- UT Health San Antonio continues to expand its cancer research programs through scientific breakthroughs and by recruiting the brightest minds from around the world. Together with the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, San Antonio has become a great force in the cancer-fighting world. The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) on Feb. 19 awarded 55 new grants, including significant awards to UT Health San Antonio and The University of Texas at San Antonio.
- In this short video, Jason Bowling, M.D., a specialist in infectious diseases talks about the coronavirus and the COVID-19 outbreak. Dr. Bowling discusses where the virus started, who is at risk and how you can prevent getting sick. He explains the fatality rate and what’s being done to combat the virus.
- The MMR vaccine is an important consideration for women who are planning to become pregnant. Dr. Jason Bowling, from UT Health San Antonio, explains its importance. The vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella. Rubella poses serious risks for pregnant woman and their unborn babies. According to Dr. Bowling, “If a pregnant woman gets rubella, they could have a miscarriage, they could have a stillbirth or they could have congenital rubella syndrome, which can cause heart defects and lead to sight and hearing loss.”
- Dr. Jannine Cody of UT Health is a great example of how a mother’s love can benefit families around the world. Her daughter was born with a rare, largely unstudied, genetic abnormality. Determined to learn more, Dr. Cody formed a family support group, called the Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society. The registry includes 2,000 families in the United States. Dr. Cody leads a center that focuses on treatment options and educating families about chromosome 18 abnormalities.
- UT Health San Antonio's primary care physicians and specialists make San Antonio Magazine’s list of San Antonio’s Top Doctors 2020. San Antonio Magazine’s list features more than 300 of the city’s best physicians and specialists. UT Health physicians make up more than 25% of the list. Get to know some of the UT Health physicians on the list:
- By: Andrew Dinh, D.O., Primary Care, UT Health Hill Country The flu, properly known as “influenza,” is a contagious illness caused by a virus that infects the nose, throat and, at times, the lungs. The common cold infects the same areas, but it is caused by a completely different virus.
- Communication is what keeps us connected. Hearing loss, the third most common physical condition among older Americans, is no friend of communications. One in three people over age 60 has hearing loss, and it’s been estimated that one in 14 Gen Xers already has some hearing loss. Luckily, UT Health San Antonio’s audiology specialists are here to diagnose and treat all levels of hearing loss.
- Become the healthiest you! Our board-certified physicians are sharing up-to-date information and answering questions about today's most popular health topics. These quarterly seminars are free and all are welcome! Join us! We will host a seminar every quarter on the third Thursday of the month, each will focus on important health topics. Attendees will have the opportunity to win fun giveaway items at each seminar.
- San Antonio residents of all ages are encouraged to lace up their walking shoes and join Richel Avery, MD, of UT Health Physicians for free monthly Walk with a Doc events throughout the year. Topics for each walk will focus on a provider led discussion featuring select health topics. All are welcome! Registration is not required.
- What is a headache? A headache is pain or discomfort in the head or face. Headaches vary greatly in terms of the location and intensity of the pain, and how often they occur. Almost all people have headaches during their life. The brain tissue doesn’t have pain-sensitive nerve fibers and doesn’t feel pain. But, other parts of the head can be responsible for a headache including:
