Metabolites altered in chronic kidney disease

November 22, 2017

Patients’ samples reveal abnormality in cells’ energy centers Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 1 in 7 people in the United States, according to the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). These individuals have a very high risk of cardiovascular disease, and some will also progress to kidney failure requiring dialysis […]

Free Women’s Comprehensive Health Conference Nov. 18

November 17, 2017

WHAT:           UT Health San Antonio is holding its third annual Women’s Conference Health Conference on Saturday, Nov. 18. The free conference will offer women the opportunity to participate in small-group discussions with physicians and other health practitioners from UT Health San Antonio about the newest, evidence-based methods to enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being. […]

Research: 4 in 5 Latino kids suffer childhood trauma

November 14, 2017

These children fall behind their peers in academic, physical and emotional development, but culturally sensitive programs and policies can reduce trauma and improve early childhood development, school readiness, emotional well-being and health in Latino kids. By Cliff Despres Nearly 4 in 5 Latino youth suffer at least one traumatic childhood experience, like poverty or abuse, […]

Science Expo Nov. 11 will give 1,500 teens a hands-on introduction to health careers

November 10, 2017

 WHAT:           Approximately 1,500 high school and college students from throughout South Texas will learn how to perform dissections, intubate manikins, start an intravenous (IV) line, immobilize “patients” for transport in an ambulance and much more at the Health Professions Fair and Science Expo of UT Health San Antonio. The hands-on event is designed to […]

Science Expo

Team IDs strategic link in obesity-diabetes process

November 9, 2017

Obesity activates a specific biological pathway in obese mice, UT Health San Antonio researchers announce Obesity does a lot more than make us hesitant to go to the beach in our swimsuits. Scientists are finding that, far from being innocent or harmless, extra weight fuels inflammation, impairs cell energy and fosters insulin resistance. All of […]