District 2-A2 Lions Sight Research Foundation, Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio support low vision center upgrade

January 10, 2013

Thanks to two generous gifts, patients who live with limited eyesight are receiving greater services in the expanded Lions Low Vision Rehabilitation Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

San Antonio physician inventor Dr. Julio Palmaz named as fellow by National Academy of Inventors

January 8, 2013

Julio C. Palmaz, M.D., of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio was named a charter fellow by the National Academy of Inventors for his invention of the Palmaz Stent, a wire-mesh tube inserted into clogged arteries.

Study of roundworms yields potential clues in human aging

January 8, 2013

“You can learn a lot from studying a worm,” said Shane Rea, Ph.D., of the Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, part of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Study identifies promising new hepatitis C treatment

January 4, 2013

A study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine offers hope of an effective treatment for hepatitis C with fewer ill effects than interferon therapy, which has long been the standard of care.

Brake on nerve cell activity after seizures discovered

December 19, 2012

Gene expression initiates protective electrical response

Holiday safety interviews available now

December 11, 2012

ER physicians can discuss variety of health-related topics