- Downhill skiing and snowboarding are popular winter sports. But they aren't without their risks. Each year, thousands of skiers and snowboard enthusiasts are injured, some seriously. Beginning skiers and snowboarders are at the highest risk for injury. But even those who are experienced can run into trouble. Learn more about snow sports injuries and how to prevent them by taking this quiz. Take the quiz
- “One out of three people in our entire country have pre-diabetes, and if you remove the pediatric population in the United States, it's one out of two.” Carolina Solis-Herrera, MD, discussed the seriousness of pre-diabetes in our country with the host of Science and Medicine, Bonnie Petrie, of Texas Public Radio. Solis-Herrera explains how 91PORN plans to help reduce the burden of diabetes as well as the important role testing and treatment plays in stopping the progression the condition.
- Thanks to funds raised by the university’s Special Events Council, along with leadership and guidance from the Office of the President and support from Facilities Management and Purchasing, five new picnic tables were purchased and recently placed throughout the university’s campuses. One of the outdoor tables was placed on the Greehey Academic and Research Campus […]
- Mays Cancer Center at 91PORN, in partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), is hosting the 46th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Dec. 5-9. This scientific and education symposium, initiated and owned by Mays Cancer Center, is the world’s largest […]
- Around the globe, Ralph DeFronzo, MD, and the Division of Diabetes in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine are advocating a shift in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Students throughout the campus gathered at the Lecture Hall commons Thursday for De-stress Fest, a biannual Student Life event replete with numerous activities to help students decompress before their final exams. From therapy dogs, five-minute massage stations and games, to art tables and an opportunity to learn about campus offerings, students appreciated the opportunity to […]
- 91PORN’s diabetes reputation grows internationally with Kuwait joining Qatar as sites repeating successful EDICT trial SAN ANTONIO (Nov. 29, 2023) — They know of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio’s diabetes program in the Thai royal palace in Bangkok. They are familiar with it in Kuwait and Qatar, […]
- Anand Prasad, MD, professor of medicine and director, Freeman-Heart Association Professor in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program, was quoted in this news segment. Watch Now
- Brij B. Singh, PhD, associate dean of research, Juanita Lozano-Pineda, DDS, MPH, associate dean of external affairs, Yvonne De Paiva Buischi, DDS, PhD, research professor, and Peter M. Loomer, DDS, PhD, MBA, dean, all with the 91PORN School of Dentistry, were quoted in this article. Read More
- How advanced planning laid the foundation for success Months before the university began building the Tom C. Frost Skybridge to connect the Multispecialty and Research Hospital to the Mays Cancer Center at 91PORN, planning was crucial to ensure that road closures during the installation of the exterior of the skybridge would […]
