Regular, Low-Intensity Exercise Reduces Severity of Stroke
New research suggests that individuals who are physically active before suffering a stroke tend to have better outcomes.
Category: Research
Interdisciplinary BUMC Team Investigates Dialysis Access Malfunction
The team will lead a clinical study focused on assessing the potential of intravenous ultrasound, an emerging technique, to investigate and diagnose the mechanical properties of central venous stenosis.
Military Women’s Health Symposium Explores Gaps in Research
The day-long symposium focused on the health of active-duty women and female veterans, and featured topics such as PTSD, brain injury, cancer and poor perinatal health and their impacts on women who serve.
Mouse Models May Not Accurately Mimic Severity of Gonorrhea Infection
According to findings in BMC Genomics it is essential that model’s infections are fully examined to ensure they at least somewhat mimic what occurs in humans.
New Study Provides Better Understanding of Potential Regeneration after Brain/Spinal Cord Injury
By changing the levels of sugars that cover the surface of proteins, researchers could alter neuronal metabolism and significantly enhance neuronal regeneration after injury.
Use of HIV RNA Expression Inhibitors May Restore Immune Function in HIV-Infected Individuals on cART
Researchers believe findings might provide an explanation for the observed chronic inflammation-associated morbidities in HIV-infected individuals who are on cART.
Untreated Genital Warts May Increase Risk of HIV Transmission
A new study has shown that genital warts may promote HIV sexual transmission and, in turn, their treatment and prevention could help decrease the spread of the disease.
Jesse Mez Receives DoD Grant to Study Role of TBI and Military Service in Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Mez, assistant professor of neurology, has received a three-year, $1.2 million grant from the Department of Defense.
Researchers Find Genetic Sequence Involved in Age-Related Changes in Gene Expression
Corresponding author Thomas M. Rünger, MD, PhD, professor of dermatology, pathology, and laboratory medicine, feels that this is a major step forward.
Sixteen STaRS Share Their Summer Research
The class included 13 undergraduates from across the country and three current BUSM students.