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An oral cancer screening ‘can be lifesaving’

With oral and oropharyngeal cancers accounting for more than 58,000 new cancer cases each year in the U.S. , routine dental check-ups are more than about clean teeth and fresh breath, they “can be lifesaving.”

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Guarding against the silent threat of oropharyngeal cancer

A recent study stated that oropharyngeal cancer rates have now surpassed cervical cancer as the most common cancer associated with HPV in the country. Experts are urging a younger generation to be aware and seek treatment if there is a concern.

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Remember to thank doctors on National Doctors’ Day

  Saturday, March 30, is National Doctors’ Day honoring physicians for their compassion, diligence and commitment to improving the health of their communities. Starting March 29, please remember to thank doctors throughout the university for their dedication to making lives better and contributing to the well-being of others. Doctors’ Day originated in 1933 when Eudora […]

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Deep brain stimulation keeps amateur artist’s hands steady

  Sitting in a diner, John Lattimore straightens his arm and hand. Both are steady. Five years ago, that was not the case. Throughout his life, Lattimore has lived with essential tremors. The neurological condition he shares with his siblings includes shaking hands, arms, head, trunk and vocal cords. In 50%–70% of cases, it’s an […]

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Newest UT Health San Antonio location opens, ready to serve growing northwest Bexar County

Leaders from The University of Texas System, UT Health Physicians, the clinical practice of UT Health San Antonio and The University of Texas at San Antonio gathered today to celebrate the opening of the new UT Health Outpatient and Surgery Center at Kyle Seale Parkway (UT Health at Kyle Seale Parkway). Joining them in the […]

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Announcing the passing of William L. Henrich, MD, president since 2009

It is with profound sadness that The University of Texas of Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) announces that William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, president of UT Health San Antonio passed away this morning, March 14, 2024. There will be announcements about Dr. Henrich’s memorial services soon.

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UT Teen Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services host community dialogue

UT Teen Health, an initiative of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), has been successfully collaborating with community youth organizations since 2003 to implement evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention (TPP) programs in South Texas.   Notably, in July 2023, UT Teen Health received a $9.86 million federal grant from […]

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School of Dentistry ready to serve patients with special needs

The School of Dentistry celebrated the opening of its Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic on Feb. 7. The clinic will provide comprehensive dental care for adults and children with intellectual, developmental, cognitive or physical disabilities, and those with complex medical conditions.

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UT Health San Antonio doctors among first to implant rechargeable deep brain stimulation device

  Doctors at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) are among the nation’s first to implant a newly approved sensing rechargeable deep brain stimulation device with a 15-year battery life allowing more continual treatment of patients with movement disorders. Deep brain stimulation, known as DBS, is the […]

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Employees rank UT Health San Antonio best for culture, outlook

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, employees are increasingly seeking personal fulfillment and increased value from their jobs, according to workplace research groups LinkedIn, Gallup and Gartner. This includes the feeling of a strong and shared purpose. They want to be able to share their talents and be stimulated and valued. In addition to aligning with a personal mission, job stability and security also are vital factors driving satisfaction.

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