The Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio is putting a decades-old antidepressant drug to new use treating breast cancers that don’t respond to existing therapies. The discovery led to a clinical trial that benefited 15 breast cancer patients at the Mays Cancer Center.

The American Academy of Nursing named Norma Martínez Rogers as a Living Legend, the academy’s highest honor, for her leadership at all levels and for initiating and securing grant funding for first-generation Hispanic nursing students. Martínez Rogers is the second Hispanic fellow to receive the honor.

A grant presented to Juan Pablo Palavicini, PhD, by the American Federation for Aging Research will allow for the exploration of signaling molecules toxic in Alzheimer’s, diabetes and aging. Preliminary data from Palavicini’s lab has indicated that ceramides in the body affect lifespan.

Researchers at the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases are examining early indicators of diseases to either prevent or delay the onset of severe symptoms. They have created a South Texas version of the national Brain Health Registry, called STOP AD BHR, with the goal of collecting large-scale representative data.

Researchers worldwide have linked oral health to overall health, especially in relation to the development of gum disease, which develops when bacteria in the mouth are not properly managed through a good oral health care routine. Seeking care for gum inflammation can decrease the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions.

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Oprah chose Amelie Ramirez, DrPh, MPH, as a “cycle breaker” for her work as director of Salud America through UT Health San Antonio.

Melanie Stone, MPH, MEd, assistant director of community service learning, was a guest on Texas Public Radio’s (KSTX) Fronteras program to discuss the Health Confianza project.

Jason Morrow, MD, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine, and Elena Jiménez Gutiérrez, MD, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, were featured in the annual Top Doctors issue.

Allen Anderson, MD, FACC, FAHA, chief of the Cardiology Division, was quoted in this news segment.

Edward Brooks, MD, Division Chief, Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, was quoted in this story.