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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 […]

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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.

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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

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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

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Scientists launch innovative therapy study to help Parkinson’s patients swallow safely

Swallowing difficulties, or dysphagia, affect up to 80% of people with Parkinson’s disease and can lead to serious complications, including malnutrition, aspiration and reduced quality of life. With a new $1.9 million grant from the United States Department of Defense, Giselle Carnaby, MPH, PhD, professor in the Department of Health Sciences and Communication Sciences and […]

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New program empowering South Texas teachers to be oral health champions   

With one of the lowest dentist-to-patient ratios in the U.S., and some of the nation’s highest childhood cavity rates, the research team is launching a school-centered program to promote prevention and build lifelong healthy habits. 

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Scientist helps shape new traumatic brain injury guidelines

  Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, affects millions of Americans each year, often resulting in long-term health challenges. New national recommendations are now paving the way for more effective short- and long-term care for patients with TBI. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, served on the National […]

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Targeting brain immune cells could restore Alzheimer’s-related lipid imbalance

  More than a century ago, Alois Alzheimer noted unusual changes in brain fats, which he described as “lipoid granules,” along with the buildup of amyloid-beta (amyloid) plaques and tau protein tangles. These observations led to the identification of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Since then, most Alzheimer’s research has focused on amyloid and tau, […]

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San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference Oct. 20-21 offers latest science in treating psychological wounds of war

  Military City USA will welcome hundreds of researchers, clinicians, military leaders and policymakers Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 20-21, for the San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. They’ll gather at the Westin Riverwalk to discuss the latest advances in caring for those with the psychological wounds of war and how to lead more […]

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Breakthrough imaging technology to debut at UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health

A leap forward in brain imaging is coming to San Antonio. UT Health San Antonio’s Center for Brain Health, opening in December 2025, will be the first in Texas to house a Siemens MAGNETOM 7-Tesla Terra.X magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system — one of the most advanced MRI technologies available. This scanner produces ultra-high-resolution brain […]

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