<p>Deaths nearly 40% higher than for white women, pegged to lower access to care Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO – Black women die of breast cancer at rates nearly 40% higher than white women, despite having lower instances of the disease, because of racial disparities in care, according to a New England Journal […]</p>
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<p>Technicians create prosthetics using cutting-edge CAD/CAM system Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO – A lab at the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry is using leading computer-aided automation that includes a partnership with a major international digital prosthetics company to test cutting-edge milling equipment for making crowns and other dental restorations. The […]</p>
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<p>Contact: Will Sansom, (210) 567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (March 18, 2022) — Ruben A. Mesa, MD, FACP, professor of medicine and executive director of the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, testified on clinical trial diversity yesterday (March 17, 2022) before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The […]</p>
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<p>Will provide more career opportunities for students Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu LAREDO, Texas, March 21, 2022 – UT Health San Antonio’s School of Health Professions invites Webb County students interested in a health career to learn more about its nationally recognized Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. Expanded to Laredo in the summer of […]</p>
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<p>Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO – First lady Jill Biden toured Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), and praised its efforts in addressing disparities in cancer rates among Latinos. The visit came on the same day as the opening of the […]</p>
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<p>San Antonio researchers identify a new target for drug development. Contact: Will Sansom, (210) 567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 3, 2022) — Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) believe it may be possible to prevent DNA changes driven by two proteins highly active in leukemia […]</p>
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<p>Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 3, 2022) — Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at UT Health San Antonio and medical director of Rehabilitation Medicine Services at University Health, spoke today before the House Ways and Means Committee’s health subcommittee. The virtual hearing, titled “Bridging Health […]</p>
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<p>Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 4, 2022) — The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) today announced the promotion of Jennifer Sharpe Potter, PhD, MPH, to be vice president for research. William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, president of UT Health San Antonio, said the appointment is […]</p>
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<p>Written by Eileen Teves Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO – UT Health San Antonio’s newest state-of-the-art primary and specialty care location is now open and accepting patient appointments. Known as UT Health De Zavala, the 9,000-square foot practice is located at 4306 De Zavala Road, near the Lockhill Selma Road intersection in northwest […]</p>
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<p>Deep brain stimulation targets memory-forming circuits. Media contacts: Will Sansom, UT Health San Antonio, (210) 567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu Elizabeth Allen, University Health, (210) 358-2344, elizabeth.allen@uhs-sa.com SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 1, 2021) — The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) and clinical partner University Health are among 27 sites worldwide […]</p>
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