UT San Antonio study finds endometrial cancer rates highest in San Antonio region

October 14, 2026

  While several types of cancer are declining across the United States, endometrial cancer is on the rise, especially in South Texas. Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. This type of cancer is often diagnosed early and is highly survivable, but both endometrial cancer incidence and mortality rates have […]


UT San Antonio researchers develop model to improve machine-learning predictions

October 12, 2026

  Over the past decade, artificial intelligence, AI, has been increasingly used for medical and neuroimaging research. While there have been great advances in detecting dementia with this technology, one of the remaining problems is the ability to apply predictions across multiple populations. To correct this problem, scientists at The University of Texas Health Science […]


In Memoriam: Joe R. Long, transformational benefactor whose legacy lives on in generations

October 9, 2026

The University of Texas at San Antonio mourns the passing of Joe R. Long, an extraordinary philanthropic leader whose generosity, together with that of his beloved wife, Teresa Lozano Long, transformed opportunity for generations of students at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio and strengthened health professional education in Texas.

Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long sit on a couch in front of a colorful painting.


UT San Antonio Health Science Center study finds elevated levels of toxicants in teeth of children with autism

October 5, 2026

Study suggests children are ‘chronically and repeatedly exposed’ to dozens of potentially harmful chemicals A pilot study by The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found elevated levels of toxicants in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with those of children without autism, including compounds known to disrupt development or […]

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