Aug. 5, 2020
Researchers discover predictor of laser treatment success in patients with glaucoma
A new study from the School of Medicine and MU Health Care provides insight into which glaucoma patients might benefit most from a noninvasive treatment.
Aug. 3, 2020
COVID-19 course provides students a comprehensive look at pandemic
Throughout the summer, 50 students from the University of Missouri and other UM System campuses gathered remotely to consider the political, societal and personal implications of the coronavirus pandemic.
July 31, 2020
Locally made shields protect MU Health Care workers
When an order of thousands of manufactured face shields didn’t arrive, a team at the College of Engineering stepped up to ensure Mizzou’s health care team was protected against coronavirus.
July 29, 2020
Research shows ibuprofen does not hinder bone fracture healing in children
A new study shows ibuprofen can be given in addition to acetaminophen as a safe and effective pain reliever.
July 23, 2020
Researcher receives grant to study predictor of asthma therapy success
Robert Thomen, PhD, recently received a nearly $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study a test that could predict whether a patient will respond to an innovative asthma treatment.
July 16, 2020
Martin awarded “Patient Care Hero” for telemedicine dermatology intervention
July 10, 2020
Research aims to protect heart while treating breast cancer
The National Institutes of Health is funding a nearly $3.5 million grant to study a pre-treatment for chemotherapy that could protect cancer patients from therapy-induced heart problems.
July 3, 2020
MU researcher uses precision health to work toward a cure for lymphedema
A $2.54 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will support four more years in the lymphatic pace-making study.
July 2, 2020
MU medical students start Common Read Program to combat racism
Starting this year, incoming students at the MU School of Medicine will participate in the Common Read Program to learn more about racial biases in medicine.
July 1, 2020
School of Medicine launches Clinical Rural Immersion Program
The program exposes future health care leaders to rural medicine in the hope of combatting Missouri’s ongoing rural doctor shortage.