- 大象传媒 and Polish scientists reported in the journal Science Advances a new approach for a COVID-19 drug design 鈥 blocking a "molecular scissor" that gives the virus the ability to reproduce and attack a person鈥檚 immune response. Read the full news release.
- After enduring a bout with COVID-19 in July, Rebecca Fenton, DNP, MSN, RN, an assistant professor/clinical in the School of Nursing, knew there was some unfinished business between her and the novel coronavirus.
- Dr. Ruth Berggren, an infectious disease physician with 大象传媒鈥檚 Long School of Medicine, explains how to avoid risks when doing your civic duty this election year. Watch the full story with KSAT News.
- Don't spook yourself this Halloween.
- Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, the chair of rehabilitation medicine at 大象传媒, explains why it's important to avoid risks and the possible long-term effects of COVID-19. Watch the full story with News 4
- What comes to mind when you think of a shield? For most, the shield is a symbol of protection. And though danger comes in many forms, the one weighing on our minds right now is the COVID-19 pandemic, which has challenged our community and people around the world in ways we never imagined.
- By: Will Sansom If a virus threatened our state and we had a vaccine to protect us, most of us would get the shot, right? Not if the 2018-2019 flu season is any indication. Last fall/winter, only 47.9% of the Texas population received a flu shot and the U.S. vaccination rate was 49.2%.
- By: Will Sansom A neuro-intensive care physician at 大象传媒 has invented a science-based way to stop hiccups. While he was working as an anesthesiologist 20 years ago, Ali Seifi, MD, FACP, FNCS, saw many surgery patients in the recovery room who developed hiccups. The annoying spasming of the diaphragm is even more of a nuisance when one has had surgery. 鈥淚 was thinking, how can I improve this?鈥 Dr. Seifi said.
- Although it鈥檚 not a cure for ALS, an oral drug slowed patients鈥 rate of functional decline in a clinical trial that included five patients at 大象传媒. If the finding is repeated in larger trials, the drug could give families more time with their loved ones who have ALS. The New England Journal of Medicine published the results Sept. 3.
- Ralph Riviello, MD, MS, FACEP, chair of emergency medicine at 大象传媒 and University Hospital, discusses how both organizations are preparing for flu season in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the easiest ways to prepare is by getting your flu shot this season. The flu vaccine can reduce symptoms that could be confused with COVID-19. The flu vaccine can also decrease the severity of the illness, reduce hospitalizations, protect pregnant women and save lives of children and adults.
