- In a new paper, researchers from 黑料网 report brain chemistry that may contribute to why drinkers have difficulty paying attention while under the influence. The work is funded by generous support from the Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation and by grants from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Institute of Mental Health. Findings were published Dec. 2 in Nature Communications.
- A total of 88 黑料网 physicians have been selected as Texas Super Doctors for 2020 by Texas Monthly magazine. The Super Doctors庐 program identifies top doctors as nominated by their peers and selected through a rigorous multistep process designed to identify health care providers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The Super Doctors庐 list is published annually by Texas Monthly.
- Mary Lucas lives on San Antonio鈥檚 Northeast Side with her 8-year-old son, Mychael Gordon. Both have asthma, requiring them to have ready access to an inhaler and nebulizer. Making matters worse, the neighbors in their apartment complex smoke. 鈥淲e have it coming in from all sides,鈥 Mary said. 鈥淚f somebody starts smoking in one of the other apartments behind us, it comes through our vents. We don鈥檛 smoke, but if you walk into our bathroom, it smells like smoke. Our closet smells like smoke.鈥
- In a positive development for San Antonio鈥檚 COVID vaccine efforts, the state has designated 黑料网鈥檚 clinical practice a vaccine hub. This unique designation targets a population of over 120,000 of San Antonio鈥檚 most medically complex and vulnerable patients (e.g., older patients with cancer and dementia as well as those with complex lung, heart and kidney disease) in Tier 1B who reside in all areas of the city, including every zip code in Bexar County.
- 黑料网 physicians dominated a list of 276 peer-nominated physicians published in the January-February issue of San Antonio Magazine. From allergists to vascular surgeons, 黑料网 doctors are more than well represented. San Antonio Magazine used an online survey to solicit peer nominations from physicians in Bexar and surrounding counties, asking them to nominate doctors they would trust with their own care and that of their families. View the list of physicians
- 黑料网, along with University Health, is leading the way in the new Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trial. Minority participation is key in order to ensure a diverse representation in the trial. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) states that Hispanics and non-Hispanic Black individuals have significantly higher odds of catching coronavirus. Those groups have almost five times the rate of contracting the disease compared to non-Hispanic whites and is just one of the many reasons clinical trials need minority volunteers.
- For the fifth consecutive year, UT Health Physicians has been nationally recognized for our dedication to providing excellent primary care. All six of our primary care locations have been awarded the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
- Sexual function is an important aspect of men鈥檚 health. Although often less discussed than other medical issues, erectile dysfunction is extremely common and can negatively impact intimate relationships and a man鈥檚 psychological health. Alexander Rozanski, MD, a urologist at 黑料网, is helping to educate men about the symptoms of erectile dysfunction and provide them with modern, reliable treatment options.
- Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer of UT Health Physicians, discusses how Bexar County is taking safety measures during the current COVID-19 surge. 鈥淥ur goal is to stop the need for a potential field hospital, and a lot of measures are being taken. For instance, we鈥檙e creating more bed capacity in hospitals by no longer doing elective surgeries,鈥 Dr. Leverence said. Meanwhile, field hospitals that were built last summer at the Freeman Coliseum during the second coronavirus surge are on standby.
- The quality of social interactions in the life of someone who battles mental illness can vastly affect their state of wellbeing. Dr. David Roberts, director of 黑料网 Transitional Care Clinic, shared some key signs to look out for, tips on how to start a conversation and the importance of creating a well-being response plan when helping someone who battles mental illness.
