“To Err Is Human” film screening set
January 17, 2019
Medical error is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. The School of Nursing, the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, and the Batz Patient Safety Foundation are…
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Dr. Henrich: Studies of Alzheimer’s and brain diseases vital for Texas
January 14, 2019
…treat brain diseases, particularly those related to aging. Aging is, overwhelmingly, the No. 1 risk factor for the top causes of death, including dementia and other brain impairments. About 1…
Webinar to focus on dementia, family caregivers
January 8, 2019
…Council for the Caring for the Caregiver program. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and affects more than 5.5 million Americans. Dementia does…
First-in-human trial of senolytic drugs encouraging
January 7, 2019
…which is published by The Lancet. Senolytics target cellular senescence, a process in which damaged cells, rather than dying, persist and become toxic to cells around them. Cellular senescence has…
Will medication make seniors more buff?
December 14, 2018
…Studies at UT Health San Antonio. “Sarcopenia is a major cause of disability and decline in physical function in older adults,” Dr. Musi said. “Certain interventions, such as resistance exercise,…
Happy Holidays from Dr. Ruben Mesa
December 14, 2018
…changes that we have experienced over the past year. I appreciate your continued commitment to providing patient-centered, compassionate care to our patients and their families. You, your skills and your…