People who are at higher risk for heart disease also seem more likely to develop dementia. And research led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has discovered new associations between various lipid, or fat, levels in the blood and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, the most […]
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In the past five years, UT Health San Antonio has conducted more than 600 clinical research projects with one goal in mind — making lives better for people in San Antonio, Texas and beyond through innovative solutions to today’s most challenging health problems.
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Can stress lead to Alzheimer’s disease? It can in women who are post-menopausal, a study led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) shows. Analyzing data from 305 cognitively unimpaired participants in the Framingham Heart Study, a long-term and ongoing community-based cohort study of residents in […]
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As the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs celebrates its 100th anniversary of Veterans Affairs research, it honors biomedical and behavioral scientists whose work exemplifies the Veterans Affairs’ century-long legacy of dedication and innovation in the service of veterans’ health. Robert A. Clark, MD, professor of medicine and director of the Institute for Integration of Medicine […]
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There might be such a thing as getting too much of a good night’s sleep. Sleeping nine hours or more per night is associated with worse cognitive performance, which is even more the case for those with depression, a study led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center (UT Health San […]
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SGLT2i-drug induced hyperketonemia improved cardiac function for Type 2 diabetic patients with heart failure Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people with Type 2 diabetes and people with diabetes are more than twice as likely to experience a heart attack or stroke, according to the American Diabetes Association. While most cardiologists focus on […]
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Robust immune systems may offer up to 15.5-year survival advantage What if, rather than focusing solely on the drivers of disease (pathogenesis), we also explored the factors sustaining our health — the concept of salutogenesis (derived from Salus (health) in Roman mythology)? The idea of salutogenesis through immune resilience, which refers to mechanisms by which the body counters disease drivers, could play […]
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The thymus is a crucial training ground for T-cells, the body’s “white knights,” where they learn to battle the various diseases they may encounter. Thymic function shrinks to nearly nothing as we age, severely limiting our ability to recognize and defend against cellular infiltrators. Scientists at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San […]
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Major breakthrough could redefine drug discovery, broaden options A research team led by scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) made a major breakthrough with the potential to turn IV drugs into oral treatments for diseases like brain cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. The discovery could reshape how medicines […]
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The ability of macrophages, a type of white blood cell, to transition into one of two forms, is critical for immune system functionality. These cells can morph into fighter cells (M1) that cause inflammation and attack invading pathogens, or nurse cells (M2) that soothe the inflammation and promote tissue repair after the battle. While researchers […]
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