Healing Utah's mental health crisis
Suicide prevention is a complex, multifaceted issue. The dramatic shortage of psychiatrists and other mental health providers throughout the country is one of many severe hurdles to accessing care.... Read More
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That's a lot of hearts
The Utah Department of Health recognized U of U Health's community clinics earlier this month for their efforts to treat & care for patients with high blood pressure.... Read More
Mind the Gap: Increasing Diversity in Research Will Open Doors for Precision Medicine
Science is known for its rigor. Exemplary experiments are systematic and controlled, and, in fields such as medicine, examining large populations is key. Meticulous science has translated into medical advances that are coming at a furious pace. But when it comes to serving minority populations, research has missed the mark. Health disparities have developed, and the risks of this gross oversight have become all too apparent.... Read More
When it comes to CRISPR, patients need a seat at the table
Imagine that you are diagnosed with a fatal disease caused by a defect in a single gene. If technology existed that could "edit" the error and cure the disease, would you use it? Would you edit a gene that caused a significant disability, such as blindness? What about for a genetic trait that increases your risk of obesity or alcoholism? Would your decisions change if it were your child’s genome? ... Read More
Get ready, doctors. Direct-to-Consumer Genetics is here to stay.
The idea of humans being masters of their own fate is as much a lie as it is true. What’s to be done if you find yourself genetically predisposed to heart failure, depression, cancer? You play the hand you’re dealt. ... Read More
Community Physician Group recognized nationally, locally for improving value, quality
The Community Physician Group and the Department of Family & Preventive Medicine have decreased emergency department use, managed 77% of crisis interventions without higher level of care, and tripled the number of quality measures meeting their goal. ... Read More
