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The Colorado Sun

In Colorado’s fourth pandemic winter, examining one of COVID’s “fascinating and beguiling” patterns

news outletThe Colorado Sun
Publish DateJanuary 19, 2024

“Fascinating and beguiling,” is how Elizabeth Carlton, a professor of epidemiology at the Colorado School of Public Health, described the phenomenon. “I think, by now, there probably is something happening driving this pattern,” she said — instead of the trend being a statistical fluke.

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Healio

Palliative telecare team improves quality of life in COPD, ILD

news outletHealio
Publish DateJanuary 19, 2024

“This new approach can reduce the burden of illness for patients,” David B. Bekelman, MD, MPH, professor of medicine and psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus, told Healio.

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Healio

Recent migraine diagnosis linked to increased risk for car crashes among older drivers

news outletHealio
Publish DateJanuary 19, 2024

“We were surprised to see such a large increase in the odds of a crash associated with incident migraine,” Carolyn G. DiGuiseppi, MD, MPH, PhD, a professor in the department of epidemiology at the Colorado School of Public Health, told Healio. “Prior studies have shown small increases in the risk of motor vehicle crash injuries in people with prevalent migraine but did not examine recently diagnosed migraine. This suggests there is a high-risk period for people immediately following their diagnosis with migraine.”

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The Daily Telegraph

‘On Ozempic I immediately lost all desire for alcohol’

news outletThe Daily Telegraph
Publish DateJanuary 19, 2024

So why is this? While researchers are still not entirely sure, according to Prof Joseph Schacht of the University of Colorado School of Medicine who is now leading a clinical trial specifically testing semaglutide on patients with alcohol use disorder, there are two main theories.

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USA Today

Is chocolate milk good for you? Here's the complicated answer

news outletUSA Today
Publish DateJanuary 19, 2024

Milk itself (unflavored milk) contains myriad health benefits. It is packed with essential nutrients like calcium. Dr. Travis Nemkov, assistant research professor in biochemistry and molecular genetics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, says that calcium supports several vital bodily functions.

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MedPage Today

Would You Switch a Patient's Medication If You Knew the Cost?

news outletMedPage Today
Publish DateJanuary 19, 2024

Article coauthored by Foster R Goss, DO, MMSc, associate professor of emergency medicine and clinical informatics at the University of Colorado – Anschutz in Aurora.

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HealthDay

Palliative Care Works, Even When Delivered By Phone

news outletHealthDay
Publish DateJanuary 19, 2024

“While we do a great job caring for these patients’ illnesses, we can do more for quality of life. Many have persistent symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, shortness of breath and sleep problems, that can make living with these illnesses very difficult and have been associated with earlier death,” said study lead author Dr. David Bekelman, a professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

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Associated Press

CU Anschutz Announces Awardees for the Anschutz Acceleration Initiative

news outletAssociated Press
Publish DateJanuary 19, 2024

“The Anschutz Foundation has championed the people and programs that drive innovation here,” said CU Anschutz Chancellor Donald M. Elliman. “As a result, we have become recognized locally, nationally and internationally as leaders in healthcare innovation.”

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