Coughing is a hassle and typically the last and most difficult cold symptom to shake. A 2013 study revealed an average post-cold cough can last up to 18 days. According to Phillip Chen, M.D. UT Health San Antonio otolaryngologist, "Coughing is a symptom rather than a diagnosis. There are many reasons a person can suffer with a cough and while there are remedies that can improve the cough, they…
Health insurance benefits can be confusing, but a better understanding of your benefits can ultimately help you save time and money. Prior to setting up an appointment, here are four things you need to know to make the most of your insurance benefits. 1. Confirm that the provider is in your network Most insurance companies use a specific group of doctors, hospitals and other health care…
Diabetes remains the seventh-leading cause of death in Bexar County and for many of those with the disease complications can often lead to the loss of limbs; Over 2,000 lower-limb amputations occur annually. In an effort to mitigate the numbers of limbs lost to the disease, a six-person multidisciplinary team of specialists and physicians work meet for the Preserving Ambulations and Limb Salvage…
Summer in South Texas can reach the triple digits which means athletes and all people planning to spend time outside need to stay hydrated. Katherine Bartush, MD, director of sports medicine and UTSA head orthopedic surgeon, recommends that athletes stay hydrated before and after practice and for San Antonians to plan outside activity in the cooler parts of the day. If you are out and about…
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, highlighting infertility issues faced by people around the world each year. There is a misconception that infertility affects only a small part of the population, but as many as 48.5 million couples experience some form of infertility. UT Health San Antonio provides complete infertility treatment and care ., What is infertility?, “Traditionally, infertility is determined when a couple has been trying to conceive without contraception for a year without a pregnancy. For women older than 35, that time period is shortened to 6 months,” said Belinda Yauger, MD , director for the division of reproductive endocrinology and infertility at UT Health San Antonio. For women under the age of 35, there are some circumstances when…, What causes infertility?, “In females, one of the most common issues we see is anovulation, when a woman is not ovulating regularly, due to various factors including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) . Usually, anovulation presents with irregular or absent menstrual cycles,” Dr. Yauger said. Tubal factors, which are blockages, or obstructions in the fallopian tubes, also play a part in infertility. Blockages can be caused…, When should I see a fertility specialist?, Dr. Yauger recommends that women 35 and younger see a specialist after 12 months of trying to conceive unsuccessfully. For women older than 35, she suggests seeing a physician after six months of trying to conceive and for women over 40 to seek a referral as soon as they decide to try to conceive. “If there are other significant factors that you think could be contributing to infertility, like…, What treatments are available at UT Health San Antonio?, Our Reproductive Health and Fertility Center offers a variety of services to diagnose and treat infertility. Our specialists can perform fertility evaluations, fertility preservation, treat polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), perform preimplantation genetic testing, and more. While common treatments include providing Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), we also offer…
UTSA came close to its first bowl victory on Friday. The Roadrunners fell short at the Cure Bowl, but UT Health San Antonio played a key role in keeping the athletes healthy and in the game. There is still much to be proud of - UTSA won back-to-back Conference USA championships for the first time in program history. “We are thrilled to experience another championship season with UTSA Athletics…
Watch the KENS5 Medical Minute Silvia Botros-Brey, MD, shares information about urinary incontinence, the available treatments and why women no longer have to live with bladder leaks in this KENS 5 Medical Minute, a collaboration of KENS 5 and UT Health San Antonio.
UT Health San Antonio’s expert, board-certified reproductive endocrinologists are now helping patients become parents at UT Health Hill Country. We are the only fertility practice in the area with board-certified physicians who specialize in fertility care – and we remain one of the most cost-effective practices in town. Our fertility specialists use the latest innovations in fertility treatment…, UT Health Medical Arts & Research Center, 8300 Floyd Curl Drive, 5th Floor San Antonio, TX 78229 MAP, UT Health Hill Country, 25723 Old Fredericksburg Road Boerne, TX 78015 MAP, For an appointment, call 210-450-9500 . Or, request your appointment online ., Click here to learn more about UT Health San Antonio's fertility services.
Regular physical activity and healthy home cooking are two of the best things you can do for your body. But how do you find more time for both? Combine them! With these cook-friendly exercises, you can squeeze in some extra activity while waiting for the veggies to steam., Soup-can arm raises, Grab two cans of soup (or use 2- to 5-pound bags of dried beans or rice). Sit with your feet flat on the floor. Bend your elbows and hold the cans up and at your sides, a little above shoulder height. Keep your palms facing forward. Slowly press both arms upward. Slowly return your arms to their starting position. Repeat 10 times. Rest. Then do another set., Milk-jug squats, Grab a full jug of milk (or fill an empty jug with water). Stand with your feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart. Hold the milk jug a few inches in front of your chest, using both hands. Bend your hips and knees as if to sit down in a chair. Press your feet into the ground to stand up again. Repeat 10 times. Rest. Then do another set., Kitchen-sink calf raises, Stand in front of the sink with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold on to the sink for balance, if needed. Slowly raise up onto your tiptoes as high as possible. Slowly lower your heels to the floor. Repeat 10 times. Rest. Then do another set., Towel stretch for two, Sit on the floor with your legs stretched in front of you and your feet flexed. Ask a partner to sit the same way, facing you with the soles of your feet together. Grasp one end of a towel and give your partner the other end. If one towel feels too short, tie t 2 together. Slowly pull the towel toward you as your partner bends forward and you lean back. Hold for 10 to 30 seconds. Return to…
Allergies in San Antonio are something everyone deals with every year. These often lead to congestion and sinus infections, which can be hard to differentiate from a regular cold or an actual bacterial infection. Dr. Philip Chen from UT Health San Antonio, along with other physicians, break down the confusing topic in an interview with Yahoo Lifestyle. Dr. Chen explains sinuses in simple terms…