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12/28

Research

Modifying A Vaccine to Hitch a More Effective Ride on the Immune System Super Highway

Vaccines have played an integral role to improving the health of a population by fighting off serious infections, like measles, or offering new approaches to prevent diseases, like cervical cancer. Researchers at the Uni...

12/18

Research

Truck Driving Could Be Hazardous to Your Health

Over a 7-year period, truck drivers’ health worsened considerably compared to that of the general working population, according to a new study by researchers at University of Utah Health.

12/14

Research

Largest Genetic Study of its Kind to Date Leads to Deeper Understanding of Heart Defects in Children

Cardiologists, basic scientists and computational biologists at University of Utah Health contributed to the largest study of its kind to examine the genetic cause of sporadic cases of congenital heart defects.

12/11

Recognition, Research

Vitae 2017: People and Stories That Drive Our Research

Inspiration comes from unexpected places, a theme that reverbrated throughout University of Utah Health Science’s annual Vitae. This year’s event spotlighted six star faculty who captivated the crowd with stories of thei...

12/11

Research

Researchers Identify Protein that Controls Lyme-related Arthritis Severity

Researchers are focusing on understanding the role of the immune system in controlling the range of arthritis severity that Lyme patients experience.

10/25

Research

A Viral “Bait-and-Switch” Boosts Infection

U of U Health scientists uncovers insights into how viral infections can trigger certain types of cancers.

10/23

Education

SACNAS Supports STEM Aspirations

The University of Utah-sponsored 2017 Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans (SACNAS) conference offered more than 100 professional and leadership development sessions delving into everything ...

10/23

Education

U of U-Sponsored SACNAS Explores Health Disparities in the Hispanic Community

During a session titled Health Disparities in Disease at the 2017 Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) conference in Salt Lake City, three researchers tackled how disease...

10/23

Education

SACNAS Supports STEM Aspirations

The University of Utah-sponsored 2017 Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans (SACNAS) conference offered more than 100 professional and leadership development sessions delving into everything ...

10/05

Health Care, Health Care Transformation

Huntsman Cancer Foundation Agreement FAQ

9/18

Research

Vitamin C Regulates Blood Stem Cells, Decreasing Risk of Blood Cancer

Without the proper level of Vitamin C, blood stem cells proliferated and failed to specialize appropriately. The Vitamin C-deficient mice showed an increased rate of various blood cancers.

9/15

Research

The Severity of Heart Scar Tissue May Increase Incidence of Stroke

In a recent study, University of Utah Health researchers found severe left atrial fibrosis was associated with an increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, including stroke, heart attack...

9/01

Research

Gut Check: A New Way to Tackle Heart Disease

Researchers at the University of Utah Health are turning their attention to a seemingly unlikely perpetrator, the intestine, to understand its role in controlling the concentration and type of fat deposited into the bloo...

8/18

Research

An Almost Four-Decade Odyssey to Find the Cause of a Rare Muscle Disease

Janet Hanson's journey, which began with the birth of her first child 57 years earlier, culminated with the discovery of a rare genetic mutation responsible for the constellation of symptoms that restricted, but never st...

8/08

Research

Reducing Systolic Blood Pressure Benefits Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

A new study, published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN), shows that lowering the systolic blood pressure (SBP) to <120 mmHg prevents cardiovascular complications and early death in CKD patients...

7/19

Research

Women Seeking Emergency Contraception Benefit From Hormonal IUD Option

A new study found women seeking short-term emergency contraception benefit from a variety of options for long-term birth control.

7/19

Research

Farming Crystals in Space

Scientists at University of Utah Health, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and University of California San Diego sent protein crystals to space to develop new antidotes for nerve agents.

6/29

Education

Drawing Strength From Diversity

By 2050, it’s expected that minorities will become the majority in America. SACNAS is to boosting diversity in the STEM workforce to catch up with the nation’s changing demographics.

6/26

Research

Unraveling the Mystery Behind Tourette’s Tics

Researchers at U of U Health may have identified a biological factor that underlies the repetitive tics that characterize Tourette’s syndrome.

6/20

Research

Could Gut Bacteria Play a Role in Autoimmune Disease?

Autoimmune diseases, such as Type-1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis, are on the rise and stem from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Researchers now believe that bacteria in your ...

5/26

Research

Complex Genome Engineering Feats Just Got Easier, Thanks to Easi-CRISPR

In no uncertain terms, CRISPR/Cas9 has revolutionized the field of genome engineering. An adaptation called Easi-CRISPR (Efficient additions with ssDNA inserts-CRISPR) greatly simplifies creation of transgenic mice, an e...

5/22

Research

Method Bulks Up Muscle During Bed Rest

A new study led by Micah Drummond, Ph.D., assistant professor of physical therapy at University of Utah College of Health has found a way to keep muscles from deteriorating during bed rest.

5/18

Research

Modeling the Movement of Superbugs to Prevent Infections

A new study has identified a cost-effective intervention that could significantly reduce the spread of dangerous bacteria throughout the broader community.

5/15

Research

Bariatric Surgery Can Complicate Subsequent Pregnancies. Does Your Doctor Know Best?

Most of us know about the benefits of bariatric surgery, most notably losing weight. But a new study finds that a large proportion of doctors don’t take action to prevent a known problem: complications during subsequent ...

5/05

Research

Next Gen Testing Catches More Causes of Infectious Disease

Despite advances in medical care, half of all young children in the United States who come down with pneumonia wind up in the hospital. Two new diagnostic tools could find the culprits for one-third of difficult-to-diagn...

3/31

Research

One Has It and One Doesn't: Changing the Trajectory of a Rare Disease

A brother and sister share the same rare disease. Only, while the girl is disabled for life, her brother is a typical, rambunctious preschooler. The difference? The brother was diagnosed at birth and the sister was not. ...

3/31

Research

Waking Up “Sleeping” HIV In Order To Kill It

Thanks to antiretroviral drugs, HIV is no longer the death sentence it once was for those who have access to these medicines. But HIV is still not curable because the virus is able hide out in cells in the body, where it...

3/24

Research

Test Could Curb Unnecessary Antibiotic Use in Kids

When a doctor diagnoses a child with pneumonia, all too often the default is to prescribe antibiotics. Considering that antibiotics can cause serious side effects and overuse causes microbes to become resistant to the li...

3/21

Research

Gene Linked to Early Menopause

While most women experience menopause around 51 years of age, women with primary ovarian insufficiency go through menopause before the age of 40, with some going through the life-altering event as early as in their teens...

3/14

Research

How Cells Repair the “Bubble Wrap” that Protects DNA

Our DNA is wrapped in a bubble, a double membrane called the nuclear envelope, which protects it and directs molecular traffic to and from the nucleus. Many natural processes, such as cell division, create holes in the n...

2/28

Research

Relief at Their Fingertips: Phone Monitoring Program Reduces Suffering of Chemotherapy Patients

Patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience difficult but treatable symptoms – including fatigue, pain, and nausea - in between healthcare appointments. But because providers are often not aware of them, some patie...

1/19

Research

When it Comes to Preventing Clots, Deviating from Recommended Dosing Could Come with a Cost

For patients affected by atrial fibrillation, a form of irregular heartbeat, increased risk for blood clots and stroke is a serious concern. Medicines used to thin the blood offer a relatively simple treatment that can s...

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