A new study has found that people with the sickle cell genetic variant are almost exclusively infected by a distinct variety of malaria parasites, which may help protect against severe...
Researchers at the U developed a tool to test electronic health records for safety. Today, it's used in thousands of hospitals and prevents hundreds of thousands of medication errors annually.
Medical facts can tell us what treatments are possible. Clinical ethics helps answer a different question: What choice best reflects the life and values of the person receiving care?
National recognition for quality, milestone anniversaries for trauma, mental health, and cardiac transplant care, new career pathways for displaced women rebuilding their lives in Utah, and more September highlights.
What turns a question about teaching into meaningful research? With dedicated time and guidance, faculty can investigate how students learn and use those insights to strengthen medical education.
The Society includes 15 top-tier researchers and physicians who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in patient care, education, research, and service.
Dental care was once out of reach for thousands of Utahns. Expanded Medicaid coverage is changing that by helping more people access care and build a foundation for better health.
A clear sky doesn’t always mean clean air. New research is turning complex air quality data into practical tools that help more Utahns safely enjoy the outdoors.
Cristofer Reyes, de apenas unos meses de edad, estaba claramente enfermo. Su pediatra habitual no se encontraba en el consultorio, pero en varias consultas le dijeron a su familia que...
Preparing students for medicine goes beyond clinical expertise. Exploring ethics, arts, and humanities can broaden perspectives and deepen their understanding of what it means to care for another person.
University of Utah Health has received a $30 million award to lead two large, multicenter clinical trials comparing treatments for alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Utah DCC Faculty PIs Valerie Vaughn, MD...
The protein appears to cause liver damage by triggering an out-of-place immune response. Blocking this pathway can protect against liver injury in human cells and mouse models.
For kids like Cristofer, who has a rare neurodegenerative condition called vanishing white matter disease, research and clinical trials at U of U Health are bringing hope and transforming futures.
The University of Utah's Cutaneous Nerve Laboratory uses skin biopsies to diagnose neuropathy and advance neurological research. See how the lab finds answers that are more than skin deep.
Opening celebration for the new medical school, first-of-its-kind gene regulation map targets treatment for heart failure, a healthy start for West Valley families, and more August highlights.
Rural and low-income Medicare patients were less likely to receive timely home rehabilitation after hip or knee replacement, with delays linked to poorer recovery.
What does it take to design a medical school for the future? The architects behind Utah’s newest medical education building reveal how an ambitious vision took shape.
The University of Utah’s Data Coordinating Center will oversee trial and data management, providing independent analysis for the XPRIZE Healthspan Competition.
Almost 90% of Americans believe that it’s always best to take the full course of antibiotics, even when you feel better. The reality is more complicated.
For the first time, Utah’s medical school has one place to call home—a space designed to transform how future physicians learn, connect, and prepare to care for communities.
Researchers are combining genetic studies of Utah families with AI-based molecular biology tools to find new medications that may ultimately help treat OA at its source.
What happens when research drives public policy? Explore how evidence-based research is improving survivor care, informing legislation, and helping prevent sexual violence.
