Cross-campus and community collaboration
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When the U West Valley project launched in 2021, an existing relationship between University of Utah Health and University Neighborhood Partners took on new meaning.
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‘Time cells’ in the brain are critical for complex learning
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As animals learn to distinguish between differently timed events, the pattern of time cell activity changes to represent each pattern of events differently.
Read MorePerinatal mental health: Challenges and hope for mothers
When so many mothers have struggled with postpartum depression and anxiety, why hasn’t perinatal mental health gotten the attention it deserves? U of U Health is paying attention.
Read MoreHunting an underground epidemic
Researchers are mapping where in Utah harbors the Valley fever fungus. The fungal infection spreads through spores in the soil and dust, and could be more widespread than anyone thought.
Read MoreBeacon of Hope
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For Rare Disease Day, U of U Health highlights the university’s success treating rare inherited disorders with new gene therapies.
Read MoreHow cancer can trigger dementia
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Sometimes cancers produce the protein, known as PNMA2, outside the brain, triggering an immune assault that leads to patient’s cognitive decline.
Read MoreSundance film highlights U of U Health program
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For four years, the New Narratives in Health series has promoted powerful individual stories and innovations in health care.
Read MoreAddressing America’s invisible, billion-dollar problem
The U’s Family Caregiving Collaborative is leading the way at the historic Caregiver Nation Summit in Washington D.C.
Read MoreWhen electronic health records are hard to use, patient safety may be at risk
With no standards for usability and safety, the systems are less likely to catch medical errors that could harm patients.
Read MoreU of U Health no. 1 Utah hospital for 10th year
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U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 Best Hospitals Rankings have rated University of Utah Hospital No. 1 in Utah and the Salt Lake City metro area for the tenth consecutive year.
Read MoreDevice for treating challenging bone fractures cleared by FDA
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The Bone Bolt System received an FDA 510(k) clearance to sell and market the device, marking it the first for a brand new medical device in the U’s history.
Read MoreDiscrimination toward children with disabilities
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Discrimination against children with disabilities may lead to substandard medical treatment, which could contribute to poor health outcomes.
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