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.

Nash Foundation award looks at stem cells, maintaining health

December 8, 2010

The Ted Nash Long Life Foundation has awarded $200,000 to the UT Health Science Center San Antonio for studies of stem cells and improvement of lifelong health.

Harvard’s Pronio-Stelluto heads medical alumni association at UT Health Science Center San Antonio

December 2, 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.

UT Health Science Center, UT Austin co-host 38th Annual Symposium on Sports Medicine

December 2, 2010

The Department of Orthopaedics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio will team up with The University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Athletics to co-host the 38th annual Symposium on Sports Medicine.

CTRC director testifies to FDA, publishes JAMA editorial

December 1, 2010

Ian M. Thompson, Jr., M.D., discusses data supporting finasteride as prostate cancer preventative and writes in support of active surveillance for low-risk patients