• Researchers outline steps that result in pain signals About 283 million people worldwide suffer from alcohol use disorder, a debilitating health challenge for which limited therapeutic options are available. The cost to society is estimated at greater than $2 trillion annually. Yu Shin Kim, PhD 鈥淧eople try to rehabilitate, but it is very challenging,鈥 said [鈥
  • Sandeep Burma, PhD, FNASc, professor, vice chair (research), Biochemistry ands Structural Biology and Neurosurgery, 天美传媒 and the Mays Cancer Center at 天美传媒, authored this article.   Read More
  • For those who were unable to pick up a free T-shirt during Spirit Week, another distribution date has been set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the breezeway between the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and the Academic and Administration Building. The remaining T-shirts are limited in [鈥
  • Researchers outline steps that result in pain signals Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 30, 2023) 鈥 About 283 million people worldwide suffer from alcohol use disorder, a debilitating health challenge for which limited therapeutic options are available. The cost to society is estimated at greater than $2 trillion annually. 鈥淧eople try to [鈥
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio鈥檚 Military Health Institute (MHI) will host former Surgeon General of the United States Army and former Secretary of Veterans Affairs retired Army Lt. Gen. James Peake, MD on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Peake will speak about veterans鈥 health and the impact of military medicine to an [鈥
  • Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO 鈥 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio鈥檚 Military Health Institute (MHI) will host former Surgeon General of the United States Army and former Secretary of Veterans Affairs retired Army Lt. Gen. James Peake, MD on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Peake will speak about veterans鈥 health and [鈥
  • What is a 'damp' lifestyle?

    A new Tik Tok trend is bringing attention to people living a healthier lifestyle by cutting back on their alcohol intake. Instead of going 'dry' this lifestyle involves cutting back on alcohol without doing away with alcohol completely. Jerry Clayton talks to Curtis Bone, MD on TPR about the idea of a 'damp' lifestyle and who would benefit from it. Listen to the full story here. 
  • More than 122 million people 鈥 nearly half of Americans age 20 years and up have high blood pressure, and most don鈥檛 know it. This is why our primary care practice is dedicated to reducing patients鈥 high blood pressure and saving lives.
  • Halloween is a risky time of year for kids with food allergies. Studies have shown that serious allergic reactions increase around Halloween and Easter. It is important that parents stay vigilent, know the signs of an allergic reaction and keep an epinephrine pen nearby. Symptoms of an allergic reaction can be subtle, like an itchy lip, or a tickle in the throat.  Read more about food allergies and what to look out for. 
  • The university community was abuzz during 天美传媒鈥檚 Spirit Week Oct. 16鈥20 as faculty, staff, students and residents enjoyed a fun-filled week replete with free T-shirt giveaways, the President鈥檚 Forum and visits from The University of Texas at San Antonio鈥檚 and Spurs鈥 mascots. There were also fun events to reflect the university鈥檚 team [鈥