Time Heals All Wounds – Eventually But U of U-Developed Hydrogels Heal Them Faster
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Time may heal all wounds-but not as fast as two hydrogel dressings developed by University of Utah medical researchers.
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Genetic Variation Protects Against 2 Deadly Malaria Types, U of U, Other Researchers Report in The Lancet
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Children who possess a gene that allows them to produce high levels of nitric oxide are protected from two of the deadliest forms of malaria, according to a report published today in the international medical journal, The Lancet.
Read MoreAAMC Selects David Bjorkman for Fellowship Program
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David J. Bjorkman, M.D., M.S.P.H., senior associate dean of the University of Utah School of Medicine, has been selected to participate in a new national leadership development program for current and future medical school deans. Bjorkman is one of three individuals selected from among 16 applicants for the 2002-2003 Council of Deans Fellowship Program, sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
Read MoreU College of Health Introduces Project GAIN
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In a wheelchair he designed himself, Tom Houston regularly hits a golf ball 250 yards at the driving range. Ogden’s Ron Smith plays with one arm and is passionate about the game. Houston, Smith and several other golfers with a variety of disabilities will be on hand Oct. 30 when the University of Utah College of Health introduces a project for golfers with disabilities to the Salt Lake community.
Read MoreThe Best Doctors in America®Lists 130 U of U Medical School Faculty
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One hundred thirty faculty members at the University of Utah School of Medicine are included in the 2001-2002 list of The Best Doctors in America®. The consumer database, compiled biannually by Best Doctors, Inc., polls tens of thousands of leading specialists throughout the country who are asked what doctors they themselves would go to for treatment in their specialty. The latest list includes 30,000 physicians in 43 specialties and more than 400 subspecialties.
Read MoreFree Music, Mile Walk and Costume Ball Just A Sampling Of The U’s Wellness Week Activities
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University of Utah students, faculty, staff and the greater community can learn more about health and wellness during the U’s upcoming Wellness Week, Oct. 28 through 31.
Read MoreU Med School’s International Travel Clinic Offers Pre- and Post-Trip Counseling
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That dream vacation can quickly become a nightmare if you become sick in a strange land. The key to keeping your health from going south while you’re exploring the North Pole (or any other exotic clime) is a pre-trip visit to the University of Utah School of Medicine’s International Travel Clinic.
Read MoreGene Prevents ‘Brains Everywhere’ Utah, Japanese Biologists Discover Gene that Keeps Brain in Flatworm’s Head
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Scientists at the University of Utah and in Japan have discovered a gene that ensures the flatworm’s brain develops within its head. When the “brains everywhere” gene is silenced, brain material develops throughout the body, including the worm’s tail.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Reports the Death of a Student
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The University of Utah is sad to report the untimely death of one of its students who died early this morning following a swimming exercise in the HPER (Health Physical Education Recreation) Complex’s pool. The medical examiner’s office will be performing an examination today.
Read MoreSkatin’ Utes to Open Home Schedule with Shot in the Arm Home Games Offer Free Health Benefits to Fans
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Record crowds are expected this year, when the puck drops at Skatin’ Utes home hockey games. There are several reasons club organizers, coaches and players are expecting to increase their fan base for the 2002-2003 season. First, new players are providing a boost to an already good team.
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