Personal stem cell banks could be staple of future health care
October 31, 2011
Young environment rescues old stem cells for use in treating age-related diseases
1st randomized study compares robotic, open procedures for bladder cancer
October 31, 2011
Robot-assisted surgery for bladder cancer will be compared to traditional open surgery in 14 institutions nationwide, thanks to a five-year, $3.1 million National Cancer Institute grant awarded to Dipen Parekh, M.D., of UT Medicine San Antonio.
Veterans Day salute set at Regional Academic Health Center
October 31, 2011
The Department of Veterans Affairs – VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System, the UT Health Science Center San Antonio – Regional Academic Health Center, and the city of Harlingen proudly present this patriotic program honoring the sacrifices of all who served and fought for our freedom.
Ancient Chinese herbal remedy now being tested as prostate cancer treatment
October 26, 2011
An ancient Chinese herbal remedy is being put to the test in a new clinical trial at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio.
UT Medicine San Antonio, community partners to present free cancer screenings, talks Oct. 27
October 25, 2011
Free cancer screenings, educational exhibits and presentations on how to prevent, detect and treat cancer will be held at the UT Health Science Center’s Regional Campus in Laredo.
Experts reflect on role of spirituality in healing
October 24, 2011
Dr. Jerald Winakur, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and Rabbi Jack Bemporad will present on Eastern, Western and secular approaches to healing.