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NIH Grant for ACCORDS
Oct 3, 2019 byThe Adult and Child Consortium for Health Outcomes and Delivery Science has received a $3.8 million grant to advance implementation science and cancer control.Full story -
CU Study Fills Obesity Care Evidence Gap with Toolbox Approach
Sep 25, 2019 byA new study led by researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine finds that patients, when given the option to use evidence-based medical weight management tools in a primary care setting, achieve better weight loss results compared to those who receive routine care.Full story -
Vets with Brain Trauma at Risk for Suicide
Sep 11, 2019 byA CU researcher says that veterans who have suffered traumatic brain injury are more than twice as likely to commit suicide.Full story -
Physician's Attitude Affects HPV Vaccine Acceptance
Sep 16, 2019 byGirls and boys whose physician strongly recommends the HPV vaccine are more likely to get vaccinated, a CU study shows.Full story -
More Kids Unvaccinated for Measles in 2019
Sep 11, 2019 byMore children went to school this fall with personal or religious exemptions from the measles vaccine, a report issued by Children's Hospital Colorado and the Colorado Children's Immunization Coalition shows.Full story -
Keep Vaping Liquids Away from Toddlers
Sep 18, 2019 byVaping liquids can sicken small children, a CU physician says.Full story -
Julia Cooper Named Chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Sep 19, 2019 byJulia P. Cooper, PhD, has been named chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics by the University of Colorado School of Medicine, effective March 1, 2020.Full story -
Gabow honored by National Academy of Medicine
Sep 19, 2019 byPatricia Gabow, MD, professor emerita of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and former CEO of Denver Health, has today been named the recipient of the Gustav O. Lienhard Award for Advancement of Health Care.Full story -
CU Researchers: Fast MRIs offer alternative to CT scans for pediatric head injuries
Sep 18, 2019 byResearchers from the CU School of Medicine have released a study that shows that a new imaging method “fast MRI” is effective in identifying traumatic brain injuries in children, and can avoid exposure to ionizing radiation and anesthesia.Full story -
CU Researchers Identify Potential Target for Cardiac Fibrosis Treatment
Sep 17, 2019 byA research team led by scientists from the Consortium for Fibrosis Research & Translation (CFReT) at the CU School of Medicine has identified a potential target for treating heart failure related to fibrosis.Full story -
CU to Offer Innovative Palliative and Hospice Fellowship Training Program
Sep 16, 2019 byThe CU School of Medicine has been approved to begin offering a first-in-the-nation non-residential fellowship program as a way to meet the need for trained physician specialists in hospice and palliative medicine.Full story -
Researchers Study Cannabis and Athletes
Aug 22, 2019 byAthletes who use CBD and THC experience a variety of calming and adverse effects, but those who use both for pain and anxiety seem to benefit the most, a CU researcher says.Full story -
CU School of Medicine Researcher Makes Key Finding Related to pre-mRNA Splicing
Sep 4, 2019 byA new study led by scientists from the University of Colorado School of Medicine offers insight into the mechanism of a key cellular process.Full story -
Gun Storage Map to Prevent Suicide
Aug 26, 2019 byTo help prevent suicides, CU faculty have created the nation's first online out-of-home firearm storage map for the public to use in times of crisis.Full story -
Over-Attributing Symptoms to Menopause Onset
Jul 23, 2019 byPhysicians should not always assume that perimenopause is to blame for symptoms women in their 30s through 50s suffer, a CU specialist says.Full story -
CU Doctor with Diabetes Leads ADA
Jul 31, 2019 byRobert H. Eckel, MD, who has had diabetes most of his life, will lead the American Diabetes Association.Full story -
Selling Rural Care to Future MDs
Aug 9, 2019 byMedical schools are finding ways to make practicing in rural areas more attractive to students.Full story -
Head Injuries Plague Rugby Players
Aug 2, 2019 byMore girls are playing rugby, and their head injuries are climbing, a CU physician says.Full story -
Palliative Care for MS Patients
Aug 5, 2019 byPatients with multiple sclerosis can benefit from palliative care no matter what stage of the disease, a CU physician says.Full story -
Too Few Resources for Autistic Children
Jul 29, 2019 byResources for children diagnosed with autism have not kept up with patient demand, a Children's Hospital Colorado psychologist says.Full story
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