FOX 29: Senator’s cancer diagnosis highlights local search for cure

June 25, 2017

Local doctors are spearheading the search for a breakthrough for the exact type of brain cancer Senator John McCain revealed he’s fighting. Watch the full story at FOX 29

Texas Public Radio: San Antonio physician specializes in John McCain’s cancer

June 25, 2017

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) has been diagnosed with a brain tumor called glioblastoma. A renowned expert in this type of cancer treats patients and researches new therapies at UT Health San Antonio. Read the full story at Texas Public Radio

Inside Philanthropy: Off the Beaten Path, Big Research Money Flows from a Local Funder

June 25, 2017

The Max and Minnie Tomerlin Voelcker Fund looks at first glance to be your typical wealthy locals’ foundation—the family name, plus regular giving to health and social services in its home of San Antonio. Read the full story at Inside Philanthropy

Doctor’s Lounge: Empagliflozin Ups β Cell Function in Impaired Fasting Glucose

June 20, 2017

Empagliflozin is associated with improved beta cell function in subjects with impaired fasting glucose, according to a study published online June 13 in Diabetes. Read the full story at the Doctor’s Lounge

San Antonio Business Journal: San Antonio tech business pivots name to match plans, adds new startups to portfolio

June 20, 2017

Don’t call RealCo an accelerator anymore — here’s why and who joined its startup portfolio. Read the full story at the San Antonio Business Journal

Dallas News: New law could help Texas women afford 3-D mammograms

June 20, 2017

Texas women could pay less for a higher-tech mammography the next time they go in for a  routine screening. Read the full story at the Dallas News