Category: Uncategorized
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Researchers map unequal impact of COVID-19
Vulnerable counties in South Georgia are getting hit the hardest.
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UGA Science and Engineering Fair held online
Nearly 600 students participated in the statewide online competition.
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Emotion coaching can help in anorexia nervosa treatment
A “five-minute speech sample” can help therapists determine course of action.
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What you need to know about the census
The U.S. Census Bureau is on a mission to reach every person in the country.
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Student emergency fund helps Dawgs in need
As the number of requests surged, UGA increased support for the funds.
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Struggling community takes on COVID-19 crisis
UGA School of Social Work helps East Athens find resources.
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Maintaining mental health during the pandemic
Graduate students develop a well-being guide to aid the community.
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Growing back the lymph system
The study provides hope for cancer-related lymphedema.
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Pharmacist clears up confusion about remdesivir
New COVID-19 drug might shorten duration of symptoms in severely ill patients.
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NIH grants will fund study of innate immunity to influenza and pneumococcus
UGA researcher Balázs Rada is the principal investigator on two NIH-funded projects totaling $2.3M.
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Study seeks risk factors for COVID-19 severity
Symptoms and test results can determine levels of inflammation in the body.
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Does more outdoor time increase risk of ticks?
With more people hiking during pandemic, ticks are hitching rides home.
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Are we speaking the same mental health language?
Study finds African Americans, mental health groups use different terms.
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Ecoreach creates virtual science lessons
Student organization fills a gap with a suite of online hands-on science activities.
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Five UGA tennis players named All-Americans for 2020 season
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association has named five University of Georgia tennis players ITA All-Americans for…
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Obese adults facing Medicaid expansion gap
Research shows their coverage is increasing but at a slower rate.
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Georgia 4-H’er uses Project Achievement skills to sew masks for children
Emma Wilson, a 10-year-old from Hancock County, is using her 4-H Project Achievement skills to…
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UGA pharmacists grapple with Albany’s coronavirus crisis
They find themselves in the middle of one of the state’s hot spots.
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UGA alumnus fights COVID-19 as ICU doctor
Two years after his return to Athens, Andrew McCown contends with a pandemic.
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Model projects 1,500 additional deaths in Georgia
Individual choices, widespread testing and contact tracing have potential to save lives.
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UGA, state connecting farmers with consumers
Because of pandemic, producers are experiencing distribution difficulties.

