Brain injury therapy advancing toward human studies

October 8, 2021

Research that began at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 15 years ago is nearing a significant milestone: human testing of an intravenous (IV) drug to treat brain injuries such as concussion and stroke.

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Telemundo 60: Skin cancer affecting Hispanic populations

October 7, 2021

Dr. Eduardo Adrian Rodriguez, a resident in the Division of Dermatology, appeared on Telemundo to discuss a study suggesting higher susceptibility to skin cancer among Hispanic populations and what precautions to take. Watch story


KSAT 12: Now is the time to get your flu shot

October 7, 2021

Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, appeared in two interviews with KSAT 12. Dr. Leverence discussed why getting the flu shot is important, if people are able to get their flu shot and COVID-19 booster shot at the same time and the concern about a ‘twindemic’ (flu and COVID-19 viruses) this […]



Fox 29: Dementia Friendly San Antonio

October 5, 2021

San Antonio earned the national designation of “Dementia Friendly City” by having a community grassroots effort working to welcome and support those with the condition, and provide helpful resources to caregivers. The Oct. 4 presentation took place at the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing, whose Caring for the Caregiver program collaborates with the […]