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Released: 15-Apr-2019 11:30 AM EDT
Georgetown Welcomes Deus Bazira and Colleagues to Lead New Global Health Center
Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) announces the appointment of Deus Bazira, DrPH, MPH, MBA, BPharm, an expert in health systems strengthening and a public health practitioner with decades of in-depth field level practical experience in global health in emerging economies, to establish and co-direct Georgetown’s new Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI).

Released: 12-Apr-2019 2:30 PM EDT
Ebola Virus – Subject Matter Experts
Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown University faculty offer expertise for journalists seeking interviews in a variety of subjects related to Ebola. Topics include WHO, Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), International Health Regulations, infectious disease control and treatment, vaccine development, clinical trials, and global health security and law.

25-Mar-2019 5:00 AM EDT
A Billion People Will Be Newly Exposed to Diseases Like Dengue Fever as World Temperatures Rise
Georgetown University Medical Center

As many as a billion people could be newly exposed to disease-carrying mosquitoes by the end of the century because of global warming, says a new study that examines temperature changes on a monthly basis across the world.

Released: 24-Mar-2019 3:00 PM EDT
Georgetown Researchers Launch “Nari Paila,” Mobile Games to Share Information on Fertility Awareness, Family Planning in Nepal
Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown researchers have launched a series of mobile games in Nepal to reach young people with information about fertility awareness and family planning.

   
14-Mar-2019 3:00 AM EDT
Fertility App “Dot” Found to be As Effective As Other Family Planning Methods
Georgetown University Medical Center

Results of a first-of-its-kind prospective study with a family planning app find it to be as effective as other modern methods for avoiding an unplanned pregnancy, according to Georgetown researchers.

8-Mar-2019 2:00 PM EST
Researchers Decode How Cancer Drug Works in Brains of Parkinson’s Disease Patients
Georgetown University Medical Center

The first arm of a phase II clinical trial by a research team at Georgetown University Medical Center testing the use of nilotinib in patients with Parkinson’s disease demonstrates precisely how the agent increases levels of dopamine in the brains of study participants.

7-Jan-2019 11:00 AM EST
Perceptions of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in the Emergency Department
Georgetown University Medical Center

Findings from a novel online questionnaire of people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) suggest the majority of these patients do not receive proper care, say researchers from Georgetown University Medical Center in the first known investigation of the presentation of CFS in the emergency department.

Released: 20-Dec-2018 2:05 PM EST
Georgetown Genetic Counselor Offers Insight On Direct-to-Consumer DNA Testing Kits
Georgetown University Medical Center

Direct-to-consumer DNA testing kits are expected to be a popular holiday gift this year, with 100 million people expected to have used one by 2020—but an expert genetic counselor at Georgetown says consumers should understand a few pros and cons before using one.

4-Dec-2018 4:05 AM EST
In Times of Low Unemployment, Quality of Nursing Home Care Suffers
Georgetown University Medical Center

The low unemployment rate in the U.S. — which fell to a 49 year-low in September and October — is good news to many people, but perhaps not to residents of nursing homes. A Georgetown University Medical Center study found that quality of care in nursing homes improves during periods of recession and worsens when the economy is good.

19-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST
As Vaping Increased in Popularity, Use of Cigarettes Declined
Georgetown University Medical Center

Cigarette smoking dramatically decreased between 2013 and 2017 just as e-cigarette use became more popular, according to a comprehensive analysis examining the relationship between vaping and smoking among youth and young adults led by a Georgetown University investigator.

9-Nov-2018 7:05 AM EST
Researchers Find Inhibiting One Protein Destroys Toxic Clumps Seen in Parkinson’s Disease
Georgetown University Medical Center

A team of neurologists at Georgetown University Medical Center has found that inhibiting the USP13 molecule may be a therapeutic target in Parkinson’s disease and other similar forms of neurodegeneration.

Released: 13-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST
Georgetown University Medical Center Selects Nora Volkow for Highest Honor
Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) will present Nora Volkow, MD, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a part of the National Institutes of Health, with its highest honor, the Cura Personalis Award, at a ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 4:00 p.m.

2-Nov-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Opioid Gene Variant in Adolescents Reduces Reward, May Increase Later Substance Abuse Risk
Georgetown University Medical Center

Adolescents with a particular variant of an opioid receptor gene have less response in a part of prefrontal cortex that evaluates rewards, compared to those with the other version of the gene, say researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC). The study will be presented Nov. 5 at Neuroscience 2018, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience (abstract #7517).

Released: 15-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Early Study Results Suggest Fertility App as Effective as Modern Family Planning Methods
Georgetown University Medical Center

Early results from a first-of-its-kind study by researchers from the Institute for Reproductive Health at Georgetown University Medical Center suggests that typical use of a certain family planning app is as effective as other modern methods for avoiding an unplanned pregnancy.

11-Oct-2018 5:00 AM EDT
More Clues Revealed in Link Between Normal Breast Changes and Invasive Breast Cancer
Georgetown University Medical Center

A research team, led by investigators from Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, details how a natural and dramatic process — changes in mammary glands to accommodate breastfeeding — uses a molecular process believed to contribute to survival of pre-malignant breast cells.

28-Sep-2018 4:00 AM EDT
Mouse Study Mirrors Human Findings That Link Chemotherapy and APOE4 to Cognitive Issues
Georgetown University Medical Center

A chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat breast cancer alters brain structure and function in mice that express the human APOE4 gene, known to significantly increase risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study led by Georgetown investigators.

28-Sep-2018 4:00 AM EDT
First Large Study Details Cognitive Outcomes Among Older Breast Cancer Patients
Georgetown University Medical Center

The first large U.S. study of cognition in older breast cancer patients found that within the first two years after diagnosis and treatment, most women do not experience cancer-related cognitive problems.

27-Sep-2018 5:00 AM EDT
Animal Study Suggests Deep Space Travel May Significantly Damage GI Function in Astronauts
Georgetown University Medical Center

Deep space bombardment by galactic cosmic radiation could significantly damage gastrointestinal tissue leading to long-term functional alterations, according to a study by investigators at Georgetown University Medical Center, which also raises concerns about high risk of tumor development in the stomach and colon.

Released: 27-Sep-2018 2:00 PM EDT
Cures Within Reach Funds Huntington’s Disease Clinical Trial with Nilotinib at Georgetown
Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown University Medical Center announces a clinical trial for neurodegenerative disorder Huntington’s disease with the repurposed cancer drug nilotinib.

11-Sep-2018 10:00 AM EDT
Probiotic Use May Reduce Antibiotic Prescriptions, Researchers Say
Georgetown University Medical Center

The use of probiotics is linked to reduced need for antibiotic treatment in infants and children, according to a review of studies that probed the benefits of probiotics, co-led by a Georgetown investigator.

10-Sep-2018 6:05 AM EDT
ACA Expansion Did Not Improve Access to Complex Surgeries for Low-Income/Minority Patients
Georgetown University Medical Center

Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act does not appear to reduce disparities in use of regionalized surgical care among vulnerable persons.

Released: 30-Aug-2018 12:45 PM EDT
Back to School: Good Mental Health Homework for Parents
Georgetown University Medical Center

Many teens returning to school this month will likely face stressful situations that lead to depression and anxiety— a Georgetown psychiatrist offers important steps parents and other loved ones can take to ensure they maintain good mental health.

Released: 27-Aug-2018 3:00 PM EDT
Analysis: Commonly Used Drugs are Rarely Studied in Primary Care Patients
Georgetown University Medical Center

Drugs most commonly prescribed to patients seen by primary care physicians are not often tested in the patients who go to these clinics, where most people receive their care, say investigators at Georgetown University Medical Center and Yale School of Medicine.

Released: 9-Aug-2018 7:00 AM EDT
Georgetown Study Investigates Memory Improvement Through Nicotine Dosing
Georgetown University Medical Center

A clinical trial being conducted at Georgetown explores if nicotine can slow or stop memory loss in people experiencing mild memory problems, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Released: 1-Aug-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Ebola Virus - Subject Matter Experts
Georgetown University Medical Center

WASHINGTON — Georgetown University professors offer expertise for journalists seeking interviews in a variety of subjects related to Ebola. Topics include infectious disease control and treatment, vaccine development, clinical trials, global health security, and international health regulations. To schedule an interview, please contact Karen Teber at km463@georgetown.

Released: 19-Jul-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Georgetown Physician On Separated Immigrant Families
Georgetown University Medical Center

The long-lasting impacts of the acute stress and trauma being experienced by children being separated at the US border is "absolutely terrifying," a Georgetown expert in childhood development, trauma, and resilience says.

22-Jun-2018 9:00 AM EDT
For Some Bladder Cancer Patients, Simple Test Could Reduce Over-Treatment, Ease High Cost
Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown-led investigators have found that a fairly simple test significantly improves the identification of bladder tumors that will likely become invasive.

Released: 9-May-2018 7:05 AM EDT
Global Health Center at Georgetown Announces New Program Focused on Biosafety, Biosecurity
Georgetown University Medical Center

The Center for Global Health Science and Security at Georgetown University Medical Center announced the launch of a new research and education program focused on biosafety, biosecurity, and protecting the health and safety of the laboratory and clinical researchers.

12-Apr-2018 11:00 AM EDT
Making Sense of Senses: Researchers Find the Brain Processes Sight and Sound in the Same Two-Step Manner
Georgetown University Medical Center

Although sight is a much different sense than sound, Georgetown University Medical Center neuroscientists have found that the human brain learns to make sense of these stimuli in the same way.

9-Apr-2018 6:00 AM EDT
A Simple Tool for Doubling Down on Disease Control
Georgetown University Medical Center

It’s a simple idea: Pair the control of a neglected tropical disease with a more prominent disease that afflict the same populations to reduce morbidity and mortality. The approach could be a win-win, but for public health officials, having evidence to support implementation of an integrated approach is vital.

Released: 5-Apr-2018 11:05 AM EDT
New Programs Offer Training in Catholic Clinical Ethics
Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown’s School of Medicine is launching Master of Arts and certificate programs in Catholic Clinical Ethics, in conjunction with the Catholic University of America, as well as with the support of the Catholic Health Association of the United States.

   
Released: 27-Feb-2018 1:05 PM EST
Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research and Georgetown University Launch Research, Education Collaboration
Georgetown University Medical Center

A new collaboration established between Georgetown University and the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research aims to expand both institutions’ research and training missions in the biomedical sciences.

     
8-Nov-2017 5:05 AM EST
Impact of a Genetic Risk Factor for Substance Use Differs by Sex in Adolescents
Georgetown University Medical Center

In a study of adolescent boys and girls, neuroscientists have found a sex difference in a gene linked to substance use disorders.

17-Nov-2017 6:05 AM EST
Some Cancer Therapies May Provide a New Way to Treat High Blood Pressure
Georgetown University Medical Center

Drugs designed to halt cancer growth may offer a new way to control high blood pressure (hypertension), say Georgetown University Medical Center investigators. The finding could offer a real advance in hypertension treatment because although a number of high blood pressure drugs are now available, they work by different mechanisms that are not suited for all patients.

8-Nov-2017 1:40 PM EST
Brain Chemistry Profiles Shows Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Gulf War Illness as Unique Disorders
Georgetown University Medical Center

Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have found distinct molecular signatures in two brain disorders long thought to be psychological in origin — chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and Gulf War Illness (GWI).

23-Oct-2017 6:05 AM EDT
Pharma Gifts to Providers Result in More Branded, Expensive Prescriptions
Georgetown University Medical Center

Physicians and other health care providers who received “gifts” from pharmaceutical companies were much more likely to prescribe a higher number of drugs per patient, including more costly prescriptions for branded medicines, compared to prescriptions written by medical providers who did not accept gifts, according to research published in PLOS ONE.

Released: 12-Oct-2017 7:05 AM EDT
Why Global Health Diplomacy Matters: Ambassador Jimmy Kolker On Lessons Learned from Recent Outbreaks
Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown University’s Center for Global Health Science and Security and the Georgetown University Global Health Initiative welcomes Ambassador Jimmy Kolker, former assistant secretary for global affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Released: 3-Oct-2017 12:30 PM EDT
Global Health Leader Dr. Charles Holmes Joins Georgetown
Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown University Medical Center has named Charles B. Holmes, MD, MPH, as faculty co-director of its Center for Global Health and Quality.

27-Sep-2017 6:00 AM EDT
By Decoding How HPV Causes Cancer, Researchers Find a New Potential Treatment Strategy
Georgetown University Medical Center

A study that teases apart the biological mechanisms by which human papillomaviruses (HPV) cause cancer has found what researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center say is a new strategy that might provide targeted treatment for these cancers.

28-Sep-2017 9:00 AM EDT
If Your Child is Bilingual, Learning Additional Languages Later Might be Easier
Georgetown University Medical Center

It is often claimed that people who are bilingual are better than monolinguals at learning languages. Now, the first study to examine bilingual and monolingual brains as they learn an additional language offers new evidence that supports this hypothesis, researchers say.

   
Released: 6-Sep-2017 7:05 AM EDT
Georgetown Develops Tool to Help Countries Calculate Costs for Developing Health Capacities
Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown University’s Center for Global Health Science and Security announces the launch of a free, web-based tool that allows national leaders to calculate costs of developing the capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats.

8-Jul-2017 6:00 AM EDT
Agent Clears Toxic Proteins, Reduces Inflammation and Improves Cognition in Neurodegeneration Models
Georgetown University Medical Center

Researchers have found cell receptors abnormally overexpressed in post-mortem brains of those with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, and that they can be inhibited in animal models to clear toxic protein buildup, reduce brain inflammation, and improve cognitive performance.

Released: 28-Jun-2017 11:05 AM EDT
Global Health Expert Mark Dybul to Lead New Center at Georgetown
Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) has named Mark Dybul, MD, as the inaugural faculty director of its new Center for Global Health and Quality.

23-Jun-2017 4:00 AM EDT
Protein Associated with Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Human Upper GI Tract Infections
Georgetown University Medical Center

Acute and chronic infections in a person’s upper gastrointestinal tract appear to be linked to Parkinson’s disease, say scientists at Georgetown University Medical Center and their collaborators at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions.


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