Every parent experiences it, the constant cycle of the sniffles. If your child isn't sick this week, they may be sick next week. Recently broadcasted on NPR, Maria Godoy spoke with Rachel Pearson, MD, about how children are usually the source for germs and getting a household sick. Listen in on NPR's website to hear the discussion on why this year was tougher on little kids versus the past couple…
Listen to our latest episode of Health Zone , and learn about Concussions with Cassandra Olson-Williams, DO. In this episode Olson-Williams discusses how important it is to be evaluated following a concussion and how some student athletes fail to recognize they've even had a concussion. She goes on to explain how concussions can affect you now and in the future. If you have suffered from a…
Read the full story about this study on Medscape's website. Difficulty concentrating, headaches and trouble sleeping are some of the burdens that children may suffer after having a concussion. A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that children who return to school within 2 days of their concussion have improved symptoms. Caitlyn Mooney, MD, pediatrician and sports medicine…
There has been an uptick in RSV and flu cases this season and many have wondered why. Tess Barton, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, explains that the recent surge in RSV and flu cases is likely caused by some changes in our normal behavior patterns. Keep yourself and our little ones healthy. Learn how to recognize RSV versus the flu and how to…
youngwomaat doc Signs and symptoms of cervical cancer are often confused with symptoms that women may experience through their menstrual cycle. It is important for women to schedule regular health check ups and cervical screenings to ensure that they are healthy and do not have cervical cancer. Annual screenings and check-ups are can be scheduled at our Ob/Gyn practice. Yasmin Lyons, DO at UT…
UT Health San Antonio is experiencing rapid growth this year with multiple new structures on the Greehey campus. This expansion includes the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital , the Center for Brain Health , and a six-story employee parking garage. This addition will allow us to continue to be one of the leading research Universities in the state. With this expansion comes…, ,
UT Health San Antonio overwhelmed Scene in S.A. Magazine's " 2023 Best in S.A. Doctors " list . Thousands of local physicians and surgeons were asked who among their peers they would recommend as the best in the city. Of the 652 doctors, dentists and surgeons on the list, 190 were UT Health San Antonio providers. "It is a recognition we are proud to celebrate, and we are immensely thankful to…
Read the full story about the study on HealthDay. Many combat veterans struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but a new clinical trial gives hope that some relief is on its way. This study is comprised of compressed formats of standard PTSD treatment called prolonged exposure therapy. With this type of therapy, the patient learns to face the trauma-related memories in a 3-week…
COVID took the world by storm three years ago. Many Americans contracted the illness but have, thankfully, gotten better. But what about those who haven’t? Long COVID is the ongoing conditions of COVID that can have a wide range of symptoms that last, weeks, months, or even years. Because of their ongoing symptoms, Americans are struggling to go back to work and carry on with their lives. …
An emotional scene unfolded during Monday Night Football this week. The safety for the Buffalo Bills, Damar Hamlin, collapsed on the field after being hit in the first quarter of the matchup between the Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals. The nation watched in disbelief as Hamlin had suffered from cardiac arrest due to the hit he received from the other team. Allen Anderson, MD, head of…