- Marcela Mazo Canola, MD, breast medical oncologist at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, reminds us of the advantages of choosing 3-D mammograms, and why it means better detection of breast cancer. This KENS 5 Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5.
- Researchers at Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute at UT Health San Antonio are among the top contributors of therapy trials in the world. The Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute focuses its research on the role of cancer genes in children, which are very different from cancers in adults. This difference is the reason many adult cancer treatments do not work on children, which makes the research at the Greehey Center so important.
- 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:
- Scoliosis is a curving of the spine which affects an estimated six to nine million people in America. It can occur due to a structural abnormality of the spine or chest, a neuromuscular disease or from idiopathic reasons—meaning the reason why it occurs is unknown. Structural abnormalities of the spine can be due to bones not forming correctly or bones not separating correctly.
- Dr. David Roberts, director of UT Health San Antonio Transitional Care Clinic, discusses the impact of quality social interactions in the life of someone who battles mental illness. During a segment with KENS5 News, Dr. Roberts shared some key signs to look out for, tips on how to start a conversation, and the importance of creating a well-being response plan.
- Every day we face stressful events. Most of these events are minor. But other events are clearly major sources of stress. These include things such as a separation or divorce, or trouble at home or work. You may need help from others, like your health care provider, to get a handle on a stressful situation. They can help you plan and implement changes to ease your stress. You also need to look at the resources available to help you understand and work through the problem.
- The expert care you know and trust is still available - now through live video.Video visits allow patients to have an appointment from home, or anywhere, using a computer, tablet or smart phone. Video visits are easy and convenient.
- March 28 is Diabetes Alert Day and UT Health San Antonio wants you to understand the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk. Carolina Solis-Herrera, MD, Chief of the Endocrinology Division at UT Health San Antonio, joined several local news stations to discuss the issues affecting South Texans. Did you know? - One in six San Antonians has Type 2 Diabetes, and a third of San Antonians are pre-diabetic. - Diabetes affects about 30.3 million Americans or about 9.4 percent of the U.S. population.
- Dr. Timothy Wagner, a radiation oncologist, explains the innovative way Mays Cancer Center is treating breast cancer without damaging the heart. This radiation technology is known as C-RAD, and the therapy procedure is called "Deep Inspiration Breath Hold." This helps prevent long-term cardiac complications because of typical radiation treatments.
- Ahmed Sabbah, DDS, with UT Health San Antonio Dentistry, reveals the main causes of teeth stains and how patients can receive treatment for a brighter and whiter smile in this KENS 5 Medical Minute, a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio and KENS 5. Watch the Medical Minute > Request an appointment at UT Dentistry >
