Patients with a rare blood cancer, known as myelofibrosis, have reason to celebrate. In August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first new drug in 10 years for this condition. Dr. Ruben Mesa, director of Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, was one of the research team members that led this team.
The effects of vaping is a growing concern across the nation. Dr. Shawn Varney, a professor of Emergency Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, talks about the topic and how it impacted a local man in the intensive care unit.
Get your tickets to our 2019 women's health conference on Saturday, November 16. It's a day at The Witte dedicated to every woman's Heart, Health & Happiness. Enjoy health screenings, gourmet catered breakfast, empowering patient stories, expert health information, door prizes, swag bags, and so much more.
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