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Recent News About University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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Researchers Find Two FDA-Approved Drugs That Curb Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
Two commonly used psychiatric drugs show evidence of improving symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, including boosting cognition, according to a study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
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Is Odd Late Flu Season Par for Post-Pandemic Course?
An unusually late surge in flu cases this spring should remind everyone that, as far as nasty viruses go, these are unprecedented times. Since the novel coronavirus joined the picture in 2020, what doctors see in their offices and hospital beds has continually bucked the norm.
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CU Nursing Legends Credited for Developing National Residency Model
Two highly regarded nursing leaders with ties to the University of Colorado College of Nursing are credited with pioneering the widespread adoption of nurse residency programs (NRPs). An article in the Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing paid tribute to the groundbreaking work of Colleen Goode, PhD, RN, FAAN, NEA-BC, and Mary Krugman, PhD, FAAN, NEA-BC, for building what has become a national model that has helped nursing graduates segue to their chosen profession.
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New Study Paves Way to Better Understanding and Treating Long COVID
A new study published in today’s issue of PLoS Pathogens is the first to link SARS-CoV-2 specific T cells to lung function and those who suffer from long-term COVID symptoms. Long COVID currently affects hundreds of millions of Americans.
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Tall Height Impacts Risk of Multiple Diseases
Short people might be the same as you and me, unless you’re tall.
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CU Anschutz and Children’s Hospital Colorado lead national pandemic response project
Researchers are working to better prepare for the next pandemic.
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Scientists Identify Characteristics to Better Define Long COVID
A research team supported by the National Institutes of Health has identified characteristics of people with long COVID and those likely to have it. Scientists, using machine learning techniques, analyzed an unprecedented collection of electronic health records (EHRs) available for COVID-19 research to better identify who has long COVID.
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Pioneer in Cellular and Gene Therapy Saddles Up For New Frontier at CU Anschutz
Fueled by a major investment by the Gates Frontiers Fund, a newly announced Gates Institute on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus will stand ready to transform the frontier of regenerative medicine and cellular and gene therapies in the Rocky Mountain region.
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Historic $200 Million Commitment to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Fuels Advancements in Treatments and Cures
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus today announced the creation of the Gates Institute, a state-of-the-art facility that will focus on rapidly translating laboratory findings into regenerative, cellular and gene therapies for patients.
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Coaching Program Reduces Burnout Among Resident Physicians
A coaching program aimed at decreasing burnout among female resident physicians significantly reduced emotional exhaustion and imposter syndrome while increasing self-compassion over a six month period, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
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Giving Day Raises Funds to Target Health Equity Gap
Generous donors to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus gave nearly $135,000 to support health equity initiatives during the campus’s first Giving Day on April 14.
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Naloxone Trainings Keep University Police Prepared for Opioid Overdoses
Sgt. Corey Childers remembers when the pocket-sized nasal pumps – new devices to take on patrol – arrived at the University of Colorado Anschutz Police Department. It was late 2016, and the nation was reeling from a brutal wave of overdoses in the growing opioid epidemic.
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Signature Benefactor Event Shines Spotlight on Healthcare Honorees
Boundless gratitude for the vital roles of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the entire healthcare community was on display at the annual Benefactor Recognition Dinner on April 27.
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Building a Diverse Public Health Workforce – Without the Fear of Debt
Philanthropic giving – plus faculty, staff and alumni contributions – fuel Colorado School of Public Health scholarships that advance equity, diversity and inclusion
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Hickenlooper Visits CU Anschutz for COVID-19 Response Insights
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper visited the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus on April 14, hearing from CU and UCHealth leaders on how they joined efforts in the battle against COVID-19 and touring the new Anschutz Health Sciences Building (AHSB). The senator’s aim was to take lessons learned back to the U.S. Capitol to help guide legislation and manage the country’s future health crises.
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From Vet Tech to Nurse
Like many nurses, Kyla Wulff, BSN, RN, found her way to nursing after working as a veterinary technician for eight years. As a registered vet tech, she discovered her love for medicine and science but was looking for increased responsibility and a fresh challenge
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RNA Bioscience Initiative Transforms CampuS
Six years ago, the University of Colorado School of Medicine made a major investment in an RNA research program that has resulted in a growing community of scientists working together to investigate the ways RNA is entangled with human health.