Research Archives - Page 7 of 16

A showpiece for researchBy Jan Jarvis Brent Shell’s work went unrewarded the first time he presented a poster at Research Appreciation Day, but he did not give up. Keynote speaker Bruce Beutler, MD, shared the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. He is the Director of the Center for the Genetics of Host Defense at UT Southwestern Read More »

Apr 4, 2017

High price of survivalBy Jan Jarvis Nearly three decades ago, HIV threatened John’s life. But instead of killing him, the virus inspired him to live a more successful and ultimately rewarding life. An unruly college student in the 1980s, John traded late-night parties for early bedtimes. He began eating healthy meals, exercising regularly and taking antiretroviral drugs. At a Read More »

Mar 17, 2017

Costly curesBy Jan Jarvis Multiple myeloma sneaked up on Theresa M. Humphrey. She was more tired than usual but still able to work two jobs. By the time she learned she had cancer, it already had caused bone damage in her skull, upper arms and hips. “Cancer was eating me alive, and I didn’t know Read More »

Mar 13, 2017

New study finds probationers’ motivations predict how well they do on probationBy Sally Crocker People in the criminal justice system who are motivated to seek a better life stand a greater chance of completing probation and finishing treatment programs. That’s the finding of a recent study by Scott Walters, PhD, and colleagues that examined the factors that motivate people to successfully complete probation and exit the Read More »

Feb 7, 2017

Help in the fight against childhood leukemiaBy Jan Jarvis Two UNT Health Science Center investigators working on a novel approach to treating the most common pediatric cancer have received a newly created award to advance their study. TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation recently announced that UNT Health Science Center is the first medical facility to receive the DFW Community Choice Grant for Read More »

Jan 26, 2017

Sparking an insight on eyesightBy Jan Jarvis A decade ago, a Fort Worth startup began developing an eye drop that may literally change the way 100 million Americans who suffer from the blurry near vision of presbyopia see the world. The huge insight on eyesight that Encore Vision President and CEO Bill Burns had 10 years ago is moving Read More »

Jan 17, 2017

A wheelchair cushion that prevents ulcersBy Alex Branch A UNT Health Science Center researcher has developed a prototype of a cooling cushion that could help prevent pressure ulcers for people in wheelchairs. The cooling system is designed to prevent skin temperature in the buttocks or lower back from heating to levels that accelerate tissue breakdown that occurs in ulcers, Read More »

Jan 10, 2017

An Rx for exerciseBy Jeff Carlton EXERT study Interested in learning more about participating in this clinical trial? Eligibility Requirements: Must be between the ages of 65 and 89 Have a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Participants must be in good health but not already exercise regularly For more information contact Kim Brown, Clinical Research Coordinator, at 817-735-2694 or brown@unthsc.edu Read More »

Jan 9, 2017

Training school brings international scientists to UNTHSCBy Alex Branch Researchers, clinicians and students from around the world convened at the UNT Health Science Center to learn about sensorimotor function in children and receive hands-on training in the university’s Human Movement Performance Laboratory. The Health Science Center hosted the training school for the International Society for Posture and Gait Research, which Read More »

Jan 5, 2017

Protecting astronauts’ immune systems during spaceflightBy Alex Branch Long-time collaborators UNT Health Science Center and Langston University have teamed with NASA on a five-year project to study the effects of reduced gravity on astronauts’ immune systems during spaceflight. The project, funded by a $4.5 million NASA grant, also is intended to promote diversity in the field of space biomedicine, said Harlan Read More »

Jan 3, 2017