- Dr. Caitlyn Mooney, an orthopaedic sports medicine specialist, contributed to a Web MD story that speaks to the caution that needs to be taken as young athletes, once again, take to the fields, courts, tracks and rinks after such a long period away from such athletics due to restrictions of the pandemic; doctors are seeing more injuries now, like stress fractures, as a result of the long stretch of less activity. Read the full article on Web MD
- A typical Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of painful disorders common in people with conditions such as diabetes or obesity, according to a groundbreaking paper authored by a team led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
- Scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have discovered a mechanism by which SARS-CoV-2 exploits changes in metal ion concentrations to disguise itself in the body. Varying concentrations of metal ions — positively charged atoms such as magnesium, manganese and calcium — are observed in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
- Researchers at UT Health San Antonio are buoyed by the news that the Novavax vaccine is strongly effective against the COVID-19 virus. Biotechnology company Novavax released Phase 3 clinical trial results from 119 sites in the U.S. and Mexico on June 14. UT Health San Antonio collaborated with University Health as part of the international COVID-19 Prevention Network and enrolled 176 Novavax clinical trial participants in San Antonio for the Phase 3 study, which is called PREVENT-19.
- Teens across San Antonio and South Texas can improve their mental health while helping others through an online program introduced this spring. Project YES (Youth Empowerment & Support) is an innovative approach to helping adolescents address common mental health conditions. The program has been shown to reduce depression and anxiety, decrease hopelessness and boost a sense of control in adolescents ages 11 through 17 by more than 50%. The program is free, available online and participation is anonymous.
- By: Jessica Binkley In an effort to encourage more people to get vaccinated, UT Health San Antonio has partnered with San Antonio Metro Health District to offer COVID-19 vaccines during Fiesta. The Fiesta vaccination events come as part of a larger community outreach initiative to bring the vaccine to areas that need it most.
- Have you heard about “long COVID?” In this episode of our HealthyU Webcast Series, learn about complications, persistent symptoms, research, diagnosis focus and rehabilitation. Plus, get expert answers to some burning questions about this topic. Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez runs UT Health San Antonio’s COVID-19 recovery service and hosts this episode of the HealthyU Webcast Series. Watch COVID-19 Fog is Real here.
- The coronavirus pandemic amplified mental health stressors long experienced by vulnerable Hispanic populations but also fortified members’ coping strategies, according to focus groups of 43 community health workers (CHWs) embedded within these communities. The research is from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and its Center for Research to Advance Community Health (ReACH).
- Dr. Mandie Svatek was a live guest on KENS 5’s Morning news show where she talked about water safety heading into the summer including the risks associated with drowning and tips for parents when kids are around pools and the importance of taking swim lessons at any age. Watch the full video on KENS 5 here.
