News 4: Research shows severe COVID cases can cause Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
August 26, 2021
Dr. Ralph DeFronzo, Diabetes, was interviewed for this News 4 story about the link between COVID-19 complications and diabetes. Watch story
Texas Standard: Ask a doctor: When can I get a booster shot?
August 25, 2021
Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, spoke to listeners of Texas Standard for the latest installment of the “Ask A Doctor” series where he discussed several topics including who is eligible for the COVID-19 booster shot and the latest recommendations in social settings for people who are vaccinated. Listen here
KSAT 12: Local officials hope vaccine’s FDA approval will cut down vaccine hesitancy
August 24, 2021
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this KSAT 12 story and said she hopes that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine’s full FDA approval will build people’s confidence in it. Watch story
San Antonio Express-News: Brodesky: When leaders fail children
August 23, 2021
Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases, is quoted at the conclusion of this San Antonio Express-News commentary about how the pandemic and the recent delta variant surge has affected children and what we can do to protect children not able to get the vaccine yet. Read column
KSAT 12: San Antonio doctors explain what COVID-19 symptoms to look for before going to a hospital
August 23, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, is quoted in this KSAT 12 story about what COVID-19 symptoms to look for before going to a hospital and the recommendations for doctors to follow concerning outpatient management of the virus. Watch story
KSAT 12 Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren separates fact from fiction regarding COVID-19 delta variant surge
August 20, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, answered questions as part of KSAT 12’s weekly Q&A segment. She separated fact from fiction regarding the COVID-19 delta variant surge, discussed how the infection is devastating some families and shared advice for parents when it comes to their children wearing their masks. Watch […]