Self-collected saliva and deep nasal swabs collected by healthcare providers are equally effective for detecting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a new study conducted by ARUP Laboratories...
Patients who need to be tested for COVID-19 can now reserve a testing time at one of University of Utah Health’s four in-car testing sites (Sugar House, South Jordan, Redwood...
This spaghetti squash salad is super flavorful and incredibly easy to throw together for a quick side dish recipe, perfect for BBQ's, pot-lucks, you name it! It includes minimal ingredients...
Rena N. D’Souza, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., has been selected by Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., director of the National Institutes of Health, to lead the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial...
The Veterans Administration has adopted several strategic approaches to mitigate the disruption of endoscopic procedures; similar strategies were adopted by U of Utah Health and serve as a model for...
A key component of AACI’s mission is to advance the objectives of its 102 member cancer centers by facilitating interactions and developing best practices. AACI’s Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) provides...
“How was your experience?” That question, or some version of it, is increasingly being asked of consumers—including in health care. Visit a medical practice nowadays and you’re likely to get...
Through the Choice Act of 2014 and the MISSION Act of 2018, VA has vastly increased the amount of healthcare it purchases in the community for its enrolled Veterans. research.va.gov
A study published today in the August issue of the journal Health Affairs by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and led by University of Utah Health researcher Megan Vanneman...
When Brenda Anderson woke up one morning in July 2018, she couldn't hear well in one ear. It felt like she needed to pop her ear after getting off an...
Meghan Shaw was no stranger to the otolaryngologist's (ear, nose, and throat doctor) office. For as long as she could remember, she suffered from frequent sinus infections. She got surgery...
In 2017, Ray Groth, a competitive cross-country skier, was diagnosed with amyloidosis, a very serious but rare heart condition that has no cure. Back then, there was no way to...
The U.S. News & World Report 2020-2021 Best Hospitals Rankings have rated University of Utah Hospital No. 1 in Utah and the Salt Lake City metro area for the seventh...
Pineapple salsa is a fun, colorful way to add variety to a chips-and-salsa snack or to a fish-taco meal. This salsa is a great source of Vitamin C, fiber and...
Rashmee Shah, MD, MS, an assistant professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at University of Utah Health, is among 17 physician-scientists in the country who have been awarded a...
Matthew H. Samore, MD, has earned the 2019 Under Secretary’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Health Services Research—the highest honor for a VA health services researcher.
Utah Health & Economic Recovery Outreach (HERO) is a massive undertaking that has tested more than 13,000 Utahns to date across multiple counties in Utah to gather data to more...
A new study has found that follow-up appointments for hospitalized children treated for childhood bronchitis are often not necessary, and that switching from mandatory to "as-needed" follow-up care can save...
June Round, associate professor in Microbiology and Immunology at University of Utah Health and cancer researcher at Huntsman Cancer Institute, received a $1M grant from the W. M. Keck Foundation...
Feeling sick? Wondering if it’s COVID-19 or the flu? It’s important to know that COVID-19 and influenza are both respiratory illnesses but completely different viruses. Here’s a breakdown.
The Utah Health and Economic Recovery (HERO) Project has concluded phase one of a large-scale undertaking to test 10,000 Utahns from across four counties.
