News

Filter

Topic: Uncategorized

September 8, 2016
Consortium to investigate tau buildup in Alzheimer’s disease
School of Medicine researchers will collaborate with pharmaceutical companies.
News Release
September 8, 2016
Scientists find culprit responsible for calcified blood vessels in kidney disease
Stem cell finding informs research to prevent hardening of arteries.
News Release
September 7, 2016
Incoming medical students receive crash course in health disparities
Orientation program focuses on caring for underprivileged patients.
Medical Campus & Community
September 6, 2016
Zika may persist in eyes and play a role in spreading virus
Source: Washington Post
September 6, 2016
Perceptions of pregnancy during medical training are changing
Source: Reuters
September 1, 2016
Even with genetic predisposition for lung cancer, quitting smoking reduces risk
Breaking habit also halves lung cancer risk.
News Release
September 1, 2016
Senior driving: Read this before making car-key decisions
Source: U.S. News & World Report
August 31, 2016
New center focuses on women’s and men’s reproductive health
Scientists' collaborations will include Zika virus, preterm birth, infertility.
News Release
August 30, 2016
Doctors continue to use some treatments despite evidence that they don’t help
Source: Washington Post
August 29, 2016
University to host Alan Alda ‘Communicating Science’ workshops
Symposium Sept. 26-29 aimed at helping scientists share news of their work.
Medical Campus & Community
August 26, 2016
Bloom awarded for contributions to physical therapy
Award honors contributions to field through clinical practice.
National Leaders
August 25, 2016
Study of grandmothers seeks clues about genetics of autism
Research to assess how traits of autism may pass through the generations.
News Release
August 24, 2016
Obesity is linked to at least 13 types of cancer
Source: New York Times
August 19, 2016
Lang named chair of NIH study section
Will lead team charged with evaluating musculoskeletal impairments, potential therapies.
National Leaders
August 19, 2016
Two medical students named Howard Hughes fellows
Distinguished award offers a year of mentored research.
Medical Campus & Community
August 18, 2016
Michalski elected radiation oncology co-chair of NCI steering committee
Group evaluates, prioritizes national clinical trials.
National Leaders
August 17, 2016
Acetaminophen does not worsen children’s asthma symptoms
Over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer can be given safely to kids with mild asthma.
News Release
August 17, 2016
Sadler receives award from American Society of Hematology
Honor recognizes basic research in bleeding and clotting disorders.
National Leaders
August 16, 2016
Why we might be wrong about HDL cholesterol
Source: Time
August 15, 2016
$10.4 million awarded for pancreatic cancer research
Federal grant will fund new ways of treating deadliest form of the disease.
News Release
August 11, 2016
High and low levels of ‘good cholesterol’ may cause premature death
Intermediate levels may increase longevity.
News Release
August 11, 2016
Are you your microbiome? Ed Yong explains it all
Source: Gizmodo (Australia)
August 9, 2016
New study shows breast tumors evolve in response to hormone therapy
Analysis of single tumor sample inadequate to provide best treatment.
News Release
August 8, 2016
Beneficial role clarified for brain protein associated with mad cow disease
Protein helps maintain nerve function over lifespan.
News Release