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Don’t Let COVID Cancel Your Summer Plans
July 15, 2022
COVID-19 is still here and is not going anywhere. You and your family members can still get infected even if you are vaccinated and boosted, says Jason Bowling, MD, UT Health San Antonio infectious disease specialist. The good news: “This current surge is not as disruptive in that we are still seeing a relatively lower […]
COVID-19: A look at UT Health San Antonio’s collaborative efforts
March 16, 2022
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, infection rates, hospitalizations and mortality, for the moment at least, seem to be waning. People around the globe are cautiously and optimistically returning to their lives, going to their place of businesses or schools in person, dining in restaurants, traveling, attending religious services and more.
Nearly 100 San Antonio COVID-19 patients included in remdesivir study
July 23, 2020
News 4 San Antonio – “Many of these patients are persons of color, there are many Hispanics in the region, and so I think that’s a major contribution whereas many trials don’t include vulnerable populations in their numbers of enrollment,” Dr. Patterson said.
A San Antonio Hospital Is The World’s Largest Study Site For A COVID-19 Drug In High Demand
July 20, 2020
Texas Public Radio (TPR) – Dr. Thomas Patterson is chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Texas Health Science Center and is leading the Remdesivir research at University Hospital. He told the Texas Standard’s David Brown the first phase of the study determined that Remdesivir significantly reduced recovery time for patients […]
San Antonio Scientists Running Largest Remdesivir Trial in World Find Early Success
July 17, 2020
The Rivard Report – Local researchers are hoping use of the drug will help reduce hospital stays as remdesivir becomes more widely available. UT Health San Antonio, in partnership with UHS, wrapped up enrollment for phase two of the global clinical trial at the end of June, with treatment continuing through the end of July.
UT Health San Antonio experts offer new COVID-19 testing advice
July 17, 2020
KSAT San Antonio – Dr. Jan Patterson, Professor of Medicine and Infectious Disease at UT Health, says the city doesn’t have the capacity to test those who are asymptomatic because the number of sick patients is so high right now. The area also doesn’t have emergency room capacity for those who are not showing significant […]
Remdesivir showing success in combating COVID-19
April 30, 2020
Early results of a COVID-19 treatment study being conducted in San Antonio shows a faster recovery time and fewer deaths for patients on the new therapy. Thomas Patterson, M.D., Professor & Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, is principal investigator of the study site for patients at University Hospital. […]
As Texas reopens from coronavirus, UT Health San Antonio infectious disease expert offers advice on staying healthy
April 30, 2020
San Antonio Express News – Infectious disease specialist Dr. Jan Patterson advises San Antonio residents to keep wearing masks when they venture outside, and to continue to abide by other safety protocols as Texas prepares to reopen under Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan.
Mayor Nirenberg, Judge Wolff Name Coronavirus Health Transition Team
April 17, 2020
Patch: The COVID-19 Health Transition Team is charged with developing a health transition plan. Dr. Barbara Taylor, UT Health San Antonio, associate professor of infectious diseases and associate dean for the MD/MPH Program, will be the team’s chair.