Potential method of strengthening TB vaccine discovered
March 9, 2009
New research may have uncovered a strategy for strengthening the only vaccine available today for protection against tuberculosis.
Study shows nurses are the main support for parents of premature infants
March 6, 2009
When an infant is admitted into a hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), parents often experience challenges with establishing their roles as parents because their newborn infants — out of necessity — spend more time in the care of medical professionals than with their families.
“Cancer Cowgirl” to share wit, wisdom at Pearl Stable March 17
March 3, 2009
Keynote speaker: Kris Carr, an award-winning actress, best-selling author, filmmaker and subject of the uplifting documentary Crazy, Sexy Cancer.
“Dress Smart for a Healthy Heart” fashion show puts face on heart disease in the community
February 20, 2009
Both of her parents had heart disease. But Laurie Tran never thought much about her own risk until she felt an unfamiliar tightness in her chest during a run one day and saw her heart rate spike.
Noted childhood cancer researchers to meet in San Antonio
February 19, 2009
About 100 scientists from noted cancer centers will gather in downtown San Antonio Feb. 26-27 to share findings and exchange ideas at the Genetics and Biology of Childhood Cancer 2009 symposium
CTRC at UT Health Science Center offers practical course on new cancer drugs
February 18, 2009
Newly available anti-cancer drugs and promising agents that are still awaiting approval will be discussed at a conference March 6 – 7 at the La Quinta Inn & Suites Medical Center in San Antonio, TX.