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3 Tips on Building a Successful Research Career

Whether it’s inspiring health care policy changes or increasing the accessibility of medical devices, faculty members at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have proven the ability of research to enact positive — and even life-saving — change.


Author Tayler Shaw | Publish Date April 22, 2024
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Patient Care    Medicine    Community Health

You’re Probably Not Allergic to Penicillin — Even If You Think You Are

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have a penicillin allergy listed on your medical record, research suggests it’s highly likely that this label is inaccurate.


Author Tayler Shaw | Publish Date April 17, 2024
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Research    Obesity    CCTSI    Community Health

Want to Lose Weight? An Eyeglass Device Can Help Track Your Calories

Tracking how many calories you consume throughout the day to help you lose weight can be a difficult and time-consuming process, but what if you had a device that did it for you?


Author Tayler Shaw | Publish Date April 04, 2024
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Cognitive Function Scores in Patients with CKD Vary by Sex, Disease Severity

news outletHCP Live
Publish DateApril 15, 2024

Findings from a recent study are calling attention to notable deficits in fluid cognition, dexterity, and total cognition among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), further detailing differences in cognitive function scores based on sex and CKD stage.

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Los Angeles Times

‘Miracle’ weight-loss drugs could have reduced health disparities. Instead they got worse

news outletLos Angeles Times
Publish DateApril 15, 2024
The American Heart Assn. calls them “game changers.” Oprah Winfrey says they’re “a gift.”
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'Storm Doctor' Captures Incredible Photos

news outletWeather Underground
Publish DateApril 13, 2024

At work, he’s Dr. Jason Persoff. In his off-time, some people call him Storm Doctor.

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Healio

National Comprehensive Cancer Network appoints board of directors chair, vice chair

news outletHealio
Publish DateApril 13, 2024

Matt Kalaycio, MD, FACP, has been elected chair of National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s board of directors.

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