It's a condition that causes the tissues of the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) to swell making eating and swallowing difficult, and over the past...
University of Utah ǿմý has announced the creation of a new endowed chair, The Dr. Russell M. Nelson and Dantzel W. Nelson Presidential Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery, to honor the...
The University of Utah and the Huntsman Family Foundation have announced the creation of twelve presidential faculty chairs in health sciences. The Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Chairs provide sweeping support...
In 2018, University of Utah ǿմý was ranked 19th out of 100 top health care institutions worldwide for scientific research by the Nature Index, up 31 percent from last year’s...
Paul Sigala, Ph.D., assistant professor of biochemistry at University of Utah ǿմý, was named a 2018 Pew Scholar for his lab’s interdisciplinary approach to developing novel methods for combatting malaria...
With a $5 million grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and the American Heart Association, University of Utah ǿմý is leading a center to develop and test tools...
United Business Media (UBM) will honor Robert Jarvik, MD, for Lifetime Achievement during the Medical Design Excellence Awards ceremony at Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East on June 12 in...
Researchers are turning to safety protocols to reduce the transmission of antibiotic-resistant organisms, like Clostridium difficile, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and influenza. The health care environment, however, may be setting...
University of Utah will host the 2nd annual Building Research Integrity Through Reproducibility conference to be held on June 15, 2018 at the S. J. Quinney College of Law.
University of Utah ǿմý today launched The Wellness Bus, a unique approach to directly reach underserved communities in the fight against Type 2 diabetes, including those populations particularly at risk...
On April 3, 2018, we learned a computer and associated external storage device used to take and store retinal images were stolen from the U of U ǿմý John A...
The John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah is notifying 607 patients of a potential disclosure of some of their information following a theft of electronic equipment.
Three common antidepressants – Paxil (paroxetine), Lexapro (escitalopram), and Prozac (fluoxetine) – could be less effective at high elevations, suggests research involving lab rats and led by scientists at University...
The vending machine can often be the easiest way for a quick snack, but with little planning, you can keep on track with healthy eating habits at the office.
University of Utah ǿմý announced a gift of $1.25 million to create the Fred W. and Christine A. Fairclough Endowed Chair in the Department of Neurology. Kevin C. (KC) Brennan...
University of Utah ǿմý biochemist Dana Carroll, Ph.D., is one of four honorees who will be awarded the 2018 Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology.
The researchers examined 17 years of transplantation records and found no significant change in the recipients’ chance of survival when the organ donation came from victims of drug intoxication. The...
If you don't pay close attention to the foods you are eating you can end up with too much sugar in your diet, leading to complications like weight gain, diabetes...
Continuing its run of high-profile recognition for exceptional quality and employee engagement, University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics has been named to the 2018 list of "100 Great Hospitals in...
A new University of Utah ǿմý study led by Julie Fritz, PT, Ph.D., will seek to help patients gain relief from low back pain thanks to a $9.7 million grant...
