UT Health Scientists Create World's First "Humanized" Mice with Fully Functional Immune Systems
Scientists at UT Health San Antonio have engineered the world's first humanized mouse model with a fully functioning human immune system, marking a breakthrough for biomedical research that could transform immunotherapy development and disease modeling. The project goal is to overcome limitations of currently available living human models. Learn more.
Street Medicine San Antonio Takes Volunteer Doctors to Treat People Without Homes
Launched in 2019, the Street Medicine San Antonio program is made up of volunteer doctors, medical students, retirees and other committed to bringing healthcare to those who are unhoused. This independent nonprofit is completely free to recipients and can provide basic treatment along with writing prescriptions. Read more.
Experts Discuss COVID-19 Testing Guidelines as Infection Rates Rise Amid New Variants
COVID-19 rates continue to increase across the United States, driven by the highly contagious KP.2, KP.3, and LB.1 variants. Experts emphasize the importance of paying attention to symptoms due to reduced testing. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention advises that individuals can resume normal activities 24 hours after symptoms improve and fever subsides. Read more.
Physician Peer Coaching Reduces Physician Burnout and Improves Well-Being
According to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, physician coaching by professionally trained peers effectively decreased physician burnout and interpersonal disconnectedness while also increasing professional fulfillment and engagement. The study included 138 physicians who volunteered to receive coaching. Learn more.
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