May 4, 2010
The popular diabetes medication metformin works in different fashion than the current widely accepted view. This new finding could lead to wider use of the drug particularly in people with cancer and diseases linked to TSC deficiency like tuberous sclerosis and lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM).
May 3, 2010
With more than $5M in funded research in four years, 11 journal articles in 2009 alone, more than a dozen pending or granted patents, and his second spin-off company, you might say that Jason Heikenfeld is running at the speed of light.
May 3, 2010
Bloodstream infections associated with catheters can be significantly reduced through quality improvement efforts, possibly leading to better health outcomes and lives saved, decreased stays at the hospital and related costs, according to a new study.
May 4, 2010
The popular diabetes medication metformin works in different fashion than the current widely accepted view. This new finding could lead to wider use of the drug particularly in people with cancer and diseases linked to TSC deficiency like tuberous sclerosis and lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM).
May 3, 2010
With more than $5M in funded research in four years, 11 journal articles in 2009 alone, more than a dozen pending or granted patents, and his second spin-off company, you might say that Jason Heikenfeld is running at the speed of light.
May 3, 2010
Bloodstream infections associated with catheters can be significantly reduced through quality improvement efforts, possibly leading to better health outcomes and lives saved, decreased stays at the hospital and related costs, according to a new study.
May 3, 2010
A comprehensive effort to install safety devices in the homes of hundreds of infants and young children reduced modifiable injuries by 70 percent, most of which involved falls from stairways, according to a new Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center study.
May 1, 2010
Institute of Medicine guidelines restricting the number of hours medical residents can work may not result in the intended consequences of enhancing sleep and patient safety.
May 1, 2010
Pregnant Arab women have an "extraordinarily high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency a potential health issue for them and their babies, according to a new Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center study.
May 1, 2010
As many as two of three breastfeeding mothers in Cincinnati may have insufficient blood levels of Vitamin D, a concern that also affects three out of four one-month-old infants whose mothers breastfeed, according to a new Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center study.
May 1, 2010
Children with ADHD who carry a specific type of dopamine receptor gene respond better to the drug methylphenidate (MPH) than those without the genotype, according to new research from Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center.
May 1, 2010
Through computer analysis of geographical information, researchers believe they can provide optimal and targeted strategies for preventing preterm birth and they have data from a study of Hamilton County, Ohio, to support their contention.
May 1, 2010
Low levels of prenatal tobacco smoke exposure are associated with a higher risk of developmental problems for African-American children than white children, according to new research from Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center.
April 27, 2010
Recipients of UC s Just Community Award will be honored at the May 16 University Recognition Ceremony.
April 22, 2010
Many smokers want to end their habit but can t seem to quit despite the availability of prescription and over-the-counter aids to smoking cessation such as pills, gum, patches and lozenges. Now, a vaccine designed to help people quit smoking and avoid relapses after they quit is being tested at the University of Cincinnati s Tri-state Tobacco and Alcohol Research Center.
April 21, 2010
Korey Hood, research assistant professor, co-authored a study that found teens managing type 1 diabetes experienced stress as they assumed more responsibility for monitoring blood glucose levels and administering insulin.
April 21, 2010
UC Professor of Medicine Jane Henney chaired a committee report finding that the vast majority of the U.S. population is consuming sodium at levels that are simply too high to be safe."
April 21, 2010
UC research is leading to the launch of a new Ohio high-tech company aimed at helping osteoporosis patients.