Recent Research

Doctor holding a digital tablet with x-ray of body skeleton with liver. Stethoscope and syringe on the desk
01.24.24

To meet the rising demand for liver transplants, researchers explore donors who were on a high level of life support. 

01.16.24

Conversations around menstrual health may combat stigma and improve equal access to period products.

12.11.23

Forensic toxicologists work across the medical and criminal legal systems to understand the rapidly-changing landscape of drugs in the U.S.

Afro-american wife visiting ill husband in hospital room. Sick african man patient resting in hospital bed and hugging girlfriend during visit in clinic
11.30.23

African American men are more affected by cancer, ChatGPT may help patients understand sleep apnea, and looking at the basic needs of mothers in treatment for opioids use.

Festive celebration roasted turkey with gravy for Thanksgiving or Christmas
11.22.23

According to data in mice, extra tryptophan in turkey and other foods could reduce the risk of future colitis flares. 

10.27.23

How two emergency medicine professors are implementing communication training to improve patient outcomes.

10.26.23

A physical therapist works to understand why knee pain affects some people and not others — and how to treat it.

Woman in labour on a yoga ball
10.24.23

A midwife explains how both help prenatally and during labor and have benefits for those who opt for epidurals and those who do not.

10.18.23

New research explores how mitochondrial genetic material is inherited; improving culturally competent care for transgender patients; and the lack of menstrual supplies in prison.

10.18.23

Pelvic floor therapy can help align the mind and body.

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