AAMC Newsletter: The new coronavirus affects us all. But some groups may suffer more.

March 16, 2020

Barbara Taylor, MD, associate professor of infectious diseases, explains the impact the coronavirus can have on those with no health insurance.

Texas Public Radio: The latest coronavirus updates for San Antonio

March 16, 2020

Dr. Ruth Berggren, associate professor of infectious disease and director of the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, was a guest on TPR’s “The Source”.

Reuters/The New York Times: Many smokers quit before weight-loss surgery but start up again afterward

March 13, 2020

The study results suggest that patients need more support for smoking cessation, said Dr. Carlos Roberto Jaen, a researcher at UT Health San Antonio, who was not involved in the study.

WMC Action News 5: MCAM blocks opioids fatal effects

March 13, 2020

For years, Narcan, or Naloxone, has been the only opioid overdose rescue drug, but it doesn’t last very long. Now, a longer-lasting treatment drug may offer hope to millions.

KSAT 12: Clinical trials help find successful treatments

March 10, 2020

Dr. Amelie Ramirez discusses the importance of participating in clinical trials and the benefits for patients.

The Katy News: Long-lasting treatment drug could slow the opioid crisis

March 9, 2020

Researchers at the Long School of Medicine and at the University of Bath, U.K., are developing a long-lasting anti-opioid drug to protect against an overdose for a few weeks or longer.