Researchers have overlooked differences in sex and gender for a long time. Jean Shipman, director of Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, says this criterion may determine funding for most...
One of the biggest challenges with curing a disease is figuring out what causes it. Is ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig鈥檚 disease, caused by genetics, environmental factors, or a...
When you look in the mirror, your reflection is essentially the same but everything is reversed. Published in the journal the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 香蕉视频 of...
While ALS is a fairly rare disorder, it is devastating for those who contract it. Dr. Mark Bromberg is the director of the ALS clinic at the 香蕉视频 of Utah...
Acne is an embarrassing topic for them, but 90% of teenagers may benefit from acne treatment. Dr. Cindy Gellner goes in depth on modern acne therapy and discusses the dos...
In an environment where others struggle to survive, Tibetans thrive in the thin air on the Tibetan Plateau, with an average elevation of 14,800 feet. A study led by 香蕉视频...
How can 鈥渢elling your story鈥 get you into Harvard Medical School? Dr. Robert Mayer, faculty associate dean of admissions at Harvard Medical School reveals what the admissions staff looks for...
Anger, sadness, and anxiety are signals of your emotional wellness. Listen as Dr. Kirtly Jones probes the boundaries of Emotional Health, which has been identified as one of the Seven...
Known as the 鈥淐oncierge鈥 of the Dean鈥檚 Office here at the 香蕉视频 of Utah School of Medicine, Student Affairs has one simple focus: 鈥淭o shepherd medical students from the beginning...
There is a battle going on around us, and most of us don鈥檛 even know it. Nels Elde, Ph.D, assistant professor in human genetics at the 香蕉视频 of Utah, is...
Sometimes, what happens before and after surgery can be more complicated and confusing than the actual operation. Assistant Professor of Surgery Dr. Benjamin Brooke seeks to involve patients in the...
Potty training can be stressful for both parent and child. For new parents tackling this stage of development, Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner presents a positive approach and shares her advice...
Flies get diabetes? How similar these winged nuisances are to people may surprise you. Carl Thummel, Ph.D., professor of human genetics at the 香蕉视频 of Utah, explains the power of...
Does getting a rich golden-brown tan offer protection from dangerous skin-cancer causing UV rays? Dr. Doug Grossman from Huntsman Cancer Institute describes suntanned skin on a molecular level. He discusses...
The annual pelvic exam has been routinely performed on American women for decades. Controversy over the effectiveness vs. the 鈥渆mbarrassment factor鈥 has recently taken center stage. Dr. Kirtly Jones re-examines...
Why should you consider Emergency Medicine? What is the biggest misconception about being an ER doctor? What can one expect when entering the Emergency Medicine Residency Program, here at the...
Atrial fibrillation and stroke, are they related and can it be treated? Tom Miller, MD, talks to stroke specialist Dana Dewitt, MD, about diagnosis, treatment options, new medicines, and whether...
Not every child responds to appendectomy in the same way. Through careful examination of practices once considered routine, Dr. David Skarda has been able to adjust some protocols to better-fit...
Advancements in the treatment of cataracts tailor the procedure to better fit individual patients. Dr. Craig Chaya from the Moran Eye Center talks about how these options can improve quality...
OBGYN Dr. Kirtly Jones reveals the alarming statistics that characterize the current state of maternal safety in the United States compared to other developed countries. Unplanned pregnancies, obesity, and income...
Sunscreens range in prices, but Dr. Doug Grossman from Huntsman Cancer Institute cautions against scrimping on sun protection products. Find out what products are best and why, as he compares...
Serious injury in a remote location can present a real problem. What should you do if you break a leg on a hiking trail? Emergency Room physician Dr. Scott Youngquist...
Recent advancements in the treatment of multiple sclerosis have dramatically transformed outcomes for patients diagnosed with the disease. Dr. Dana Dewitt, a specialist in multiple sclerosis care, describes how different...
We all enjoy the summer sun but nobody enjoys sunburns. Research shows sun damage is much more dangerous for children than adults. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner walks through the procedures...
