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.
RAHC celebrates Asthma Awareness Month; EPA sponsors training
May 2, 2006
In the United States alone, 6.2 million children suffer from asthma, which accounts for one-third of all pediatric emergency room visits. Asthma is the fourth-most-common reason for pediatric physician office visits, and is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism.
UT Health Science Center opens student-run free clinic at Alpha Home
February 22, 2005
Millions of uninsured and underinsured Americans find their care in hospital emergency rooms, long after the time when preventive steps might have been taken to better their health.
Asthma disease management study opens to Austin residents
June 29, 2004
A four-year asthma disease management study at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is being expanded to include Travis and surrounding counties, the study director, Autumn Dawn Galbreath, M.D., M.B.A., assistant professor of medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, said today.
Spring is here … and so are seasonal triggers for asthma
March 30, 2004
San Antonio this month made the list of the 100 Worst U.S. Asthma Cities, coming in at No. 81.
Omnibus spending bill includes $4 million for Health Science Center
January 27, 2004
Asthma, Hispanic nutrition and myeloma projects of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio are included for funding in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill Act approved by the House in December and by the Senate on Jan. 22.