UT Health San Antonio scientists launch innovative therapy study to help Parkinson’s patients swallow safely

November 24, 2025

Three-year, $1.9 million DOD grant takes aim at dysphagia Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 24, 2025 – Swallowing difficulties, or dysphagia, affect up to 80% of people with Parkinson’s disease and can lead to serious complications, including malnutrition, aspiration and reduced quality of life. With a new three-year, […]



Targeting brain immune cells could restore Alzheimer’s-related lipid imbalance, UT Health San Antonio research shows

November 20, 2025

Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 20, 2025 – More than a century ago, Alois Alzheimer noted unusual changes in brain fats, which he described as “lipoid granules,” along with the buildup of amyloid-beta (amyloid) plaques and tau protein tangles. These observations led to the identification of Alzheimer’s disease […]



UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health celebrates ‘a new era of hope, healing and discovery’ with ribbon-cutting

November 12, 2025

‘Transformational’ facility brings together clinical care, diagnostics and research Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 12, 2025 – University of Texas System and UT San Antonio leaders today hailed “a new era of hope, healing and discovery” for neurological patients and their families with a ribbon-cutting for the UT Health San Antonio […]



Blood-platelet screening in midlife could identify early risk for Alzheimer’s disease

November 10, 2025

UT Health San Antonio Biggs Institute co-leads study finding new vascular links Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 10, 2025 – A simple blood test for platelet activity at middle age could one day help identify people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease decades ahead of time, allowing for possible preventive therapy.  The […]



UT Health San Antonio scientist helps shape new traumatic brain injury guidelines

November 7, 2025

Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 7, 2025 – Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, affects millions of Americans each year, often resulting in long-term health challenges. New national recommendations are now paving the way for more effective short- and long-term care for patients with TBI. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, […]

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