News Focus Channel: Local - Utah

How Utah's air pollution affects homeless populations

University of Utah — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:25:47 EST

Researchers from the University of Utah document the effect of air pollution on people experiencing homelessness, finding that nearly all notice and are impacted by air pollution, whether or not they reside in shelters.

Researchers Find Eight New Unique Gene Mutations in Patients with Hereditable Heart Muscle Disease

Intermountain Healthcare — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:25:00 EST

In a new study from the Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute in Salt Lake City, researchers have identified eight new gene mutations that may cause or contribute to idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, a form of heart disease not caused by known external influences, such as high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, or diseased coronary arteries.

Taking Statins for Heart Disease Cuts Risk of Second Serious Event in Half, Yet Only Six Percent of Patients Are Following as Directed

Intermountain Healthcare — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 16:45:00 EST

A new study has found that patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease cut their risk of a second major adverse cardiovascular event by almost 50 percent, if they adhere to taking a statin medication as prescribed by their doctors.

Cardiac Procedure Reduces Risk of Dementia in Patients with A-Fib and Carotid Artery Disease Better Than Medications

Intermountain Healthcare — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 16:45:00 EST

In a new study from the Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute in Salt Lake City, researchers found that performing catheter ablations on patients who suffer from both atrial fibrillation and carotid arterial disease reduces the risk of dementia and stroke compared to managing their care with medications.

U Biologists Experimentally Trigger Adaptive Radiation

University of Utah — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 03:30:00 EST

Over four years, descendants of the lice evolved heritable color differences that spanned the full color range of the lice genus. This is the first study to show that the evolutionary changes occurring within a single species (microevolution) echoed changes among different species that diverged millions of years ago (macroevolution).

Promising New Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Moves Forward

University of Utah — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 11:20:28 EST

A study published today in the journal Nature Medicine led by researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) describes a new therapeutic approach with potential for patients with pancreatic cancer. These researchers discovered a combination drug therapy that may effectively combat the disease. HCI researchers first observed anti-cancer impacts in a laboratory setting and, subsequently, in its first use in a human patient.

Turning algae into fuel

University of Utah — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 08:00:04 EST

A team of University of Utah chemical engineers have developed a new kind of jet mixer to produce biomass from algae that extracts the lipids from the watery plants with much less energy than the older extraction method. This key discovery now puts this form of energy closer to becoming a viable, cost-effective alternative fuel.

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Professor Amos Guiora available to comment on indictment of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges

University of Utah — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:05:14 EST

University of Utah law professor drafts bill to protect youth from conversion therapy in Utah: Prof @cliffordrosky of @sjquinney & @uutah available to speak about proposed policy changes.

University of Utah — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:05:13 EST

Tracking Cholera in a Drop of Blood

University of Utah Health — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:00:00 EST

A multi-institutional, international team of researchers has developed a method that identifies individuals recently infected with Vibrio cholerae O1. The results of the study are available online in the February 20 issue of the journal Science Translational Medicine.

Gory, Freaky, Cool: Marine Snail Venom Could Improve Insulin for Diabetic Patients

University of Utah Health — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:00:00 EST

Researchers at University of Utah Health detailed the function of cone snail insulins, bringing them one step closer to developing a faster-acting insulin to treat diabetes.

New phenomenon discovered that fixes a common problem in lasers: Wavelength splitting

University of Utah — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:05:26 EST

A team led by University of Utah physicists has discovered how to fix a major problem that occurs in lasers made from a new type of material called quantum dots. The never-before-seen phenomenon will be important for an emerging field of photonics research, including one day making micro-chips that code information using light instead of electrons.

New Study Shows Cost Effectiveness of Early Cancer Surveillance for Patients Who Have a High Risk of Developing Cancer

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 23:05:39 EST

New research published today in the journal Pediatric Blood and Cancer shows how early cancer screening and surveillance in patients with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS) results in additional years of life, and is cost effective for third-party payers.

Cancer Drug Shows Promise in Mitigating Concussive Brain Injuries

University of Utah Health — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:30:32 EST

Researchers at University of Utah Health and University of Washington found an FDA-approved cancer drug--paclitaxel--offers protection to mice after experiencing mild traumatic brain injuries.

Collaborative Video Games Could Increase Office Productivity

Brigham Young University — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:05:55 EST

Move over trust falls and ropes courses, turns out playing video games with coworkers is the real path to better performance at the office.

John Theurer Cancer Center Leading Enrollment for Global Phase 2 WIZARD Study Evaluating DSP-7888 in Patients with Recurrent Glioblastoma

Hackensack Meridian Health — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:05:16 EST

John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center announced today that it is leading enrollment worldwide for WIZARD 201G, a global Phase 2 study in glioblastoma (GBM). The trial, sponsored by Boston Biomedical, is evaluating DSP-7888, an investigational cancer vaccine, in combination with bevacizumab for recurrent disease.

Protecting the Field of Dreams

University of Utah — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:00:40 EST

A team of University of Utah engineers have received a $2.2-million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to design and build small chemical sensors that can "sniff" out when a plant is being attacked by insects or overwhelmed by weeds. The research is to benefit the production of biomass from corn, which is used to create ethanol for gasoline.

Intermountain Healthcare Collaborates with MDClone to Transform Patient Data into Actionable Insights

Intermountain Healthcare — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 07:30:39 EST

Intermountain Healthcare has announced a new collaboration with Israeli healthcare IT company MDClone to increase caregivers' ability to transform data into information they can use to help people lead the healthiest lives possible.

Newly published paper examines river ecology on a global scale

University of Utah — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:40:16 EST

A study that brought together data from around the world has led to new findings on the effect of climatic factors on river ecosystems. The study, published in the latest issue of the journal Science Advances, found that climatic factors such as temperature and moisture influenced carbon-cycling rates--decomposition rate of organic matter--of river and riparian zones at the global scale. Carbon cycling is critical for the functioning of systems ranging from local food webs to the global climate.

Hazards of Having Bariatric Surgery Abroad Include Health Complications and a Heavy Financial Burden - Expert Available @UofUHealth

University of Utah Health — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:05:27 EST