Fox 29: Gulf War illness sufferers face additional risk with COVID-19
February 11, 2021
Dr. Claudia Miller, Family and Community Medicine, commented to Fox 29 as part of a story regarding Gulf War vets being more at risk for COVID-19. Watch here.
Yahoo! Finance: Whenever you’re outside your home you should be wearing two masks
February 11, 2021
Dr. Owais Durrani, resident in Emergency Medicine, joined Yahoo Finance Live and recommended that people should wear two masks when outside their homes, reflecting the recent CDC study that has found that double-masking works. Watch here.
Fox 29: San Antonio paramedics on the front lines of opioid crisis
February 11, 2021
Dr. Lisa Cleveland, School of Nursing, is quoted in this Fox 29 story about local paramedics taking a brand new approach to helping people struggling with opioid addiction. Read and watch the story.
Fox 29: Newer side effect of COVID vaccine mimics cancer, doctors say don’t panic
February 11, 2021
Dr. Jan Patterson is quoted in this Fox 29 news item regarding the side effect of the COVID vaccine that may mimic cancer, lending her assurance that swollen lymph nodes are simply a reaction to the local response or reaction from having the vaccine in the arm. Read and watch the story.
KENS 5: ‘Get the vaccine,’ local doctor says as COVID-19 variant appears in Bexar County
February 11, 2021
Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, speaks to KENS 5 TV viewers about the arrival of the U.K. variant in Bexar County. Dr. Bowling addresses the risk of spread, what you can do to protect yourself and why getting your COVID-19 vaccine is important. Read and watch the story.
COVID-19 vaccine panel discussion
February 10, 2021
Experts share what is known about COVID-19 vaccines and immunocompromised patients as well as the vaccination plan for cancer patients.