To investigate the specific causes and prevalence of childhood CAP, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) led the Etiology of Pneumonia in the Community (EPIC) study in collaboration...
(Deseret News) - A central aim of the health law was to improve access to routine care, the theory being that it’s better to pay up front to keep the...
Acetaminophen is the most common drug in America, found in 600-plus medications. If taken correctly, it's generally safe and effective. But people mistakenly overdose on the product, which can lead...
The FDA released a warning this week about possible contamination risks involved with specialized endoscopes after seven people became infected with an antibiotic resistant bacteria after undergoing procedures at a...
Â鶹ѧÉú¾«Æ·°æ Care and Davis Hospital and Medical Center are excited to announce a new partnership and AirMed’s move to Layton. Emergency responders and community members will take...
University of Utah neurologists Stefan Pulst, M.D., and Summer Gibson, M.D., are authors on a collaborative, multi-institutional study published in the journal Science. The research identifies mutations in a gene...
(KUTV) - Did you know that February 18th is the day that most New Year's resolutions die? Dr. John Ryan is a cardiologist for Â鶹ѧÉú¾«Æ·°æcare and he...
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Feb 17, 2015
(KSL) - "Heartbreak" is a term we typically use figuratively, but did you know our emotional "hearts" can affect the beating, blood-pumping, four-chambered organs in our chests - both positively...
(KUTV) - An "intimate apparel" magazine survey shows almost half of all women, including teenagers, wear shapewear, or support wear and it can lead to trouble.
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Feb 15, 2015
(Deseret News) - A Nebraska man was given a second chance at life after University of Utah doctors used a new procedure to fix his failing heart. Larry Davis was...
You don't have to look your age. Restore your youthful glow through facial rejuvenation. Here, we review the most common surgical and nonsurgical options.
Scientists have created a novel, long-lasting "smart" insulin that self-activates when blood sugar soars. Tests on mouse models for type 1 diabetes show that one injection works for a minimum...
(Fox 13) - Utah is home to the largest per capita population of Pacific Islanders they seem to make up a significant share of the patients coming in to the...
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Feb 07, 2015
(KSL) - Local researchers recently found that inducing labor or changing birthing strategies during labor does not result in an increased risk of children developing autism spectrum disorder.
Longtime College of Pharmacy faculty member and researcher Karen Wilcox, Ph.D., has accepted the position of chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, effective Jan. 15, 2015.