Seven University of Utah Health projects have received seed grants that could promote the development and use of more scientifically based digital health applications in daily health care. The grants...
Faculty and students at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine talk openly about physician shortages, tuition, and other concerns at AAMC meeting hosted by U of U Health.
Of the 830 people who were sterilized in Utah, 50 are known to have been children aged only between 10 and 14 years, per the study. At least another 198...
Imagine a prom…I say to the girls, eyes without lashes, scalps sculpted by chemo. They live at a crossroads of scars: fingertips tracing tender ridges; palms spread wide across wombs...
In this cohort of infants with neurologic conditions and their parents, we identified salient themes characterizing the content and role of discussion about neurologic outcome. Our findings highlight that prognostic...
The intersection of structural racism and ageism compounds the disadvantage experienced by historically marginalized communities. Structural racism and ageism have long been ingrained in all aspects of US society, including...
Clinical research often excludes people with disabilities who have impaired decisional capacity, but they can be included through supported decision-making, where their decisions can be assisted by designated supporters of...
Mentorship is valuable at every stage of a career. Instead of expecting people to figure things out on their own, we can offer the mentoring they need to succeed.
Twenty-seven student teams showcased next-generation medical device projects at the Utah State Capitol Building on Monday evening. But the grand prize went to SoundPass, which received $20,000 in milestone funding.
A qualitative study explored factors that influenced how oncologists approached cancer treatment among people living with HIV in the US. The providers rarely discussed the intersection of HIV and cancer...
Advances in science and medicine are key to finding new treatments for disease. But the responsibility doesn’t stop there, says Luca Brunelli, MD, PhD, a neonatologist at University of Utah...
Black Americans and individuals of Hispanic or Latinx heritage, who are at risk of heart disease and stroke, are less likely to be prescribed statins than Asian and White Americans.
The primary funding focus area, supported by over 70% of grant-making, is applied research focused on health and nutritional issues affecting infants and young children. Research projects aimed at finding...
The Harrington Scholar-Innovator Award recognizes outstanding physician-scientists whose work has the potential to advance standard of care. Each year up to 12 Harrington Scholar-Innovators are chosen. The award selection committee...
A handful of updates coming from the Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) regarding updated processes, system updates, and available support. CRSO serves as a central resource to support investigators and...
During his long career, Scott Ward has had many opportunities to lead. As Interim Dean of the College of Health, he "set the table," for the next dean, Kelly Tappenden.
From vitamin A capsules to herbal teas and zinc tablets, dietary supplements come in all shapes and sizes. But are they a good fit for people with cancer?
The award is presented to a senior-level scholar who has made significant contributions to the understanding of issues that disproportionately affect minority populations and minority scholars who have made significant...
By taking an innovative approach, U of U Health scientists have identified key molecular changes linked to pediatric bipolar disorder, the root causes of which are not well understood. The...
