UT Health News - UT Health San Antonio News https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/ en-us 15 May 2020 10:15:11 EDT 15 May 2020 10:15:11 EDT https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/rss.xml Newsweaver communications@uthscsa.edu (University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSCSA)) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Turning to a century-old idea to fight COVID-19 https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/qkse9w1axh9?lang=en?rss=true Doctors across the country, including UT Health San Antonio physicians, are hopeful that convalescent plasma can now be used as an effective therapy in the fight against the coronavirus. 13 May 2020 12:00:00 EDT c5fa0c693ccfbb276cd5e102057fe722 Feature Article <p><span style="font-size: 15px; color: #ffffff;">Doctors across the country, including UT Health San Antonio physicians, are hopeful that convalescent plasma can now be used as an effective therapy in the fight against the coronavirus. </span></p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/29/d29d71c71034db43abc1b2.jpg Read More https://impactcovid.org/turning-to-a-century-old-idea-to-fight-covid-19/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ImpactCovid FDA gives emergency authorization to COVID-19 drug https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/mrmf79su04r?lang=en?rss=true Remdesivir is the first anti-viral drug that has been shown to benefit patients with COVID-19 and is being studied in clinical trials at University Hospital. 13 May 2020 12:00:00 EDT 55ca9a4cfc00078bd95a7d77f8f4f28d Research <p><span style="font-size: 14px; color: #000000;">Remdesivir is the first anti-viral drug that has been shown to benefit patients with COVID-19 and is being studied in clinical trials at University Hospital.</span></p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/b7/1f9171e023b66b09175169.jpg Read More https://impactcovid.org/fda-gives-emergency-authorization-to-covid-19-drug/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ImpactCovid Cancer prevention and screening during the COVID-19 pandemic https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/1hrki0ly5np?lang=en?rss=true It’s important for the public to keep their cancer screenings, tests and treatments during this time. In this pre-recorded message, Ruben Mesa, M.D., FACP, explains that the Mays Cancer Center is open and safe for patients. 12 May 2020 12:00:00 EDT 9c93208e4498bf81425c443ca478113a Patient Care <p><span style="font-size: 14px; color: #000000;">It’s important for the public to keep their cancer screenings, tests and treatments during this time. In this pre-recorded message, Ruben Mesa, M.D., FACP, explains that the Mays Cancer Center</span><span style="font-size: 14px; color: #000000;"> is open and safe for patients.</span></p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/12/8af9087636e172d07d3f8a.png Watch Dr. Mesa's Message https://news.uthscsa.edu/psa-prevention-and-screening-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/ Music that heals https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/u1qpexd04qx?lang=en?rss=true Grace Notes community choir is virtually connecting people living with dementia and their families through the healing power of music. 12 May 2020 12:00:00 EDT 74206301ba3b0858391c11d6e17044e5 Community <p><span style="font-size: 14px; color: #000000;">Grace Notes community choir is virtually connecting people living with dementia and their families through the healing power of music.</span></p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/1e/75dab613bb9feab354d0fa.png Read More https://impactcovid.org/music-that-heals/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ImpactCovid Our Impact on COVID-19 https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/1lw34llbp4z?lang=en?rss=true Check out UT Health San Antonio's response in the battle against COVID-19 and the stories that inspire us. 28 Apr 2020 12:00:00 EDT 26554512282c5483abee2b3a7c2da5eb Community <p><span style="font-size: 14px; color: #000000;">Check out UT Health San Antonio's response in the battle against COVID-19 and the stories that inspire us.</span></p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/7b/078388489b49ca671216ac.jpg Check out the Impact site https://impactcovid.org/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ImpactCovid Say Thank You! https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/lh3bb8m9v69?lang=en?rss=true Leave a note of encouragement and support for all staff and providers at UT Health San Antonio. 13 Apr 2020 12:00:00 EDT f3275b9b4a36fba686624968c83442e1 Community <p><span style="font-size: 15px; color: #000000;">Leave a note of encouragement and support for all staff and providers at UT Health San Antonio.</span></p> Leave a note https://impactcovid.org/thank-you/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ImpactCovid How can you help in the fight against COVID-19? https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/1jx1yld96du?lang=en?rss=true Learn more about the UT Health San Antonio COVID-19 Response Fund. 27 Apr 2020 12:00:00 EDT f3361132c00fbffb25b62e864304d85c Community <p><span style="font-size: 15px; color: #000000;">Learn more about the UT Health San Antonio COVID-19 Response Fund.</span></p> Learn how to help https://makelivesbetter.uthscsa.edu/uthealth Texas Public Radio: Pregnant in a pandemic: How to protect yourself and baby from COVID-19 https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/1t0tcrcccnb?lang=en?rss=true Texas Public Radio: Pregnant in a pandemic: How to protect yourself and baby from COVID-19 [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/1piy51saqg6/external ] 12 May 2020 12:00:00 EDT ecded81fb77dfbc3d23d86408459a55e In the News <p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 15px;"><a style="color: #000000;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/1piy51saqg6/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Texas Public Radio: Pregnant in a pandemic: How to protect yourself and baby from COVID-19</a></span></p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/98/2ff56bbbf972f400f862d7.png Rivard Report: Health care providers resume doctor visits, surgeries as restrictions lift https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/43okssauzox?lang=en?rss=true Rivard Report: Health care providers resume doctor visits, surgeries as restrictions lift [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/h7j8m9smklq/external ] 12 May 2020 12:00:00 EDT 75d9723bba8b03c04878cbe3e6f1144a In the News <p><span style="font-size: 15px; color: #000000;"><a style="color: #000000;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/h7j8m9smklq/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rivard Report: Health care providers resume doctor visits, surgeries as restrictions lift</a></span></p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/98/2ff56bbbf972f400f862d7.png KSAT 12: San Antonio doctor involved in remdesivir trial says FDA emergency approval is ‘very exciting’ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/18or5idajhp?lang=en?rss=true KSAT 12: San Antonio doctor involved in remdesivir trial says FDA emergency approval is ‘very exciting’ [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/1s5blgio1pe/external ] 12 May 2020 12:00:00 EDT 8c496722c115e6badeb197e174c620c2 In the News <p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 15px;"><a style="color: #000000;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/1s5blgio1pe/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KSAT 12: San Antonio doctor involved in remdesivir trial says FDA emergency approval is ‘very exciting’</a></span></p> http://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/v2files/shard200/1000322/98/2ff56bbbf972f400f862d7.png Other faculty experts in the media https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/1roym7afzxz?lang=en?rss=true Other faculty experts in the media [ https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/1mp0y4nzoz2/external ] 25 Mar 2020 12:00:00 EDT 66f2177ea468c2f922fcdfed9e911d4b In the News <p><span style="color: #000000;"><a style="color: #000000;" href="https://academicexternal.us.newsweaver.com/uthealthnews/1mp0y4nzoz2/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Other faculty experts in the media</span></a></span></p>