Tag: Health Sciences
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Imaging capabilities allow researchers to peer into protein transport systems
A new study from University of Georgia cell biologists analyzes the transport system that builds…
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UGA start-up company moves from incubator into Athens community
One of the University of Georgia’s most innovative start-up companies is preparing to expand its…
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New targets identified to combat tissue fibrosis
Multiple types of cells are needed for patients to recover from surgery or to restore…
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UGA research shows that food portion size and shape can deceive the brain
As the holiday season gears up, beware of the popular tip that advises dieters to…
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New research shows promise for earlier, better dementia diagnosis
Nearly 36 million people worldwide are estimated to currently have dementia. That number is expected…
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The University of Georgia receives Phase II Grand Challenges Explorations funding
The University of Georgia announced today that it will receive Phase II funding through Grand…
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UGA Extension sets challenge to help keep holiday pounds off
Holidays can be a time of continuous feasts for some, leading to excess pounds when…
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UGA scientist calls for crypto cure
A recent study involving more than 22,000 children in Africa and Asia revealed that the…
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GRU/UGA Medical Partnership awarded AAMC Shining Star
The Georgia Regents University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership Community Health program received one of the…
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UGA seminar to focus on the rabies virus
Experts from the University of Georgia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the…
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UGA researcher receives NIH grant to improve women’s health in Liberia
War exposure, gender-based violence and extreme poverty following 14 years of civil war has resulted…
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Statin, osteoporosis drug combo may help treat parasitic infections
Athens, Ga. – Researchers at the University of Georgia have discovered that a combination of…
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UGA researcher develops new medicine that attacks HIV before it integrates with human DNA
Athens, Ga. – Thirty-four million people are living with human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, worldwide…
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UGA Extension emphasizes radon, poison awareness during Children’s Health Month
Becoming a parent can mean being hyper aware of the dangers household items—like the stairs,…
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UGA pharmacy to host medical device regulations conference
The University of Georgia will host its first medical device regulations conference Nov. 6 at…
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UGA to help Georgians navigate health insurance options
Twelve University of Georgia health navigators are working through their final days of training as…
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State of Public Health Conference to tackle health care reform on Oct. 3
Athens, Ga. – Len M. Nichols, a renowned health care economist and professor of health…
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UGA receives $7 million NIH grant to study building blocks of life
A team of senior researchers at the University of Georgia have received a five-year $7.4…
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University Health Center’s immunization team wins award
The University of Georgia Health Center’s immunization team received the 2013 Walt Orenstein Champions for…
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Ansel Symposium to address role of pharmacy in affordable care
The 10th Annual Howard C. Ansel Symposium at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy…
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Leading expert on genetics of obesity to deliver Boyd Lecture at UGA
World-renowned geneticist Claude Bouchard, professor and director of the Human Genomics Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical…
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Mental illness prescriptions increase during recession, says UGA study
Perhaps surprisingly, public health overall improves during economic recessions. Fewer people die, fewer heart attacks…
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UGA pharmacy to hold ‘Dawgtoberfest: Rx for Good Health’ Oct. 16
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy is celebrating American Pharmacists Month with the 11th…
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Science of Veterinary Medicine Symposium to be held Oct. 10 at UGA
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine will host its annual Science of Veterinary…
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