Spotlight on Mizzou

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May 6, 2022

COVID-19 pneumonia increases dementia risk

A new study from the from the School of Medicine and MU Health Care shows patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia have a higher risk of developing dementia.

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April 29, 2022

Examining the financial health of the biotech industry

A recent MU study has found that the biotech industry is currently experiencing financial instability, which could negatively affect medical innovations in the coming years.

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April 22, 2022

MU literary professor earns $4 million grant for speech recognition software

The talk-to-read software allows for students to watch their own words come to life virtually, improving literacy and comprehension.

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April 15, 2022

MU Law Veterans Clinic surpasses milestone: $10 million for veteran-clients

Since opening in 2014, the clinic has helped more than 600 veterans receive benefits.

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April 8, 2022

Tailored care helps breast cancer survivors reduce swelling, pain

MU study examines breast cancer survivors’ experiences managing lymphedema.

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April 1, 2022

The challenge of humor in the workplace for women

MU research shows humor can be complicated to navigate in the workplace for women

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March 25, 2022

MU generates $5 billion in economic impact in FY21

A new report details MU’s far-reaching effect on Missouri’s economy.

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March 18, 2022

MU announces creation of the Missouri Water Center

By combining two existing university centers, the Missouri Water Center establishes a single source for water research in Missouri.

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March 11, 2022

Smartphone reminders can improve memory for older adults with dementia

MU researcher studying impact of digital assistants on older adults with cognitive impairment.

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March 4, 2022

Research finds allergy drops to be more cost-effective than shots

The MU School of Medicine has discovered that immunotherapy drops are an easier and cheaper treatment for patients suffering from allergies

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