Toxin discovery could lead to therapy for asthma, other conditions
June 13, 2006
The mycoplasmas are the smallest of all bacteria, almost inscrutable in their ways of operating.
Richard Garcia molded Health Science Center’s South Texas programs
June 13, 2006
Richard A. Garcia Jr., assistant vice president for South Texas programs at the Health Science Center, spent three decades expanding health opportunities for his beloved South Texas Border Region.
San Antonio study examines investigational drug for Alzheimer’s
June 6, 2006
San Antonio residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease may be eligible to participate in a clinical study offered by the Health Science Center. The study will assess whether an investigational drug, Flurizan, can slow Alzheimer’s progression.
Study to explore gene sequences that may raise risk of depression
June 6, 2006
Area residents ages 18 to 80 who have suffered depression in the last two years, but are not currently depressed or taking an antidepressant, are encouraged to ask about a new study at the Behavioral Wellness (BeWell) Center, a clinical trials center of the department of psychiatry at the Health Science Center.
Stroke survivor extols Lions Low Vision Center at Health Science Center
June 6, 2006
Richard Harris says losing your vision is “very scary, not something anyone plans on,” and he should know.
San Antonio Area Foundation awards $260,738 to HSC researchers
May 30, 2006
The San Antonio Area Foundation in May awarded 10 grants totaling $260,738 to Health Science Center researchers for studies of cancer, Parkinson’s disease, myasthenia gravis, a safer smallpox vaccine and other important topics.