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Researchers explore genetic roots, new diagnostic tools for early-onset dementia
Dementia is one of the most challenging medical and societal issues of our time, affecting memory, thinking and independence for millions of families worldwide. At UT Health San Antonio, researchers and clinicians are taking new steps to change that story through research, genetic insights and compassionate, integrated care. At the heart of this mission is […]
THC-anti-inflammatory drug pairing shows Alzheimer’s prevention potential
In recent years, research into cannabis and its main psychoactive ingredient, Δ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has unearthed medical benefits including anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. However, THC is also known to negatively affect learning and memory, limiting its potential clinical usefulness, particularly in disorders of the brain. Now, a new study led by Chu Chen, PhD, professor in […]
New TRC4 grant at UT Health San Antonio aims to reduce opioid treatment for burn victims by 90%
New TRC4 grant at UT Health San Antonio aims to reduce opioid treatment for burn victims by 90%
UT Health San Antonio awarded $3 million CPRIT grant to bolster cancer research and prevention efforts in South Texas
UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), received nearly $3 million in new academic and prevention awards as part of the latest, almost $154 million funding round announced on November 19 by the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). This brings CPRIT’s […]
Ed and Linda Whitacre contribute $7 million to support health research, engineering and athletics at UT San Antonio
The commitment allocates $5 million to UT Health San Antonio to advance its nationally recognized expertise in metabolic health — an area of research and clinical care that includes diabetes, obesity and related conditions that profoundly affect longevity and quality of life.
UT San Antonio advances detection, prevention of hidden stomach infections linked to cancer
Research scientists and clinicians at UT Health San Antonio are working to halt one of the most persistent bacterial infections that silently affects millions of people worldwide. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a spiral-shaped bacterium capable of burrowing into the stomach lining and is the only bacterium known to directly cause cancer. Through leading […]
A broader impact: UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health expands care and discovery across dozens of neurological conditions
New center opens tomorrow with comprehensive clinical care, advanced research and family-centered support Content by Claire Kowalick While much of the focus of tomorrow’s opening of UT Health San Antonio’s Center for Brain Health deservedly is on Alzheimer’s disease, it also marks a major step forward for families as a transformational resource for individuals and families […]
Hope, compassionate care for families facing rare neurodegenerative diseases
The opening of UT Health San Antonio’s Center for Brain Health marks a step forward for families affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and other rare neurodegenerative diseases. Understanding ALS ALS is a degenerative disease of nerves called motor neurons, which are in the brain and spinal cord. It is most […]
Gastrointestinal cancer rising sharply in younger adults
UT Health San Antonio’s advanced endoscopy team leads efforts in early detection and prevention Gastrointestinal cancers were previously believed to primarily affect older adults, but over the past two decades, rates of these cancers have increased dramatically in people under age 50. A new report from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute reveals that colorectal, pancreatic, esophageal […]
Collaborative research program aims to revolutionize cancer treatment
More than 70% of all cancers are impacted by mutations caused by a group of DNA-editing enzymes that drives tumor growth and drug resistance. The apolipoprotein B mRNA-editing enzyme catalytic polypeptide, or APOBEC, family, is a dominant factor in many cancers including bladder, breast, cervical, head and neck and lung. The University of Texas […]
UT San Antonio junior faculty member awarded national aging research grant
A University of Texas at San Antonio scientist has been awarded a junior faculty grant from the American Federation for Aging Research, or AFAR. Sijia He, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and the Sam and Ann Barshop […]
New funding expands development of AI tools for suicide prevention training
The support, provided through the Face the Fight initiative and backed by USAA, the Humana Foundation and Reach Resilience, will fund AI programs focused on firearm safety conversations and crisis response planning, expanding ongoing work led by The University of Texas at San Antonio and Rush University.
New study maps protein structure involved in DNA repair, cancer pathways
When a protein is modified inside the cell, it can change how that protein works, either by turning on or shutting off vital functions. One important system that controls these changes is called the small ubiquitin-like modifier, or SUMO, pathway, which affects many actions including DNA repair and stress response. Scientists at The University […]
New center launches with focus on chronic infectious diseases
The University of Texas at San Antonio marked the launch of its new Center for Chronic Infectious Diseases on Nov. 14 with an inaugural symposium highlighting research on post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (long COVID), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), tuberculosis (TB) and endemic fungal infections. The event brought together researchers, local collaborators and a patient–advocate […]
Pilot study explores ear acupressure for chronic pain relief in dementia care
A new clinical pilot study at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), led by Bianca Shieu, PhD, RN, assistant professor at the School of Nursing, is exploring the use of ear acupressure — a simple, low-cost, non-pharmacological technique — to help alleviate […]
Researchers launch nationally recognized Center on Alzheimer’s and Aging
By Claire Kowalick and Amanda Cerreto The University of Texas at San Antonio has secured federal funding for a new research hub dedicated to studying Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, propelling the university into the ranks of leading research institutions in the United States. Funded through a highly competitive grant program from the National Institute […]
UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health celebrates ‘a new era of hope, healing and discovery’ with ribbon-cutting
‘Transformational’ facility brings together clinical care, diagnostics and research University of Texas System and UT San Antonio leaders today hailed “a new era of hope, healing and discovery” for neurological patients and their families with a ribbon-cutting for the UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health, a $100 million, 103,000-square-foot facility that will bring specialty […]
UT Health San Antonio leads $4 million study on glucagon’s role in diabetes, obesity
The first-of-its-kind study will examine how glucagon contributes to insulin secretion, glucose regulation and energy balance in people with obesity who have or have not undergone bariatric surgery.
Blood-platelet screening in midlife could identify early risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Blood-platelet screening in midlife could identify early risk for Alzheimer’s disease
School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio awarded $6 million total to study treatment, pain management for oral cancer
School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio awarded $6 million total to study treatment, pain management for oral cancer