Norma Martínez Rogers, a ‘Living Legend’
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.
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Barshop Institute researcher to receive new grant
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.
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Walking analysis may prevent, delay dementia symptoms
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.
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Prioritizing oral health in the new year
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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San Antonio Magazine, Annual Top Doctors Issue: This doctor wants to reach patients before their conditions become critical
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.
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