Study cites risk of low-stress surgery for the frail
November 18, 2019
The study offers guidance to surgeons, patients and families about whether a frail patient should undergo surgery, particularly elective procedures.
Employee spotlight: New COO Andrea Marks sets strategy for growth
November 13, 2019
By Jennifer Meek Andrea Marks has spent her career managing money, but her most meaningful accomplishment doesn’t have any zeros at the end of it. She’s most proud of raising her two sons into strong-minded and independent young adults, traits she’s demonstrated herself as chief financial officer of UT Health San Antonio for nearly a […]
Rapamycin prevents age-related brain vascular deterioration, study shows
November 11, 2019
This finding, if furthered, holds implications for aging in general and perhaps offers an avenue to prevent Alzheimer’s dementia in some people.
Make money by brushing your teeth
November 7, 2019
The School of Dentistry is recruiting participants for two research studies that involve brushing your teeth twice a day with an electric toothbrush.
New initiative seeks to turn tide on opioid use disorder
November 7, 2019
Most of us know someone who has been touched by substance use disorder, if not in our practices, in our families, friends and communities. Research has shown that substance use disorders are a leading cause of disease and death in the United States and directly cause cancer, overdose death, psychiatric disorders and suicide. In fact, […]
Business Journals across state put spotlight on precision therapeutics
November 1, 2019
A special insert in the San Antonio Business Journal as well as its sister newspapers in Austin, Dallas and Houston highlights the recently announced San Antonio Partnership for Precision Therapeutics.
