Promising targeted leukemia therapy helps patients in CTRC Phase I clinical trial
December 16, 2010
Daniel Gilbert, 72, moved here from Fort Worth to be near his son after becoming very ill with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Protein restores learning, memory in Alzheimer’s model
December 15, 2010
Scientists at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio restored learning and memory in an Alzheimer’s disease mouse model by increasing a protein called CBP.
Some tumors on the adrenal gland more hereditary than previously thought
December 15, 2010
In a study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association comparing two types of neural tumors that develop in or on the adrenal gland, researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio determined that one of them is associated with several mutations of a specific gene.
Harvard’s Pronio-Stelluto heads medical alumni association at UT Health Science Center San Antonio
December 14, 2010
Valerie Pronio-Stelluto, M.D., of West Roxbury, Mass., recently was installed as president of the School of Medicine Alumni Association at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Researchers identify deadly “fake signal” in breast cancer
December 13, 2010
Researchers have identified a false signal produced by the body that, by pretending to be estrogen, outwits hormonal therapies that fight breast cancer.
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium kicks off Wednesday
December 8, 2010
More than 8,000 researchers, health care professionals and advocates will attend the 33rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium at the The Cancer Therapy & Research Center.