The Enterprise Research Management System (ERMS) application is now fully operational for the Agreements, Conflict of Interest and Institutional Review Board (IRB) modules. The ERMS-IRB module is a one-stop shop for all human subjects research. The ERMS-IRB module replaces email as the primary venue for study submissions and status checks. Key points for the ERMS-IRB […]
Help UT Health San Antonio keep the top spot as the best in San Antonio for the 2024 YourSA San Antonio Express-News Readers’ Choice Award.
Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, MD, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, was interviewed for this news segment. Watch Now
Help , UT Health Physicians, keep the top spot as the best Medical Group in San Antonio for the 2024 YourSA San Antonio Express-News Readers’ Choice Award. To submit your nomination, , click here, and choose the Health tab. Then, nominate UT Health Physicians in the Medical Group Practice category. One set of nominations can be made each day until January 5. Help us get to the next voting round! The top five nominees in each category move to the next round of voting. Last year, UT Health San Antonio took the No. 1 spot in the Medical Group Practice category, with more than , 260,000, voters choosing last year’s winners.
Downhill skiing and snowboarding are popular winter sports. But they aren't without their risks. Each year, thousands of skiers and snowboard enthusiasts are injured, some seriously. Beginning skiers and snowboarders are at the highest risk for injury. But even those who are experienced can run into trouble. Learn more about snow sports injuries and how to prevent them by taking this quiz. Take…
“One out of three people in our entire country have pre-diabetes, and if you remove the pediatric population in the United States, it's one out of two.” Carolina Solis-Herrera, MD, discussed the seriousness of pre-diabetes in our country with the host of Science and Medicine, Bonnie Petrie, of Texas Public Radio. Solis-Herrera explains how UT Health San Antonio plans to help reduce the burden of…
Learn about lung cancer prevention and when you should get a screening from Arlene Reyes, MD . Plus get expert answers to questions about this topic. Register for upcoming webcasts at UTHealthCare.org/HealthyU . Schedule an appointment with your primary care provider to discuss lung cancer screenings. Lung Cancer Screening Patient Decision Aid Lung Cancer Screening Fact Sheet
For expectant mothers, traveling may require some extra precautions to ensure the comfort and safety of mom and baby. A 5-hour trip by car with several stops may turn out to be shorter and less stressful than a 2-hour plane trip with long waits and luggage delays. Learn answers to common questions about traveling during pregnancy, such as: Is it OK to travel while pregnant? Should I stay away…
The holiday shopping season is here and trampolines are a favorite for kids and parents. While trampolines can provide hours of fun and exercise, they also pose a high risk for injury, which can include concussion, broken bones, sprains, bruises, scrapes, cuts, and head and neck injuries. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises parents to follow these safety tips to help prevent serious…, Check your homeowner’s insurance., Make sure your policy covers trampoline injuries., Check the trampoline often for damage., Make sure all the protective padding is in place. Make sure the netting has no holes or rips. Repair any damage before it’s used again., Make sure an adult supervises all jumping time., Don’t let anyone on the trampoline without an adult nearby to watch., Make rules and enforce them., Permit only one person on the trampoline at a time. Forbid jumpers from doing tricks that can cause injury. This includes flips and somersaults. Don’t allow jumpers to jump with objects. They can cause injury to the jumper. Read full story Injuries from trampolines can be serious. They include broken bones, concussions, and head injuries. To make an appointment for trampoline or other bone-…
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends, to express gratitude for the good things in life and to share a delicious meal together. With all of the different treats available it's hard knowing how to not overdo it. Learn from Nora Kwaitkowski, RD, with our Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolic Health practice how to build a plate that will keep you staisfied and on-track. Pop Quiz…