Indigenous Health Lecture
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To improve health outcomes today, Dr. Adams shared that Canada must address their country’s violent past—and present—towards Indigenous Peoples.
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Study: COVID may increase risk of stroke in kids
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Overall risk is low but real, data suggests.
Read MoreRacial disparities persist in atrial fibrillation diagnosis and care
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A new study describes racial disparities in the treatment of atrial fibrillation and other cardiovascular conditions, and offers recommendations about how to remediate them.
Read More$3.6M gift expands efforts to diagnose rare genetic diseases
A gift from the Mark and Kathie Miller Pediatric Genomics Fund will support a pair of pediatric genetic research programs at the Center for Genomic Medicine at University of Utah Health.
Read MoreGiving Ute children a Head Start for health
Creating a well-trodden path between the U and the eight tribal nations of Utah is one of the primary goals envisioned by colleges and schools throughout the U.
Read MoreThe 2022-23 Curci Foundation Scholars
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The seven students are the first cohort to receive support from a $1.75 million gift from the Shurl and Kay Curci Foundation’s doctorate scholarship initiative, that will fund two years of graduate school.
Read MoreMore than 40% of Americans misled others about COVID-19 status
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Study surveyed whether people were truthful with their COVID-19 status, their vaccination status and/or their adherence to preventative guidelines, including masking, distancing and quarantining.
Read MoreMaking connections: Science and art come together
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View the science art gallery and meet the scientists on Nov. 3 from 5-7pm at the Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City.
Read MoreSecuring health equity for all
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This year’s MEDiversity Week theme, “Securing Health Equity for All,” will explore how we can develop policies, practices and programs that move us closer to the goal of eliminating health disparities.
Read MoreBreaking ground on a new era of medical education
The new $185 million medical education facilities are made possible through major grants from the state of Utah, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, the Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation and other generous contributors.
Read MoreIncreased risk for stillbirth passed through male relatives
Study shows risk of stillbirth can be inherited and tends to be passed down through male members of the family, with greater risk when the condition comes from the father’s side of the family.
Read MoreU pilot project to help people experiencing homelessness
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College of Health planning project brings together people experiencing homelessness, civic leaders and academic collaborators to plan a community-designed resource hub.
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