Organ ‘Crosstalk’ Extends Harms of Inflammation from Liver to Brain Organ ‘Crosstalk’ Extends Harms of Inflammation from Liver to Brain

Organ ‘Crosstalk’ Extends Harms of Inflammation from Liver to Brain

Friday, October 11, 2024
As people age, the liver is among several organs that experience chronic, low-grade inflammation, a state that keeps the immune system activated even though there is no threat. Liver inflammation has been linked to...
Study to Determine Whether End-of-Life Care Is Consistent With Wishes of Patients With Dementia Study to Determine Whether End-of-Life Care Is Consistent With Wishes of Patients With Dementia

Study to Determine Whether End-of-Life Care Is Consistent With Wishes of Patients With Dementia

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Soon after a dementia diagnosis, many people document their preferences for medical care near the end of their lives, often stipulating that they want to avoid hospitalizations and aggressive interventions. A new...
Professor and Chairman of The Department of Urology Accepted as Member of Prestigious Clinical Society for Genitourinary Surgeons Professor and Chairman of The Department of Urology Accepted as Member of Prestigious Clinical Society for Genitourinary Surgeons

Professor and Chairman of The Department of Urology Accepted as Member of Prestigious Clinical Society for Genitourinary Surgeons

Monday, October 7, 2024
Professor and Chairman of the Department of Urology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Michael S. Cookson, M.D., was recently accepted as a member of the prestigious Clinical Society for Genitourinary...
Grant Funds PA Student Rotations in Rural Clinics Integrating Primary Care, Mental Health Grant Funds PA Student Rotations in Rural Clinics Integrating Primary Care, Mental Health

Grant Funds PA Student Rotations in Rural Clinics Integrating Primary Care, Mental Health

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Physician associate students from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences campus are embarking on three-month rotations in rural primary care clinics that integrate mental health services into their practices. The...
Researchers to Deploy Smartphone App to Reduce Alcohol Use in Unhoused Researchers to Deploy Smartphone App to Reduce Alcohol Use in Unhoused

Researchers to Deploy Smartphone App to Reduce Alcohol Use in Unhoused

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
In 2022, researchers from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences  and the University of North Texas Health Science Center published findings from a pilot trial of a mobile application to help reduce drinking...
Jea Named Chair in Department of Neurosurgery in OU College of Medicine Jea Named Chair in Department of Neurosurgery in OU College of Medicine

Jea Named Chair in Department of Neurosurgery in OU College of Medicine

Thursday, September 19, 2024
Andrew Jea, M.D., MBA, MHA, FACS, FAAP, has been named chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and clinical service chief at OU Health. Jea has served as...
OU Unveils Bold Expansion Plan to Increase Medical School Enrollment, Meet State Health Care Needs OU Unveils Bold Expansion Plan to Increase Medical School Enrollment, Meet State Health Care Needs

OU Unveils Bold Expansion Plan to Increase Medical School Enrollment, Meet State Health Care Needs

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents approved an ambitious plan in Tulsa today to incrementally increase enrollment in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program in the OU College of Medicine at OU Health Sciences by...
Publication Demonstrates Appeal of Menthol Cigarettes to Young People Publication Demonstrates Appeal of Menthol Cigarettes to Young People

Publication Demonstrates Appeal of Menthol Cigarettes to Young People

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
While the overall rate of cigarette smoking has decreased in the United States, the use of menthol cigarettes has risen among young adult smokers. A University of Oklahoma researcher published a study today showing...
OU Health Sciences Earns $5.3 Million From NIH to Boost Cancer Research, Support Emerging Scientists OU Health Sciences Earns $5.3 Million From NIH to Boost Cancer Research, Support Emerging Scientists

OU Health Sciences Earns $5.3 Million From NIH to Boost Cancer Research, Support Emerging Scientists

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
A $5.3 million National Institutes of Health grant awarded to the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences will support advanced cancer research in Oklahoma. The Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant...
Brain Vasculature Changes Important for Predicting Cognitive Impairment Brain Vasculature Changes Important for Predicting Cognitive Impairment

Brain Vasculature Changes Important for Predicting Cognitive Impairment

Monday, September 16, 2024
University of Oklahoma researchers recently published a study showing that several measurements of the brain, including blood flow and the brain’s ability to compensate for the lack of it, are better predictors...
College of Pharmacy Researcher Develops Drug Delivery System for Chemo-Induced Hearing Loss College of Pharmacy Researcher Develops Drug Delivery System for Chemo-Induced Hearing Loss

College of Pharmacy Researcher Develops Drug Delivery System for Chemo-Induced Hearing Loss

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The chemotherapy drug cisplatin is a lifesaver for many adults and children diagnosed with cancer, but it often causes hearing loss, a side effect that can diminish quality of life following treatment. To prevent...
Torbey Named Chair of Department of Neurology in OU College of Medicine Torbey Named Chair of Department of Neurology in OU College of Medicine

Torbey Named Chair of Department of Neurology in OU College of Medicine

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
After a nationwide search, Michel Torbey, M.D., MBA, MPH, has been named chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He will also hold the Kathryn G. and Doss Owen Lynn,...
Researcher Earns NIH Grant to Study Thousands of Natural Products for Anticancer Properties Researcher Earns NIH Grant to Study Thousands of Natural Products for Anticancer Properties

Researcher Earns NIH Grant to Study Thousands of Natural Products for Anticancer Properties

Monday, August 26, 2024
Today, about 25% of drugs approved to treat cancer are derived from nature – from the bark of a tree to marine life to bacteria in the soil. However, great potential remains in the discovery of natural products...
OU Health Sciences Celebrates Hundreds of Students During White Coat Ceremonies OU Health Sciences Celebrates Hundreds of Students During White Coat Ceremonies

OU Health Sciences Celebrates Hundreds of Students During White Coat Ceremonies

Friday, August 23, 2024
The White Coat Ceremony holds a special place in the hearts of aspiring clinicians. It marks the next phase of their medical education as they begin their first-year orientation. For many, it marks a moment when...
OU Nursing Students Join Hospitals in Norman, Duncan OU Nursing Students Join Hospitals in Norman, Duncan

OU Nursing Students Join Hospitals in Norman, Duncan

Friday, August 23, 2024
 Students at the University of Oklahoma have continued to answer the call to fill the statewide nurse shortage. The Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing is Oklahoma’s largest nursing program. It spans...
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