Stories tagged with: Health Research

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Research

New study led by OHIO researcher reveals surprising attitudes among Ohio primary care providers toward diabetes vs. opioid use disorder treatment

A study by Berkeley Franz reveals surprising insights into how primary care providers in Ohio perceive and treat opioid use disorder differently from other chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes.

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Research

Scientists discover new clues about joint disease and possible treatments

A new study has uncovered important clues about why joints get weaker with age and obesity—and it may help lead to better treatments for osteoarthritis.

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Future Medicine

Forever young: OHIO sharpens focus on molecular aging

What if slowing the effects of aging came down to tweaking the smallest building blocks of life? That’s the frontier »¨¼¾´«Ã½ scientists are pushing toward at the newly aligned Institute for Molecular Medicine and Aging.

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Research Opportunities

Diabetes Institute launches new program to cultivate future biomedical research

The Diabetes Institute announced the launch of the Diabetes Scholars Program, a new initiative designed to prepare the next generation of scientific leaders in cardiometabolic health.

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Health Research

‘These are worrisome numbers,’ OHIO researchers work to prevent Lyme disease in Ohio and Appalachia

Lyme disease is the most common tickborne illness in Ohio, and the number of cases have significantly increased in recent years. Mario J. Grijalva, Ph.D., director of »¨¼¾´«Ã½â€™s Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute, explains the cause of this increase and the University's role in Lyme education and prevention.

Graciela Muniz-Terrera
Research

New study coauthored by OHIO researcher finds intimate partner violence leaves lasting brain injuries and mental health issues

A new study coauthored by Graciela Muniz-Terrera offers powerful new evidence that women exposed to intimate partner violence face lasting brain health consequences, often decades after the abuse.

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Heritage College

Edison Biotechnology Institute receives new name and sharpened focus on molecular aging

The »¨¼¾´«Ã½ Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine announced a name change and refined focus for the Edison Biotechnology Institute.

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Medical rankings

»¨¼¾´«Ã½â€™s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine recognized nationally for rural health impact in U.S. News rankings

»¨¼¾´«Ã½â€™s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine continues to earn national praise for its commitment to improving health care access in underserved communities.

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Research and Impact

Renowned »¨¼¾´«Ã½ researcher secures funding for new cancer research technology

John Kopchick, Ph.D., Goll-Ohio Eminent Scholar, was awarded $2.35 million in federal funding to acquire state-of-the-art equipment essential for advancing cancer research and treatment at the »¨¼¾´«Ã½ Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Health Research

OHIO professor collaborates to study cultural adaptability of Project ECHO

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Professor Nagesh Rao collaborated with colleagues from other educational institutions to assess Project ECHO’s rapid diffusion.

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Virtual Reality

Scripps graduate student’s virtual reality project tackles cancer care education

A project led by a Scripps College graduate student is addressing cancer care education through the use of virtual reality (VR), in collaboration with the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Vishwajeet Puri, a professor of Biomedical Sciences at »¨¼¾´«Ã½ and the principal investigator of the project.
Health Research

NIH backs OHIO scientists in study of protein driving metabolic wellness

Biomedical researchers at »¨¼¾´«Ã½ have received National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to investigate the role of a protein that is pivotal in fueling skeletal muscle, regulating exercise endurance, and enhancing insulin sensitivity.

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Russ Prize

Groundbreaking diabetes management tool wins national Russ Prize

Established by OHIO alumnus Fritz Russ, the Russ Prize is one of the nation’s top awards for breakthrough achievements in engineering and technology.

Medical student Sydney Lingerak shares her experiences in the REACH program.
Health and Wellness

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine introduces immersive rural medicine training program

The Heritage College has started a new program that gives participating medical students first-hand knowledge of the barriers to care rural Appalachian patients experience.

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Research

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers find promising avenue for osteoarthritis prevention

A groundbreaking study by a team of Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers reveals that limiting growth hormone reception may significantly reduce the development of osteoarthritis.

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