Emily Becker, MD, Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, was interviewed for this article. Read More
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and director of its long COVID clinics, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
Substance use disorders, recovery and impact of the Be Well Institute among topics discussed An enthusiastic audience of colleagues, volunteers, students and members of the public turned out Monday night for Texas Public Radio’s (TPR’s) “Think Science: Let’s talk about addiction” live question and answer event held in partnership with The University of Texas Health […]
Maria del Pilar Montanez Villacampa, MD, Department of Family and Community Medicine, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
For the third year running, UT Health Hill Country has been honored as the Best of the Best by the Boerne community! Our Hill Country location has been recognized among the top in five categories: medical care, orthopaedics, physical therapy, dermatology, and in the write-in category for neurology, radiology, and cardiology. At UT Health Hill Country, we offer a healing advantage through…
Latest $1 million donation helps eliminate barriers to success Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, July 18, 2024 – Adriana Avendano was just a high school junior when a doctor asked her if he should recommend a hysterectomy for his patient with severe endometriosis. She was participating as a Voelcker Biomedical Research […]
Cynthia Cantu, MD, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, was interviewed for this news segment. Listen Now
Cynthia Cantu, MD, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, was interviewed for this news segment. Listen Now
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: A network of nerves that extends…, When should I call my healthcare provider? , Most headaches can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. But call your healthcare provider right away if you have a severe headache plus: Stiff neck Fever Nausea Vomiting Convulsion Shortness of breath Confusion Muscle weakness Double vision Change in level of consciousness Loss of vision or sensation Symptoms that may suggest a more serious headache include: Worst headache ever, or…, Key points about headaches, A headache is pain or discomfort in the head or face area. Types of headaches include migraine, tension, and cluster. Headaches can be primary or secondary. If it's secondary, it's caused by another condition. Staying away from your headache triggers is the best prevention. Mild to moderate headaches can be managed with over-the-counter medicines, but tell your healthcare provider if your…
A recent exploratory study by a researcher at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio found a potential link between a buildup of organic chemicals in baby teeth and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In a study published March 14, in the Journal of Xenobiotics, Raymond Palmer, PhD, a biostatistician and epidemiologist with […]