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State Employee Charitable Campaign kicks off Sept. 8

  The 2023 State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) to make lives better will kick off on Sept. 8 and run through Oct. 13. This year’s theme is “Be Someone’s Hero” and signifies each person’s ability to be a hero and make a difference in the lives of others in the community. In addition to making […]

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A naturally occurring alternative to antibiotics?

San Antonio Medical Foundation-funded research provides key assistance.

Phages, which live in the digestive tract, could treat bacterial infections if issues impacting effectiveness are solved. Research at UT Health San Antonio and UTSA is doing just that. Could beneficial viruses that live in the gut replace or supplement antibiotics to treat bacterial infections such as meningitis, botulism and E. coli? Researchers from The […]

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Immunization guide: For all life stages

  Vaccinations are critical in maintaining health throughout all phases of life. From early childhood to old age, immunizations guard against several vaccine-preventable infections. Click here to read this immunization guide for recommended vaccines and their significance for diverse life stages. This article is featured in the San Antonio Express-News’ San Antonio Life: Wellness section […]

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San Antonio officials visit UT Dentistry, learn about community programs

City officials learned about the School of Dentistry’s community-based initiatives and possible opportunities for the City of San Antonio to partner with the school to expand dental services to residents on the city’s south side.

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Toxic molds, fossil fuels, antibiotics linked chemical intolerance

In national survey, thousands recall initial exposures that led to spiral of sensitivities What initiates chemical intolerance (CI)? In a newly released survey of thousands of U.S. adults, respondents most frequently cited exposures to biological sources, such as mold and algae “blooms,” and/or fossil fuels, their combustion products and synthetic chemical derivatives such as pesticides, plastics and persistent organic pollutants. Participants were queried about antibiotic use, as well. According to the […]

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Metabolite in urine predicts diabetic kidney failure 5-10 years early; oral therapeutic drug shows promise in mice

Current leading marker, protein in urine, does not apply to all patients with diabetes who develop kidney disease Urine levels of adenine, a metabolite produced in the kidney, are predictive and a causative biomarker of looming progressive kidney failure in patients with diabetes, a finding that could lead to earlier diagnosis and intervention, researchers from […]

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UT Health San Antonio & UTSA athletic partnership features world-class care and discounted game tickets

  For the third year, UT Health San Antonio will serve as the exclusive official health care partner of The University of Texas at San Antonio athletics programs, including football, basketball, baseball, volleyball and soccer programs. As part of the partnership, the two-time conference champion UTSA football team will take the home field with Ken […]

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UT Health San Antonio & UTSA athletic partnership features world-class care for student athletes

  For the third year, UT Health San Antonio will serve as the exclusive official health care partner of The University of Texas at San Antonio athletics programs, including football, basketball, baseball, volleyball and soccer programs. As part of the partnership, the two-time conference champion UTSA football team will take the home field with Ken […]

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De-stressing after a long workday

  The modern workplace is a hotbed of stress and the burnout epidemic is all too real. Everyone is seeking the Holy Grail of work-life balance. But how does one step off the hamster wheel and regain control? Click here to explore practical strategies for de-stressing after a long workday in this article featured in […]

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio makes Forbes Best-In-State Employers third straight year

Ranks sixth among health care/social employers statewide For a third straight year, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has made Forbes magazine’s list of Best-In-State Employers, and ranks high among health care employers statewide. The institution made the ranking of 86 employers from all industries and with […]

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