Health
Women faculty honored by Bexar County Medical Society
November 9, 2021
Fifteen female faculty members from the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio were recently honored for their contributions to medicine by the Bexar County Medical Society.
UT Health San Antonio offering COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 5 to 11
November 8, 2021
UT Health San Antonio is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently authorized the vaccine for this new age group.
A personal take on dementia care, prevention
November 5, 2021
For Sudha Seshadri, MD, professor of neurology and the founding director of the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases, fighting for brain health is personal.
Nationwide study testing ivermectin and other drugs conducted at UT Health San Antonio
November 5, 2021
A large, multi-site study funded by the National Institutes of Health aims to test the effectiveness of three existing drugs, including controversial ivermectin, to treat the symptoms of COVID-19. Known as ACTIV-6, the study is now underway at UT Health San Antonio.
Important facts to know about COVID-19 vaccinations
November 4, 2021
This quick and helpful Q&A video speaks to vaccine symptoms, the importance of booster shots and other timely topics.
Ask the expert: Are COVID-19 vaccines safe for young children?
November 1, 2021
On Oct. 26, the Food and Drug Administration approved COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11. The decision will now go before the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) for a final recommendation Nov. 2-3.