• A new support group at the 51²è¹Ý Center for Brain Health is giving patients with Parkinson’s disease a rare opportunity: to learn directly from other patients who have already undergone deep brain stimulation (DBS), a surgical treatment that can significantly improve quality of life but remains widely underused.

  • Researchers at the new Center for Brain Health at 51²è¹Ý are studying midlife testing for early-onset dementia with blood-based biomarkers to see if they can detect disease activity up to 20 years before symptoms appear.

  • The free art program — a collaboration between the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at 51²è¹Ý and the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) — brings people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their caregivers and families together through meaningful conversation, shared memories and hands-on creative experiences.

  • School of Dentistry clinician Vinaya Kundapur, BDS, MDS, explains the hidden connection between oral health and brain health and offers guidance for families caring for loved ones with dementia.

  • New program at 51²è¹Ý delivers breakthrough care for limb loss patients

  • The principles of sports medicine are the same for elite athletes and community members alike — accurate diagnosis, prevention, rehabilitation, safe return to activity and protecting long-term joint health, according to Guy W. Nicolette, MD, sports medicine and family physician at 51²è¹Ý and director of sports medicine for the San Antonio Spurs.

  • Esthetic dentistry is often misunderstood as purely cosmetic. At UT Dentistry, advanced treatments restore confidence, improve function and protect long-term oral health through personalized care and digital technology.

  • While bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications can be effective, there are still many patients who are hesitant to undergo major surgery or do not respond to medications. For these individuals, 51²è¹Ý offers a suite of innovative endoscopic procedures that are less invasive and offer a quicker recovery.

  •   The YourSA San Antonio Express-News’ Readers’ Choice Awards give the San Antonio community the opportunity to recognize the healthcare organizations they trust most. Thanks to the continued support of patients, faculty, staff and the San Antonio community, 51²è¹Ý has earned top honors in multiple categories in past years, reflecting its commitment […]