Friday, June 14
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San Antonio-area health news
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Fraudster says PAC scam had good goal — A 37-year-old man with San Antonio ties is sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for setting up a fraudulent political action committee. His defense, he says, was to forward the goal of national health reform after his mother was denied a kidney transplant.
Express-News, June 14
Science behind ‘shaken baby syndrome’ not sound — Alexandra Klein, a former St. Mary’s University law professor, argues in a guest essay that shaken baby syndrome often incorrectly diagnosed, citing two Texas cases under appeal. Express-News, June 12
Hospital cemeteries a last resort for some —
History columnist Paula Allen writes on two cemeteries attached to the San Antonio State Hospital where hundreds of patients were buried in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Express-News, June 9
S.A. cancer research company launches New York expansion — The START Center for Cancer Research teams with Northwell Health to house an early phase clinical trial unit at Zuckerberg Cancer Center in Long Island, New York. San Antono Business Journal (subscription required), June 7
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UT Health San Antonio news
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UT Health San Antonio plans tower — A look at UT Health San Antonio’s planned $100 million Science One research tower that will focus on cancer, aging, diabetes and obesity. Dr. Manzoor Bhat says it will help recruit top researchers. Express-News, June 13
Long COVID finally gets a universal definition — Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez is a member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine committee that created the new definition, which now includes more than 200 symptoms. The term “long COVID,” preferred by patients, is made official. Science News, June 12
Bringing health innovation to market — Anthony Francis joins UT Health San Antonio as associate vice president of innovation and development, charged with commercializing discoveries. Texas Public Radio, June 9
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Texas and national health news
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Weekly News Digest is a service of University Health’s Corporate Communications and Marketing Department. Send comments or suggestions to Donald.Finley2@uhtx.com.
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