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ClinicalResearch
Two-thirds of patients who have leftover pills from an opioid prescription don't dispose of the drugs properly. Research by Lyen Huang, MD, MPH, shows that access to a new disposal kit reduces the risk of misuse and acci...
Education
The new program builds on the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation degree offered at the University of Utah.
As a nominee for the American Heart Associations's Women of Impact award, a pediatric cardiologist at U of U Health is eager to promote and raise funds for women's heart health issues.
Education, Research, Clinical
Renowned surgeon and device innovator Iqbal “Ike” K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, directs the John A. Moran Eye Center’s new Alan S. Crandall Center for Glaucoma Innovation at the University of Utah.
Clinical, Education
Robert M. Christiansen, MD, the vision rehabilitation specialist for the John A. Moran Eye Center's nationally renowned Patient Support Program, works to improve the quality of life for people with low vision. Drawing up...
Clinical, Education
At the end of his John A. Moran Eye Center residency in 2010, Jeff Pettey, MD, was unsure about the next stop on his career roadmap. He found a mentor in Moran CEO Randall J Olson, MD. Today, Pettey is an associate profe...
Clinical, Research, Education
Newly published research from a team including Moran Eye Center surgeon-scientist Mary Elizabeth Hartnett, MD, details a different approach to treating premature infants at risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)—the...
Education, Clinical, Research
The John A. Moran Eye Center’s Sharon Eccles Steele Center for Translational Medicine (SCTM) is connecting the dots between genetics and disease and developing personalized treatments for age-related macular degenerati...
Clinical
Approximately 20 highly trained military medical personnel will arrive in Utah from the U.S. Navy on March 2, to support University of Utah Hospital’s staff and patients.
Research
University of Utah Health researchers are leading a nationwide clinical trial for a type of autoimmune encephalitis that prompts the immune system to mistakenly attack the brain,
Research
Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Health researchers have created a way for researchers to narrow the number of drugs that might be effective in each tumor based on its unique characteristics and its behav...
Research, Education, Clinical
The University of Utah has selected John A. Moran Eye Center surgeon-scientist Mary Elizabeth Hartnett, MD, to receive its prestigious Distinguished Research Award.
Research
Scott Summers, PhD, has been awarded Distinguished Professor by the University’s Office of the Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Kavish Choudhary, Pharm.D., M.S., has been appointed to the role of Chief Pharmacy Officer (CPO) at University of Utah Health Hospitals & Clinics. He co-led the pharmacy department during an interim period and steps into...
The Resiliency Center at University of Utah Health has been awarded a three-year grant of $2,955,996 from the US Health Resources and Services Administration for promoting resilience and mental health among the health ca...
Clinical
Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) and University of Utah Health join the Utah System of Higher Education and the Utah Film Center to kick off “Healing Out Loud,” a short film contest for Utah college students t...
Research
Michelle Litchman, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing at U of U Health, works at the unique intersection of diabetes, digital health technology, and health disparities to understand the needs of people...
Research
The University of Utah's largest off-campus medical facility commemorates a decade of caring for patients.
Clinical
Salt Lake City, UT — (ReleaseWire) — 02/08/2022 — There is new hope for children in Utah and throughout the Intermountain West who suffer from seizures or have brain tumors thanks to innovative care at Intermountai...
Clinical, Research
Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) at the University of Utah was designated a Center of Excellence and member of the National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC), a consortium of leading academic medical centers ...
Research
Pregnant individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are about 40% more likely to develop serious complications or die during pregnancy than those who aren’t infected with the virus
Cuando el COVID-19 hizo estragos en Manny Arocha, la ciencia y la medicina en Universidad de Utah se unieron junto a la familia y la fe, para luchar por salvar su vida.
An early morning shift change in a COVID-19 unit at University Hospital captures the compassion and exhaustion of staff keeping patients alive during a global pandemic.
Two survivors, two wheels, and a determination to reclaim life illustrate this story of stroke rehabilitation—and the unique connection between provider and patient.
At the heart of the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital lies a dedication to helping patients discover their resilience and regain their lives after traumatic spinal cord injuries.
Anna Gallegos wanted to change the world. She found a way to do it by helping refugees start new lives and navigate the health care system here in Utah.
In December 2020, five University of Utah Health frontline health care workers received the first COVID-19 vaccine in the state of Utah—changing the course of the yearlong pandemic.
University of Utah Health scientists are following nature’s lead to create new ways for treating and preventing disease while discovering and developing new drugs.
Unit on the Brink: Voices of the COVID Frontline is a multi-part Clinical podcast series that shares the raw stories of University Hospital workers as they hold the line against COVID-19.
On March 13, 2020, Clement Chow found himself on the leading edge of a tidal wave as one of the first COVID-19 cases in Utah. "I will fight COVID-19 with information," he promised.
Researchers at University of Utah Health tackle population-sized problems—then follow through to ensure that their efforts add up to substantial impacts on public health.
For every person in the US who dies of suicide, twice as many die in Utah. And suicide is the leading cause of death among Utah's teens. Can we curb this startling trend? Can we afford not to?
In fewer than 25 years, opioid addiction has led to more than 450,000 overdose deaths. Each one is an individual tragedy—taken together, they represent a staggering social epidemic.
While we create better treatments and search for a cure for diabetes, affected communities deserve better resources to understand prediabetes and delay or prevent the full-blown disease.
America’s traditional health system, which is centered in urban & suburban areas, isn't designed for the 20% of Americans residing in rural regions. Fixing that requires long-term work.
The scientific laboratory is the traditional birthplace of new ideas. But translating those discoveries to interventions that support human health requires extra effort.
Burn survivors and those who care for them at U of U Health Burn Center share a fundamental truth few others know. This immersive feature dives in to fire, faith, healing, and victory.
High-impact discoveries are transforming how we think about the causes of diabetes and solutions to combat the disease. These advances could hardly come at a better time.
From humble origins in 1905 to new construction today, the evolution of U of U Health continues with fundamental research, innovative education, and cutting-edge patient care.