Research
Clues sought for why pediatric cancer survivors develop heart failure
September 25, 2020
Cancer chemotherapy changes the function of cells that repair heart injury, researchers at UT Health San Antonio discovered. Twenty percent of children treated with drugs called anthracyclines go on to suffer heart failure later in life.
Residents with prediabetes needed for medications study
September 25, 2020
175 area residents with a diagnosis of prediabetes are encouraged to enroll in a clinical trial offered by UT Health San Antonio and University Health System.
New standard for measuring chemical intolerance
September 25, 2020
Researchers developed and validated a three-question, yes-or-no survey that primary care providers, allergists, dermatologists and other specialists can incorporate into patient visits.
Research review highlights health and social impact of racism, discrimination and poverty
September 18, 2020
A new research review by Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio describes and proposes recommendations to address key mechanisms by which people discriminate against people of color and/or justify people being in poverty.
New system of care created to better serve San Antonio
September 17, 2020
UT Health San Antonio and University Health System are strengthening their partnership to expand access to world-class health care.
Physician develops device to relieve hiccups
September 11, 2020
A neuro-intensive care physician at UT Health San Antonio has invented a science-based way to stop hiccups. The device is called HiccAway.