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June 8, 2020
Brain bleeds called intracerebral hemorrhages remained stable in incidence among all age groups over the past 30 years, but they increased in people 75 and older, according to a new analysis of the Framingham Heart Study. The findings are in JAMA Neurology. Use of anticoagulants also increased in senior adults threefold over the period, but authors cautioned against […]
May 4, 2020
Do thinking and walking go hand in hand in determining the health course of senior adults? A study published by UT Health San Antonio researchers found that, indeed, the two functions often parallel each other in determining a person’s health trajectory. The researchers analyzed data from 370 participants in the San Antonio Longitudinal Study of […]
March 9, 2020
In conjunction with Ken Burns’ new documentary “The Gene: An Intimate History,” KLRN interviewed three researchers about how genetics has impacted their lives and work.
February 20, 2020
Scooters are one way to get around San Antonio, but it’s also one way some are ending up in the emergency room. Dr. Scott Farber discussed the facial injuries he sees from e-scooter accidents. He explained that riders must wear helmets to prevent head injuries. Watch the full News 4 story.
February 19, 2020
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, M.D., has been appointed chairwoman of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
December 12, 2019
Elevated levels of marker associated with brain atrophy, decline in executive functions An inflammatory marker called sCD14 is related to brain atrophy, cognitive decline and dementia, according to a study of more than 4,700 participants from two large community-based heart studies. The study was published Dec. 9 in the journal Neurology. “We have strong reason […]