Everything you need to know to stay safe this holiday season
It seemed like a pretty good idea at the time, climbing your 12-foot extension ladder to hang the lights along the eaves of the house. Until you landed after free-falling…
Avoid scootering into the emergency room
San Antonio and other cities across the country are currently experiencing the Wild West of e-scooters. The two-wheeled alternative transports that landed in American cities in great numbers last year,…
A Rattlesnake soaks up the afternoon sun in central Montana
Surviving snake season
If you live in South Texas, it’s a sure bet you’ve got some slithery neighbors. We’re talking snakes — from the harmless garden variety to the venomous kind. And while…
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Don’t get burned!
It's another sweltering South Texas summer. Step outside and the risk of burns are everywhere — in addition to the everyday burn hazards that lurk inside our homes. University Hospital's level…
Spot the Tot
So your old pickup or SUV has some miles on it, and it doesn’t have one of those backup cameras that come standard on new vehicles these days. Or maybe your…
Common ground on preventing gun violence
After each high-profile tragedy involving gun violence, the debate begins anew over gun rights and restrictions. And with that debate, Americans show themselves to be as divided as ever. Surgeons…
Young child in catcher's gear throwing baseball while laughing
A watchful eye on sports injuries
Spring means baseball. And with baseball — and many other sports — it also means parents need to keep a watchful eye open for injuries in their young athletes. Dr.…
Young Girl Risking Accident With Pan In Brightly Lit Kitchen
Burn hazards are everywhere. Here’s how to keep your kids out of the emergency room
University Health System’s pediatric burn program treats more than 300 kids a year from throughout South Texas with painful burns. And during National Burn Awareness Week, our injury prevention team…
Learning to walk again
For those who’ve found it hard to walk after an injury or a stroke, technology can help them relearn how to walk. The Ekso exoskeleton is a kind of wearable…
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Beyond the battlefield — PTSD can strike anyone
Post-traumatic stress disorder isn’t just a wartime phenomenon. The leading cause, experts say, is motor vehicle accidents — which can happen to anyone. Symptoms, which usually begin within three months…
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