Study compares 2 types of surgery for urine leakage

July 23, 2010

Two techniques that implant mesh slings to hold up the bladder are both good options for women who leak urine when they sneeze, cough, laugh or exercise. One of the techniques results in fewer serious complications, however, according to a national study conducted at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and other institutions.



Students to explore physician assistant profession during UT Health Science Center camp

July 2, 2010

The Regional Campus of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is holding a Summer Physician Assistant Camp. During the camp, Laredo-area high school students will role-play as physician assistants and patients as they learn how to conduct a medical interview, perform a cardiovascular exam and interpret rate and rhythm from an EKG report.


Improvement Science Summit set for July 7

July 1, 2010

Summit launches new improvement science research network supported by $3 million NIH grant; ninth annual Summer Institute on Evidence-Based Practice following the summit explains how to conduct research that improves patient safety and quality of care


Batter up! S.A. Missions to help groups promote organ, eye, tissue donation

June 24, 2010

Volunteers from UT Health Science Center San Antonio Allograft Resources; the University Transplant Center (a collaboration of the Health Science Center School of Medicine and University Health System); and Vital Alliance, a volunteer group made up of transplant recipients, will help to educate fans on the importance of registering to be an organ, eye and tissue donor.