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March 8, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed by KSAT 12 for a story about San Antonio Archdiocese Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller’s reinforcement of the church’s position regarding all three vaccines — people should take the vaccine that is available to them. Dr. Berggren emphasized that no fetuses were aborted and no tissue was taken from a […]
March 5, 2021
Philip G. Chen, MD, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, spoke recently of his JAMA-published study regarding the fact that the COVID-19 nasal swab test may not be best for those who’ve had sinus surgery. Read the story.
March 5, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, appeared on the nightly briefing, March 4, with Mayor Nirenberg who updated the community regarding the reported 197,497 total of COVID-19 cases and the 2,678 total deaths in Bexar County. Watch the briefing.
March 4, 2021
Individuals with cancer who get COVID-19 are more likely to have severe illness and higher death rates compared to the general public. This study aims to help prevent worse outcomes in patients with cancer and COVID-19
March 4, 2021
Switching to other testing may be warranted for safety. People who have had major sinus surgery should consult their ENT doctor before undergoing COVID-19 swab testing, new research indicates. Likewise, those performing swab testing should ask whether the patient has had extensive sinus or skull base surgery, said Philip G. Chen, MD, study senior author […]
March 2, 2021
With the COVID-19 vaccine now here, hopes for stopping the spread and returning to normal life are on the rise. But many people are still hesitant to receive the vaccine, with concerns about safety and efficacy. In this series, “Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered,” our experts explain why getting the vaccine is not only safe, but also the best way to protect yourself and the people you love.
