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Press Releases    COVID-19   

Large Study Involving CU Anschutz Researchers Provides Scientists With Deeper Insight Into Long COVID

Author Guest Contributor | Publish Date May 26, 2023

Initial findings from a study of nearly 10,000 Americans, many of whom had COVID-19, have uncovered new details about long COVID, the post-infection set of conditions that can affect nearly every tissue and organ in the body. Clinical symptoms can vary and include fatigue, brain fog and dizziness and can last for months or years after a person has COVID-19.

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Do Direct-Access IV Infusions Offer Health and Wellness Benefits?

Fighting off a nasty headache after your cousin’s wedding? Stomach virus have you feeling fatigued? Gearing up for tomorrow’s half-marathon? Many of us might be tempted to pop into an “IV bar” to seek relief from minor ailments or to prep for an upcoming event.


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Alumni    Students

The DDS Class of 2023 Shines Bright

At this year's DDS graduation banquet and awards ceremony, we recognized each member of the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (CU SDM) Class of 2023 for their incredible efforts, accomplishments and perseverance. As is tradition, we presented a number of individual awards established by specialty groups and community partners. Faculty members also received awards, selected by the graduating class. At the commencement ceremony, speaker Leah E. Schulz, DDS ’14, was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award. 


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Research    Press Releases

Where Do Our Limbs Come From?

An international collaboration that includes scientists from the University of Colorado School of Medicine has uncovered new clues about the origin of paired appendages – a major evolutionary step that remains unresolved and highly debated.


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Research    Patient Care    Cardiology

Stroke Drug Offers Neuroprotection Without Long-Term Impact on Memory and Learning

A promising new stroke drug that temporarily inhibits a key protein in the brain without causing lasting harm may significantly change the future treatment of cerebral and global ischemia, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. 


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Research    Campus Life   

‘Fly to Heal’ Mural Takes Off to Amplify the Voices of Children in Migration

Against a backdrop of pink and purple hues, a masked figure sails on the wind to a new destination and an uncertain future. Monarch butterflies accompany the traveler, undertaking the same arduous journey. 


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Education    Community    Students    Graduation

CU School of Medicine Celebrates Class of 2023

After a medical school experience mostly shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Class of 2023 graduates from the University of Colorado School of Medicine are ready to take the next step into their profession.


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CU Anschutz In the News

KUNC

How Colorado is filling gaps as last-resort schools dwindle

KUNC
Publish DateMay 18, 2023

Traverse Academy will serve 60 students in fourth through 12th grade in three separate wings: one for kids in mental health crises that will be heavy on therapy and light on academics, another for students with moderate needs that will balance the two, and yet another for students getting ready to transition back to their home schools. Children’s Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry will provide clinicians to work alongside the educators.

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Newsweek

Maine Resident Dies of Rare Tick-Borne Virus as Cases Spread Across U.S.

Newsweek
Publish DateMay 18, 2023

"Most people who are infected have no symptoms and fully recover," Daniel Pastula, an associate professor of neurology, infectious diseases and epidemiology at the University of Colorado school of Medicine, previously told Newsweek. "A subset, within one to four weeks develop a pretty bad flu-like illness. And a subset of those people develop Powassan neuroinvasive disease. That's where we are seeing the severity."

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Healio

How Colorado’s insulin cap law evolved

Healio
Publish DateMay 18, 2023

The law mandated an out-of-pocket cap of $100 for a 30-day supply of insulin for Colorado residents. Kelly Ciesco, BSN, RN, adult clinic registered nurse educator at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, said Colorado’s cap was seen as a huge relief. She had observed many people with diabetes who were struggling to afford insulin prior to the cap.

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Women's Health

Women Who Fled To Picture-Perfect Towns During The Pandemic Are Struggling With Their Mental Health

Women's Health
Publish DateMay 18, 2023

Financial instability and lack of affordable housing can be extremely detrimental to mental health, says Dana Steidtmann, PhD, who works at the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center at the University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus. Nationwide, rent is soaring alongside home prices, thanks to inflation related to increased demand and building material supply-chain issues.

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