Amanda Brandeis
KXAN News
Austin, TX, United States
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Syrian families in Texas distraught over chaos in homeland
Some do not know where their family members are in Syria. → Read More
Some Texas caregivers could see hourly rate cut in June
The Health and Human Services Commission has proposed cutting reimbursement rates for at-home caregivers in two Medicaid waiver programs. → Read More
Mothers with postpartum depression hopeful for more support in Texas
Lawmakers have filed bills to improve screening and treatment for mothers with the illness. → Read More
UT researchers using equations to ‘forecast’ cancer behavior
They're using mathematical equations to predict how cancer tumors will grow and respond to therapy. → Read More
Austin teens in recovery record over 300 healing songs
"It's very hard to listen to a song they've created and not get touched by it." → Read More
Eastside Memorial High seniors facing expensive hurdles to prom
Instead of shopping for dresses and finding dates, students at Eastside aren't sure they'll even have a prom. → Read More
One-time procedure eliminating sweat and odor for patients
The procedure costs just under $2,000, and typically requires just one treatment. → Read More
Texas nonprofit builds hope for foster children aging out of system
They're building transitional homes in the Hill Country for foster children who turn 18. → Read More
Reducing ‘surprise bills’ for emergency room patients
It includes more health care providers in the mediation process along with freestanding emergency rooms. → Read More
Bills hope to expand access to epinephrine auto-injectors in day cares, private schools
The medicine is used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions. → Read More
Austin researchers say proposed NIH budget cuts are a mistake
Some rely on grants to fund research on life-saving treatments. → Read More
Psychologists using virtual reality to help treat PTSD in veterans
Rather than trying to forget about the trauma, patients confront it through virtual reality. → Read More
Ride Austin prepares for SXSW with more drivers
They’ve also expanded their servers to handle more traffic. → Read More
UT study finds PTSD risk can be predicted before deployment
Researchers studied the cortisol and testosterone levels in soldiers prior to deploying to war zones. → Read More
Texas families plead with lawmakers to improve access to hearing aids
Insurance companies are not required to cover hearing aids or cochlear implants for children, leaving some families with thousands of dollars in medical bills. → Read More
Austin welcomes self-driving cars with new resolution
The resolution directs the city manager to come up with a plan that will put Austin on the map for electric and self-driving car solutions. → Read More
Austin fertility center providing access to high-tech, affordable treatment
Patients can apply to take part in ongoing studies to save money on costly fertility treatments. → Read More
Students with learning disabilities can now easily ask for testing accommodations
Many families and educators say getting special accommodations for the tests has been difficult, time-consuming and costly. → Read More
San Marcos restaurants take on childhood obesity
The fight to end childhood obesity in our country is far from over, and one Central Texas city in particular has been losing the battle. → Read More
Austin family robbed at gunpoint during holiday shopping
After they were robbed at gunpoint, an Austin family is warning the community to be vigilant when they shop this holiday season. → Read More