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San Antonio Report: His dementia went undiagnosed for over a decade. A new study explains why that’s so common.
August 19, 2026
After experiencing personality changes, memory loss, and other symptoms for more than a decade, Coast Guard veteran George Becerra was finally diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) at UT Health San Antonio in 2024. FTD is less understood compared to more common forms of dementia like Alzheimer’s Disease, according to A. Campbell Sullivan, PsyD, ABPP-CN, a […]
Dementia affecting younger persons strikes Hispanics more than previously thought, UT Health San Antonio-led study shows
July 27, 2026
A new study led by researchers at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio suggests that frontotemporal dementia (FTD)—a form of dementia that often affects people under 65—may be more common in Hispanic communities than previously recognized. Researchers found that Hispanic patients were often diagnosed later […]
UT Health San Antonio study links sleeping long hours with higher levels of an Alzheimer’s-related protein
July 16, 2026
Is Sleeping Too Much a Sign of Brain Changes? New research from UT Health San Antonio suggests that regularly sleeping 8.5 to 10+ hours per night may be linked to higher levels of p-tau181, a blood biomarker associated with Alzheimer’s disease. “A lot of people worry about whether their sleep habits are affecting their brain […]
UT Health San Antonio announces $5 million gift to the Biggs Institute from longtime supporters Bill and Rebecca Reed
February 13, 2026
UT Health San Antonio has received a $5 million gift from Bill and Rebecca Reed to advance the Biggs Institute’s research, patient care, and support services. Their generosity will strengthen precision therapies and help bring life‑changing discoveries closer to the patients who need them most. “Bill and Rebecca Reed’s generosity empowers the institute to keenly […]
ReCollections program helps dementia patients, caregivers ‘feel seen, understood, valued’
January 27, 2026
At the heart of UT Health San Antonio’s new Center for Brain Health, art, memory, and community come together in a powerful way. ReCollections: Art Conversations to Stimulate the Mind is transforming the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias — and the families who care for them. Through intimate conversations about art, […]
Researchers explore new diagnostic tools, genetic roots for early-onset dementia
January 27, 2026
Researchers at the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases 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 tests are available clinically and soon will be tested locally at the Glenn Biggs Institute, alongside advanced imaging […]
Texas Public Radio: UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health brings research and patient care under one roof
November 17, 2025
Texas Public Radio shares news of the UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 12, 2025. This 103,000-square-foot facility consolidates research, patient care, and training under one roof. It houses the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases and offers advanced care for conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, movement […]
San Antonio Report: 5-story, $100M Center for Brain Health opening in San Antonio medical center
November 17, 2025
The San Antonio Report highlights the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Center for Brain Health, emphasizing its role as a significant step forward in advancing treatment and research for neurological disorders. The center offers renewed hope to patients and families across South Texas, signaling a commitment to improving care and outcomes for those affected by brain-related […]
New Center for Brain Health pairs expert care with scientific discovery
July 21, 2025
Opening in December 2025, the Center for Brain Health at UT Health San Antonio is designed to make life easier and more hopeful for people living with brain conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke and ALS. This new center brings together doctors, therapists, counselors and support services — all in one place — so patients don’t […]
Texas Public Radio (KSTX): San Antonio researcher finds that cholesterol levels may predict Alzheimer’s risk
July 16, 2025
Sokratis Charisis, MD, a researcher at the Glenn Biggs Institute at UT Health San Antonio, studied data from the long-running Framingham Heart Study and confirmed that people with high levels of LDL (often called “bad” cholesterol) are not only at greater risk for heart disease — they’re also more likely to develop dementia. This discovery […]