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Taking Care of Your Liver Transplant Long-Term

April 24, 2024

For liver transplant recipients, caring for their new liver is an essential part of staying healthy and preventing complications in the long term.

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Air Pollution & Your Health

April 22, 2024

Find the causes and effects of breathing polluted air in San Antonio, plus information on why Bexar County is at a higher risk.

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Why Do My Eyes Hurt After Viewing the Eclipse?

April 10, 2024

The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, drew visitors from around the country to Texas. Learn the signs of eye damage and when to see an eye doctor.

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How to Protect Your Family from Measles

April 10, 2024

Make sure you and your family are vaccinated against measles, an infectious disease that is spiking across the U.S.

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What Is Public Health?

April 02, 2024

Learn about public health, what nonmedical drivers of health are and what University Health is doing to promote public health in San Antonio.

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Laughing Can Boost Your Mood and Health

March 28, 2024

You’ve probably heard that laughter is the best medicine. Dr. Jan Patterson, a physician at University Health, says there is some truth to that.

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Baby Domenico smiling while wearing a bib.

Congenital Heart Disease: Domenico’s Patient Story

Baby Domenico was born with a congenital heart disease and underwent surgery shortly after birth, but today he is happy and healthy.

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TAVR: Rufino's Patient Story

Rufino Salinas suspected that he had a heart attack when he had chest pain that wouldn’t go away. The heart team at University Health recommended a treatment plan that included the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure.

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Adult Congenital Heart Defect: Morgan's Story

After aging out of the pediatric hospital in her hometown of Corpus Christi, Morgan transferred to the University Health Adult Congenital Heart Center under the care of Dr. Pankaj Madan.

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