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March 19, 2021
Dr. Ralph DeFronzo, chief of the division of diabetes and endocrinologist with UT Health Physicians at UT Health San Antonio, was interviewed for a live segment on News 4 San Antonio to raise awareness about the seriousness of diabetes ahead of Diabetes Alert Day on Tuesday, March 23. Dr. DeFronzo discussed symptoms and risk factors […]
March 17, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer of UT Health Physicians, is quoted in a San Antonio Report story, saying that UT Health San Antonio opened its vaccine appointments to accepting general public appointments on March 9 and has scheduled about 10,000 appointments for the first two weeks. Read the story.
March 11, 2021
Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, gave comments for this San Antonio Express-News story about vaccine access opening to Texans 50 and older, saying that this step should help us in reaching more vulnerable people and reducing deaths, noting that the 50-64 year old age group has so far accounted for 20 percent of all COVID-19 […]
March 9, 2021
Drs. Allen Anderson and Madesh Muniswamy, Cardiology, contributed to this piece in Voice of America about how COVID-19 impacts the body’s vital organs and has long-term effects. Read the story.
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.
February 26, 2021
This Medical Xpress story is about a study by the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson, that indicates that bladder cancer is more aggressive and more advanced in South Texas residents than in many parts of the country. Read the story.