Huntsman Cancer Institute investigators find a way to reduce infection after pancreatic surgery, discover the best treatment combination that’s cost effective for prostate cancer patients, and learn lung cancer patients receiving chemotherapy have more emergency department visits. They also found a genetic mutation that makes anemia more likely after chemotherapy, and a non-invasive way to remove brain tumors.
You might not think of diabetes when you think of muscle function. But a common diabetes drug that regulates blood sugar can also prevent muscle atrophy and muscular fibrosis—which can help the elderly bounce back faster from injury or illness.
In a new study, University of Utah Health researchers have shown that a particular version of a gene may contribute to the higher severity of stroke seen among Black Americans. The findings could help scientists develop more effective stroke medications for people who carry the gene.
A new system for fixing bone fractures, called the Bone Bolt System, has been approved for market by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the University of Utah Orthopaedic Innovation Center (OIC), Department of Orthopaedics and Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine announced on July 20, 2023.
Center for HOPE and Montana State University's Center for American Indian and Rural Heath Equity collaborate on cancer research in areas with persistent poverty, funded by the National Cancer Institute.
Children with disabilities, and their families, may face discrimination in in the hospitals and clinics they visit for their health care, according to a new study led by researchers at University of Utah Health. These attitudes may lead to substandard medical treatment, which could contribute to poor health outcomes, say the study’s authors.
Neeraj Agarwal, MD, led a global study analyzing the combination of two cancer drugs to treat metastatic prostate cancer. Results showed this reduces the risk of cancer progression by 55%.
A new Huntsman Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center in Utah County will offer comprehensive life-saving treatments, ground-breaking research, educational opportunities, and community engagement. The new center will make it easier for patients in Utah to access the most advanced cancer research and care expertise and technology.
Howard Colman, MD, PhD, was recently featured as an author on a publication in Nature Medicine describing the results of a recent clinical trial – a breakthrough in glioblastoma treatment with the help of a modified cold virus injected directly into the tumor. When combined with an immunotherapy drug, the authors observed a subset of patients that appeared to be living longer as a result of this therapy.
A new study led by researchers at University of Utah Health reveals that millions of immigrant households have limited or uncertain access to adequate food. Individuals who are not U.S. citizens are more susceptible to food insecurity regardless of their income, education, and utilization of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The findings suggest that the simply being a non-citizen puts individuals at risk.
The pandemic and its aftermath have raised anxiety to new levels. But the roots of anxiety-related conditions, including obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorder (OCSD), are still unclear. In a new study, University of Utah Health scientists discovered insights into the importance of a minor cell type in the brain—microglia—in controlling anxiety-related behaviors in laboratory mice. The findings could lead to new approaches for targeted therapies.
People with higher risks of cardiovascular disease are significantly more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and rotator cuff tendinitis, according to a new study involving researchers at the University of Utah and the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health.
Read about new melanoma treatment practices, how models provide information about a rare adrenal cancer, a potential oral medication for brain cancer, and clinical trials for cancer patients with HIV.
Have you ever made a decision that, in hindsight, seemed irrational? A new study with mice, which could have implications for people, suggests that some decisions are, to a certain extent, beyond their control. Rather, the mice are hard-wired to make them.
Cairns joins renowned scientists as part of the Royal Society, known for its significant role in many scientific discoveries. Cairns is the second current faculty member elected at the U.
The Kathryn F. Kirk Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care and Women’s Cancers is a major expansion of Huntsman Cancer Institute, designed with the most advanced cancer care expertise and technology.
Seven University of Utah Health projects have received seed grants that could promote the development and use of more scientifically based digital health applications in daily health care.
A new study from Huntsman Cancer Institute shows HPV-related cancers are more common in young adults who previously had cancer. This data shows the importance of educating patients about the HPV vaccine – a safe and effective way to prevent cancer.
Coaxing blood cells from patients to develop into three-dimensional brain “organoids” is allowing scientists at University of Utah Health to gain insights into pediatric bipolar disorder.
Phyllis Nassi, a member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe and Cherokee Nation, is dedicated to providing cancer education to rural locations across the Mountain West. She was recently honored for her exceptional leadership.
Read about cutting-edge cancer research centered around elephant genes, a new clinical trial, and grants to study vaccination hesitance in the Mountain West as well as chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Institutional Research Grants provide important financial support for new treatments and discovering valuable genetic information. This year’s grants fund the development of a new skin cancer detection and treatment device, as well as studies that analyze the relationship between cancer treatment and mental health, how cells detect and repair broken DNA, how metabolism affects cancer cells, and the possible link between leukemia, inflammation, and aging.
For the first time, a new analysis found that among Utah children aged 8 years old, rates of autism were equal in White children and children from historically underserved populations, including Hispanic and Pacific Islanders.
Chatbots and artificial intelligence are increasingly becoming more popular to answer questions about health. Researchers studied one of these resources, ChatGPT, to provide incredibly valuable and well-timed insights into the capabilities and limitations of artificial intelligence in the context of cancer-related information. Are people with cancer and their caregivers getting accurate answers?
University of Utah Health scientists have corrected abnormal heart rhythms in mice, suggesting a new strategy for treating arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, the leading cause of cardiac arrest in young athletes.
The combination of two oral medications has shown positive results in people with prostate cancer, whose disease has spread to other parts of the body. Compared with XTANDI plus placebo, the investigatory combination of TALZENNA and XTANDI demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in radiographic progression-free survival.
Now in its 11th year, participants in Utah Cardiac Recovery Symposium (U-CARS) will exchange ideas and evaluate paradigms on a now-thriving field of science and medicine that was once thought to be impossible: making diseased hearts healthy again.
Science and dedication has led to a disorder, GAMT deficiency, being recommended for newborn screening nationwide.
One of the world’s premier associations dedicated to the advancement of surgical science elected Varghese as 2023-24 president-elect. Huntsman Cancer Institute’s chief value officer and associate chief medical quality officer will begin his one-year role in February 2024. “Scientific progress relies on problem solving and collaboration, where groups of people with diverse experiences and areas of expertise are empowered to lead, be creative, and innovate,” Varghese says.
Scientists at University of Utah Health led research that opens up a whole new world within our cells. Their study uncovers a vast network of interactions that assist cells in adjusting in real time to withstand stresses on our health.
Read how researchers discovered genetic markers that hinder pancreatic cancer treatment and mutations that increase sarcoma risk. Then learn how artificial intelligence is helping predict prostate cancer outcomes and see how a new clinical trial looks at less-invasive breast cancer treatments. Finally, find out how a new grant could help veterans get the cancer care they need.
More than 25% of parents surveyed report that they were less than truthful about their children’s COVID-19 status or that they didn't follow the disease’s preventive guidelines during the pandemic for their offspring, according to a nationwide study led in part by University of Utah scientists.
Huntsman Cancer Institute is proud to announce Brad Cairns, PhD, as the inaugural recipient of the Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Endowed Chair in Cancer Research given by the 2018 Utah State Legislature. In addition, Aik Choon Tan, PhD, was named the Jon and Karen Huntsman Presidential Professor in Cancer Research and Alana Welm, PhD, received a five-year extension as the Ralph E. and Willia T. Main Presidential Endowed Chair in Cancer Research.
Each month, we’d like to highlight some current work at Huntsman Cancer Institute. See how a potential new immunotherapy for breast cancer is being developed, learn about research being done to prevent cancer risks in young adults, gain an understanding of how a specific DNA mutation can change lung cancer tumors, check out how nurses are creating a new way to monitor a serious type of pneumonia, and read how researchers have linked biomarkers to distress in colorectal cancer patients.
Navigating health care is hard enough when English is your first language—imagine the difficulty when American Sign is your first language. How can we bridge the linguistic and cultural gaps needed to better care for patients? University of Utah Health is proud to present Language of Care, an incredible short film of how a community of Deaf patients are breaking barriers by co-designing their own care with U of U Health researchers.
Generous donations make the remarkable growth and advancements in cancer care at Huntsman Cancer Institute possible. Huntsman Cancer Foundation, the nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to raise funds to support the institute, has a new leader. Kim Wirthlin will be the president and chief operating officer (COO) beginning February 1. The foundation’s work is critical in supporting cutting-edge research and the highest standards of clinical care at Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Orangutans, mice, and horses are covered with it, but humans aren’t. Why we have significantly less body hair than most other mammals has long remained a mystery. But a first-of-its-kind comparison of genetic codes from 62 animals is beginning to tell the story of how people—and other mammals—lost their locks.
A new animal study points to a gene that is important for the earliest development of basic social behaviors.
A brisk walk for 20 minutes a day may not sound like much, but it could make a big difference for colorectal cancer patients. Regular physical activity reduces inflammation by improving the gut microbiome of patients, including patients who are obese, scientists at Huntsman Cancer Institute found. They researched the impact of exercise on the gut microbiome, the trillions of bacteria that live in our digestive system. Investigators found moderate exercise improved outcomes in colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer in the United States, excluding skin cancers. Scientists explain why their findings are so significant.
The Mark and Kathie Miller Pediatric Genomics Fund will contribute $3.6 million over the next five years to support a pair of pediatric genetic research programs at the Center for Genomic Medicine (CGM) at University of Utah Health.
Many more Utah teens are getting vaccinated for HPV, protecting them against six types of cancer. The state saw a significant increase in HPV vaccinations after a long history of mixed messages and misunderstandings about the vaccine. Huntsman Cancer Institute experts explain what’s working, and one woman tells about her harrowing cancer journey.
People who have received two or three doses of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine are significantly more likely to have milder illnesses if infected with the Delta or Omicron coronavirus variants than those who are unvaccinated, according to a nationwide study involving a team of University of Utah researchers.
Newly published research is the first to show that stillbirth can be inherited and tends to be passed down through male members of the family. That risk preferentially comes from the mother’s or father’s male relatives—their brothers, fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or male cousins. But the odds of a couple losing a baby to stillbirth are even greater when the condition comes from the father’s side of the family.
Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute have solved a long-standing mystery about how a cancer-promoting protein causes drug-resistent tumors to grow. They hope the discovery leads to more effective cancer drugs. Ben Myers, PhD, explains how this new science is closing the gap in understanding brain and skin tumors and how to combat them.
Four of 10 Americans surveyed report that they were often less than truthful about whether they had COVID-19 and/or didn’t comply with many of the disease’s preventive measures during the height of the pandemic, according to a new nationwide study.
Patients from historically medically underserved groups, including patients of color and those who are Spanish-speaking, have less cancer family history information available to them. In addition, existing health records are less comprehensive, according to a study published October 4 in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open.
Whatever you do, don’t call them “mini-brains,” say University of Utah Health scientists. Regardless, the seed-sized organoids—which are grown in the lab from human cells—contained an array of neural and other cell types found in the cerebral cortex, the outermost layer of the brain involved in language, emotion, reasoning, and other high-level mental processes. They are providing insights into the brain and uncovering differences that may contribute to autism in some people.
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