Innovative in vivo imaging offers new treatment, hope for sufferers of chronic TMJ-related pain

March 13, 2025

Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick  SAN ANTONIO, March 13, 2025 – A groundbreaking study has uncovered new insights into the pain pathways associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Using an innovative in vivo imaging tool to capture functional activity in mouse models of TMJ injury and inflammation, the discovery could […]



UT Health San Antonio’s accelerated rise: Advancing innovation, research and national impact

March 6, 2025

Medical, dental, public health schools all highly ranked Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, March 6, 2025 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, marked by growth across every facet of its mission. […]



New drug shows promise in treating liver disease caused by metabolic dysfunction, cancer

March 5, 2025

Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, March 5, 2025 – A study published in Nature Aging has revealed a promising new drug candidate that may help combat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a chronic liver condition that disproportionately affects communities in San Antonio due to high rates of obesity and […]



UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital awarded accreditation from The Joint Commission

February 26, 2025

  Contacts: Monica Taylor, 210-450-8970, taylorm1@uthscsa.edu Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 26, 2025 – The new UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for hospital accreditation, demonstrating its dedication to continuous compliance with stringent performance standards. The Joint Commission, an independent, not-for-profit organization, […]



Nuns contribute 30 years of critical insight into dementia disorders, UT Health San Antonio study reveals

February 26, 2025

Landmark ‘Nun Study’ initiative now housed at Biggs Institute Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 26, 2025 – Catholic nuns don’t make a habit of participating in long-term studies on aging and dementia, but one notable exception has yielded critical insights into cognitive resilience, neuropathology and aging-related disorders. Researchers at The University […]