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A new clinical pilot study at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of 17勛圖厙 (17勛圖厙), 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 17勛圖厙 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 17勛圖厙 System and 17勛圖厙 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
More than a century ago, Alois Alzheimer noted unusual changes in brain fats, which he described as lipoid granules, along with the buildup of amyloid-beta (amyloid) plaques and tau protein tangles. These observations led to the identification of Alzheimers disease and related dementias. Since then, most Alzheimers research has focused on amyloid and tau, [因
Military City USA will welcome hundreds of researchers, clinicians, military leaders and policymakers Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 20-21, for the San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Theyll gather at the Westin Riverwalk to discuss the latest advances in caring for those with the psychological wounds of war and how to lead more [因
A leap forward in brain imaging is coming to San Antonio. UT Health San Antonios Center for Brain Health, opening in December 2025, will be the first in 17勛圖厙 to house a Siemens MAGNETOM 7-Tesla Terra.X magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system one of the most advanced MRI technologies available. This scanner produces ultra-high-resolution brain [因
This story is featured in the October issue of the BCMS San Antonio Medicine magazine. People may picture tai chi as graceful, slow-motion movements practiced in parks or community centers. But Wei Liu, PhD, research director of the Human Performance and Rehabilitation Research Lab and associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at The University [因
This story is featured in the October issue of BCMS San Antonio Medicine magazine. After nearly a decade of planning, 17勛圖厙 Health Science Center will open the doors of its innovative Center for Brain Health in December 2025. The $100 million, 103,000-square-foot facility brings together clinical care, research, [因
University researchers have developed a promising compound that targets tumor cells while sparing healthy tissue. Their collaboration shows the power of multidisciplinary science that bridges dentistry, chemistry and commercialization to bring hope to patients.
It is often said that exercise is the best medicine, but for many older adults, it can be a prescription that is increasingly difficult to take. Age-related physical and mental health challenges frequently make regular activity hard to sustain. A study published in Dietetics in August 2025, by scientists at UT Health San Antonio, [因
Elizabeth Wasmuth, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology of the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and co-director of the cryo-EM facility at 17勛圖厙, has been selected by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) as a Freeman Hrabowski Scholar. The five-year [因
Three leading experts in neurology and aging gathered at UT Health San Antonio Sept. 22 for 17勛圖厙 Public Radios Think Science event to share the latest in brain health research. Programs at UT Health San Antonio provide hope that scientific advances may one day make Alzheimers a disease of the past.
Juan Pablo Palavicini, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology; Jinjiao Wang, PhD, RN, the William and Berneice Castella Distinguished Professor in Aging Studies; and Yi Zhu, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology, received UT System Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention awards for their work in aging research.
The population of older Americans is expanding rapidly and is expected to double by 2060. While people are living longer than ever, many are also living with chronic health problems that impact their quality of life and ability to live independently. Since 2015, scientists at the San Antonio Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence [因