Dr. Eneida Nemecek: An Advocate for Latino Clinical Research Participation
As a child in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Dr. Eneida Nemecek learned the effort it takes to earn an education by literally going to college with her parents…
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Quick Test Could Improve Dementia Care Disparities
Signs of cognitive impairment and early dementia among Latinos and other people of color are often missed by healthcare providers in busy primary care…
Quick Test Could Improve Dementia Care Disparities
Signs of cognitive impairment and early dementia among Latinos and other people of color are often missed by healthcare providers in busy primary care…
Help South Texas Researchers Learn More About Sleep Disturbance
Do you get the recommended 7-10 hours of sleep a night? Insufficient sleep and poor sleep quality contribute to the development and management of …
Restoring Trustworthiness in the Healthcare System
The COVID-19 pandemic hurt public trust in healthcare and science. Trust is especially low among communities that experience health disparities and ba…
The Need for Latino-Focused Parkinson’s Disease Research
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance, according to …
UT Health San Antonio Researchers Striving to Learn More About Latino Dementia Risk
Researchers at UT Health San Antonio are launching a five-year, $15.5-million study to investigate why the region’s older Mexican Americans experien…
Unpacking Latino Genes to Find Answers for Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers are exploring a genetic variant that could explain the higher rates of Alzheimer’s among Latinos living in Puerto Rico. This work – wh…
Go Fish! Study Connects Omega-3s to Brain Health Improvement at Midlife
Consuming cold-water fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids could preserve brain health and enhance cognition in middle age, according to a rec…
Help Researchers Find Out How COVID-19 Impacts Brain Health!
How does COVID-19 affect the brain? Researchers at the Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio are loo…