ETHealthworld.com: ‘How coronavirus molecules “camouflage” in host cell decoded, may lead to drug development’

August 19, 2020

Yogesh Gupta, PhD, Biochemistry/Structural Biology, Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute, was interviewed about a paper he co-authored that was published in the journal Nature Communications. According to the study, the COVID-19-causing coronavirus disguises itself so it can hide inside cells in order to replicate without being detected by the immune system; decoding the coronavirus structure […]

San Antonio Express-News: Medical lab workers cope with pressure, strain of COVID-19 pandemic

August 19, 2020

Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this San Antonio Express-News story, commenting that another hurdle for coronavirus testing is timing; because of the virus’s long incubation period, a person can get the infection at any point after exposure, up to 14 days, making the day they come in for a test too early. […]

Texas Standard: Ask a doctor: What does Myocarditis have to do with COVID-19?

August 17, 2020

Dr. Fred Campbell, Hospital and General Medicine, continues his service as a regular guest expert addressing myriad questions related to COVID-19 on the radio program Texas Standard, produced in the state capital in collaboration with Texas Public Radio San Antonio, KUT Austin, KERA North Texas and Houston Public Media. Read and listen to the story.

KSAT 12: Infectious disease specialist answers your COVID-19 questions

August 14, 2020

Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, answers viewers’ questions about face shields, vaccines, COVID-19 testing during this Q&A. Read and watch the story.

Newsweek: Child coronavirus cases spiked by 90 percent. It’s likely down to two key reasons

August 13, 2020

Dr. Alvaro Moreira, Pediatrics, spoke to Newsweek about the possible causes of the summertime spike in COVID-19 cases in children: one, children must provide proof they are coronavirus-free before they can attend summer camps and daycare centers and, two, families may be seeking tests reacting to news of a dangerous and life-threatening complication of COVID-19 […]

Texas Public Radio: Masks, myths, morbidity: Experts answer your COVID-19 questions

August 13, 2020

Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, was a guest on Texas Public Radio’s “The Source” answering various questions about COVID-19 including topics such as vaccine development, masking, myths and morbidity. Listen to the interview.