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May 28, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, talked to KSAT 12 viewers about best mask practices at Memorial Day activities (persons who are not vaccinated should still wear a mask; vaccinated persons may elect to wear a mask within large gatherings, as in restaurants, churches, stores) and local COVID-19 trials involving pregnant women that indicate no evidence […]
May 27, 2021
Dr. Marc Weiner, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this story about a study that shows promise for shortening the duration of treatment for drug-sensitive tuberculosis. The story includes a link to our news release on the UT Health San Antonio online Newsroom. Read the story.
May 27, 2021
Dr. J.B. Cantey, Pediatrics, contributed to this News 4 San Antonio story on potential side effects (of heart inflammation or myocarditis) in teenagers that could possibly be linked to the COVID-19 vaccine. So far, studies have shown there is no link between the vaccine and heart inflammation, which unfortunately is common in teenagers and young […]
May 27, 2021
Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this San Antonio Express-News story and explained that consumers should be careful not to rely solely on over-the-counter tests because there’s always the possibility that the result is not accurate. Read the story.
May 21, 2021
Dr. Ruben Mesa, executive director of the Mays Cancer Center, is quoted in this excellent AAMC story about five ways that clinical trials may have changed for good, thanks to COVID-19’s forcing researchers to try new ways of running clinical trials. Read the story.
May 21, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, discussed the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine against other variants during KSAT 12’s Q&A segment. She also said elderly people should still be careful in crowds and wear masks in doctor’s offices. Watch the Q&A.