The University of Utah now performs pancreas transplants for qualified patients with type 1 diabetes. When other therapies have been exhausted, a pancreas transplant can eliminate the need for insulin...
What is WWAMI? What are the similarities between the University of Utah School of Medicine and the WWAMI program? What is the TRUST program? I interviewed Dr. Mary Barinaga, Assistant...
Cancer is generally thought of as an acquired disease resulting from an accumulation of genetic mutations that causes things to go terribly wrong. Huntsman Cancer investigator and University of Utah...
What you say and how you say it might get you into Harvard Medical School. Dr. Robert J. Mayer, Faculty Associate Dean of Admissions at Harvard Medical School explains the...
When you get pregnant, you need to eat for two, right? Dr. Kirtly Jones says otherwise. She reveals the most recent findings and explains the guidelines for pregnant moms of...
What does it feel like to move to Utah after spending your entire life in Florida? What is life like for a first year med student here at the University...
Erica Lake, associate director of the Hope Fox Eccles Health Library, is excited about how a new, first-of-its-type kiosk is transforming a community. The Health Information Station, serving the Sugarhouse...
Researchers have overlooked differences in sex and gender for a long time. Jean Shipman, director of Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, says this criterion may determine funding for most...
Recent evidence has revealed flaws in past research based on sex and gender. Jean Shipman, Director of the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library talks about new research that looks...
One of the biggest challenges with curing a disease is figuring out what causes it. Is ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, caused by genetics, environmental factors, or a...
When you look in the mirror, your reflection is essentially the same but everything is reversed. Published in the journal the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences University of...
While ALS is a fairly rare disorder, it is devastating for those who contract it. Dr. Mark Bromberg is the director of the ALS clinic at the University of Utah...
SPF stands for Sunburn Protection Factor and indicates how long one can stay in the sun without getting burned. Despite common belief, the SPF number alone may not be the...
Acne is an embarrassing topic for them, but 90% of teenagers may benefit from acne treatment. Dr. Cindy Gellner goes in depth on modern acne therapy and discusses the dos...
In an environment where others struggle to survive, Tibetans thrive in the thin air on the Tibetan Plateau, with an average elevation of 14,800 feet. A study led by University...
How can “telling your story” get you into Harvard Medical School? Dr. Robert Mayer, faculty associate dean of admissions at Harvard Medical School reveals what the admissions staff looks for...
Anger, sadness, and anxiety are signals of your emotional wellness. Listen as Dr. Kirtly Jones probes the boundaries of Emotional Health, which has been identified as one of the Seven...
Known as the “Concierge” of the Dean’s Office here at the University of Utah School of Medicine, Student Affairs has one simple focus: “To shepherd medical students from the beginning...
One of the most important parts of school registration is proving that your child is up-to-date on vaccinations. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner walks us through the required vaccinations and the...
There is a battle going on around us, and most of us don’t even know it. Nels Elde, Ph.D, assistant professor in human genetics at the University of Utah, is...
Sometimes, what happens before and after surgery can be more complicated and confusing than the actual operation. Assistant Professor of Surgery Dr. Benjamin Brooke seeks to involve patients in the...
Flies get diabetes? How similar these winged nuisances are to people may surprise you. Carl Thummel, Ph.D., professor of human genetics at the University of Utah, explains the power of...
Potty training can be stressful for both parent and child. For new parents tackling this stage of development, Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner presents a positive approach and shares her advice...
Does getting a rich golden-brown tan offer protection from dangerous skin-cancer causing UV rays? Dr. Doug Grossman from Huntsman Cancer Institute describes suntanned skin on a molecular level. He discusses...