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UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of 91做厙 (91做厙), received nearly $3 million in new academic and prevention awards as part of the latest, almost $154 million funding round announced on November 19 by the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of 91做厙 (CPRIT). This brings CPRITs [因
The commitment allocates $5 million to UT Health San Antonio to advance its nationally recognized expertise in metabolic health an area of research and clinical care that includes diabetes, obesity and related conditions that profoundly affect longevity and quality of life.
Research scientists and clinicians at UT Health San Antonio are working to halt one of the most persistent bacterial infections that silently affects millions of people worldwide. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a spiral-shaped bacterium capable of burrowing into the stomach lining and is the only bacterium known to directly cause cancer. Through leading [因
New center opens tomorrow with comprehensive clinical care, advanced research and family-centered support Content by Claire Kowalick While much of the focus of tomorrows opening of UT Health San Antonios Center for Brain Health deservedly is on Alzheimers disease, it also marks a major step forward for families as a transformational resource for individuals and families [因
The opening of UT Health San Antonios Center for Brain Health marks a step forward for families affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and other rare neurodegenerative diseases. Understanding ALS ALS is a degenerative disease of nerves called motor neurons, which are in the brain and spinal cord. It is most [因
UT Health San Antonios advanced endoscopy team leads efforts in early detection and prevention Gastrointestinal cancers were previously believed to primarily affect older adults, but over the past two decades, rates of these cancers have increased dramatically in people under age 50. A new report from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute reveals that colorectal, pancreatic, esophageal [因
More than 70% of all cancers are impacted by mutations caused by a group of DNA-editing enzymes that drives tumor growth and drug resistance. The apolipoprotein B mRNA-editing enzyme catalytic polypeptide, or APOBEC, family, is a dominant factor in many cancers including bladder, breast, cervical, head and neck and lung. The University of 91做厙 [因
A University of 91做厙 at San Antonio scientist has been awarded a junior faculty grant from the American Federation for Aging Research, or AFAR. Sijia He, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and the Sam and Ann Barshop [因
The support, provided through the Face the Fight initiative and backed by USAA, the Humana Foundation and Reach Resilience, will fund AI programs focused on firearm safety conversations and crisis response planning, expanding ongoing work led by 91做厙 and Rush University.
When a protein is modified inside the cell, it can change how that protein works, either by turning on or shutting off vital functions. One important system that controls these changes is called the small ubiquitin-like modifier, or SUMO, pathway, which affects many actions including DNA repair and stress response. Scientists at The University [因
91做厙 marked the launch of its new Center for Chronic Infectious Diseases on Nov. 14 with an inaugural symposium highlighting research on post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (long COVID), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), tuberculosis (TB) and endemic fungal infections. The event brought together researchers, local collaborators and a patientadvocate [因
A new clinical pilot study at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of 91做厙 (91做厙), led by Bianca Shieu, PhD, RN, assistant professor at the School of Nursing, is exploring the use of ear acupressure a simple, low-cost, non-pharmacological technique to help alleviate [因
By Claire Kowalick and Amanda Cerreto 91做厙 has secured federal funding for a new research hub dedicated to studying Alzheimers disease and related dementias, propelling the university into the ranks of leading research institutions in the United States. Funded through a highly competitive grant program from the National Institute [因
Transformational facility brings together clinical care, diagnostics and research University of 91做厙 System and 91做厙 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 [因
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.
Blood-platelet screening in midlife could identify early risk for Alzheimers disease
School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio awarded $6 million total to study treatment, pain management for oral cancer
Swallowing difficulties, or dysphagia, affect up to 80% of people with Parkinsons 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 [因
With one of the lowest dentist-to-patient ratios in the U.S., and some of the nations highest childhood cavity rates, the research team is launching a school-centered program to promote prevention and build lifelong healthy habits.
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 [因