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Trailblazing neuroscientist studies cognitive deficits in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common form of childhood muscular dystrophy and one of the most severe forms of inherited muscular dystrophy. The x-linked genetic condition causes mutations in the dystrophin gene that leads to progressive muscle weakness. Typically affecting boys, it occurs in about every 1 in 3,500 to 5,000 male births, with […]
UT Health San Antonio scientist discovers stress-triggered pathway behind migraines
A scientist at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has discovered a pathway triggered in the brain during stressful situations. Halting this process at an early stage could prevent the domino effect that leads to migraines.
Revolutionary lipid nanoparticle-mRNA delivery system transforms neurological treatment and beyond
Messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-based therapeutics and the potential of mRNA as a treatment for various conditions has been researched for decades. A key challenge remains finding a delivery system that enables enough of the mRNA to reach target tissues safely without causing adverse effects. Lipid nanoparticles have been studied since the 1960s, but widespread use […]
San Antonio Current: UT Health San Antonio ranks among world’s top universities for clinical medicine
Jennifer Sharpe Potter, PhD, MPH, senior vice president for research, founding director of the institution’s Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and Manzoor Bhat, PhD, MS, vice dean for research and distinguished chair in neurosciences, were quoted in this article. Read More
KABB TV (Fox SA): Resources for substance abuse across the state with ‘Be Well Texas’
Jennifer Sharpe Potter, PhD, MPH, senior vice president for research, founding director of the institution’s Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
Life, legacy of 2024 Basser Global Prize winner Patrick Sung
World-renowned biochemist and expert on the roles of BRCA1 and BRCA 2 in DNA repair, Patrick Sung, DPhil, director of the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute and associate dean for research at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) was recently recognized as the 2024 recipient of the […]
KSAT 12: UT Health San Antonio hosts health fair on Nov. 14, World Diabetes Day
UT Health San Antonio’s health fair for World Diabetes Day was included in these news segments. Watch Now Watch Now
Texas Public Radio: UT Health San Antonio hosts health fair on Nov. 14, World Diabetes Day
UT Health San Antonio’s health fair for World Diabetes Day was included in this article. Read More
WOAI TV (News 4 SA): Health San Antonio hosts health fair on Nov. 14, World Diabetes Day
Nora Kwiatkowski, MS, RD, senior dietitian, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
KSAT TV: UT Health Science Center at San Antonio ranked in top 5% of universities in the world
Jennifer Sharpe Potter, PhD, MPH, senior vice president for research, founding director of the institution’s Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and Manzoor Bhat, PhD, MS, vice dean for research and distinguished chair in neurosciences, were quoted in this article. Read More
ENT Today: Use of Prophylactic Antibiotics in Otolaryngology
Philip Chen, MD, FARS, vice chairman, Division of Rhinology, Department of Otolaryngology Head-Neck-Surgery, was quoted in this article. Read More
San Antonio Express-News: Fluctuating cholesterol in older adults tied to increased dementia risk
Sudha Seshadri, MD, Department of Neurology, director of the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases, was quoted in this article. Read More (subscription only)
UT Health San Antonio ranks at the top 5% globally among universities for clinical medicine research
Worldwide leader in key academic health care subject area The race to draw the best and brightest students has become an international one, with candidates weighing options not only in their state or country, but also across the globe. Universities likewise face fierce competition globally for top scientists and research funding. The University of Texas […]
KSAT 12: UT Health San Antonio recognized for leading doctor wellness initiatives
Sylvia Botros-Brey, MD, Department of Medical Education, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
San Anotonio Express-News: UT Health San Antonio gets $9.9M to combat city’s substance abuse crisis, long COVID
Jennifer Sharpe Potter, PhD, MPH, vice president for research, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and founding director of the Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders, was quoted in this article. Read More (subscription required)
UT Health San Antonio awarded $9.9 million in county ARPA funds targeting substance use, behavioral health and long COVID
Bexar County awarded The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio three grants totaling $9.9 million in federal coronavirus relief bill funding to improve access to health care and create a more equitable and resilient community.
MSN.com: Health officials urge precautions at polls amid pneumonia spikes
Tess Barton, MD, Division of Pediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this news story. Read More
WOAI TV (News4SA): Health officials urge precautions at polls amid pneumonia spikes
Tess Barton, MD, Division of Pediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now Watch Now on YouTube
News Radio 1200 WOAI: Sleep and adjusting to time change
Vincent Mysliwiec, MD, professor of research and director of sleep medicine, was interviewed for these news segments. Listen Now Listen Now
Texas Public Radio: Walking pneumonia is surging nationally, and experts say the wave has also hit San Antonio
Tess Barton, MD, Dvision of Pediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases, was quoted in this article. Read More