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December 28, 2018
Moderate drinking not harmful for older patients with heart failure
Patients should check with doctors, but daily glass of wine doesn’t appear harmful.
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December 21, 2018
Medication for severe acne alters skin microbiome
Study raises potential for development of microbiome-based acne treatments.
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December 13, 2018
Obituary: J. Evan Sadler, director of hematology, 67
Renowned hematologist revealed the biology of bleeding, clotting disorders.
Obituaries
December 10, 2018
Regrowing damaged nerves hinges on shutting down key genes
Injured neurons temporarily revert to immature state.
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December 7, 2018
University receives new grant to fund Amgen Scholars Program
Undergraduate research experience supports science education and innovation.
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December 7, 2018
$6.3 million for center to develop new tracers for PET scans
Could improve early diagnosis, precision medicine for cancer, atherosclerosis, other diseases.
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December 5, 2018
Scientists design way to track steps of cells’ development
New tool has potential to boost regenerative medicine, cancer research.
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November 28, 2018
Researchers find innovative ways to combat world’s deadliest bacteria
Khader, Philips, Stallings developing new therapeutics, vaccines for tuberculosis.
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November 20, 2018
Will we ever cure Alzheimer’s?
Source: New York Times
November 20, 2018
Audrey Odom John at TEDx
Physician-scientist developing malaria breath test.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
November 20, 2018
MRI scans shows promise in predicting dementia
Brain changes evident in scans before memory, cognitive decline.
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November 15, 2018
Brain, muscle cells found lurking in kidney organoids grown in lab
Researchers find simple way to prevent wayward cells from developing.
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November 12, 2018
New concussion recommendations for kids
Light activity, electronics OK during recovery.
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November 8, 2018
Link between autoimmune, heart disease explained in mice
Immune cells cause cholesterol to be trapped in blood vessels.
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November 6, 2018
$11.5 million supports innovation in leukemia research
NIH extends support for School of Medicine’s leukemia program.
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November 2, 2018
$3 million to help expand Wolfram syndrome research
Grant to renew annual clinic, advance understanding of rare disorder.
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October 31, 2018
Relapsed leukemia flies under immune system’s radar
New research reveals strategy to make the cancer cells visible again.
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October 29, 2018
Breast milk, formula nurture similarities, differences in gut microbes
Health consequences of differences uncertain.
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October 26, 2018
The underestimated cerebellum gains new respect from brain scientists
Source: NPR
October 25, 2018
Mind’s quality control center found in long-ignored brain area
Cerebellum checks and corrects thoughts, movement.
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October 18, 2018
It’s safe to use skin creams before radiation therapy
Skin creams do not increase radiation doses for cancer patients.
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October 17, 2018
Mysteries explored
Pioneering neurologist Marcus Raichle, MD, opened up the human brain to scientific investigation.
Outlook Magazine
October 15, 2018
New child maltreatment research center launched with $6.5 million NIH grant
Multidisciplinary center includes Constantino's research on newborns.
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October 11, 2018
Obesity linked to increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer
Study highlights importance of weight control for cancer prevention among younger population.
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