Cocoa-spiced beef
Cocoa-spiced beef tenderloin with pineapple salsa Latin American flavors come alive in this festive beef dish with fruity salsa Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes ½ Tbsp vegetable…
You versus car
It’s all too common at University Hospital for us to take care of people hit by cars and trucks while crossing the street — more than 200 a year, on…
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Can that extra cup cut diabetes risk?
Is an extra cup of coffee enough to cut your risk of diabetes? A new study by Harvard researchers suggests that those who increased their coffee consumption by one and…
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New hope for hepatitis C patients
Liver damage from hepatitis C is the No. 1 reason for liver transplants at University Hospital and across the country. But that may change in the wake of a new…
Giving the gift of life
April is National Donate Life Month. At University Health System, we work daily to raise awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation. This month, we’re doing even more…
AirLIFE adds drug to stop blood loss from injury
A drug shown to slow massive bleeding and save lives if given early enough is now aboard San Antonio AirLIFE helicopters for use in seriously injured patients. Tranexamic acid, or…
Spicy stuffed zucchini
Zucchini is a summer squash that is rich in color, fiber, and a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium. Spicy stuffed zucchini Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil…
Letting the patient speak
The young man and his newly transplanted liver are soon to be discharged from University Hospital, and Darnell Waun, a registered nurse and patient educator, is explaining the long list…
Up on two feet again
It looks like something out of science fiction. But a new bionic suit being used at University Health System is helping patients with paralysis or lower extremity weakness regain strength…