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‘Good cholesterol’ nanoparticles seek and destroy cancer cells

High-density lipoprotein's hauls excess cholesterol to the liver for disposal, but new research suggests "good cholesterol" can also act as a special delivery vehicle of destruction for cancer. Synthetic HDL nanoparticles loaded with small interfering RNA to silence cancer-promoting genes selectively shrunk or destroyed ovarian cancer tumors in mice, a research team led by scientists…
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Research Appreciation Day is April 1

Research Appreciation Day (RAD), an institutional tradition encompassing medical, public health and basic science research, is April 1 from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. UNTHSC research results will be showcased during the event in the Medical Education and Training (MET) Building at the UNT Health Science Center. Students, faculty and staff will share their research…

UNTHSC hosts Warrior Services Forum

Special visitors from the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Warrior and Family Support Team, including Col. David Sutherland, met with Dallas-Fort Worth region community leaders Thursday, Mar. 24, at UNT Health Science Center as part of an effort to develop an action plan to collaborate and improve the support of military warriors, veterans and their families…
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UNT Health physicians are ‘Tops’

When it comes to recognition, nothing beats hearing it from your colleagues. Several UNT Health clinicians' peers honored them recently in a survey conducted by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. They are featured in the April edition of the magazine. More than 3,000 local physicians completed the survey, identifying the professionals they regarded as the leaders…

Check out the 2011 annual research report

The latest edition of Synergy, UNT Health Science Center's annual research report, is now online. This year's publication features research in the areas of Alzheimer's disease, investigative genetics, public health, physical therapy and more.  Open publication 

Bone & Joint Institute opens as complete musculoskeletal care center

UNT Health launched the Bone & Joint Institute, a complete musculoskeletal care center, in the Ben Hogan Center at Texas Health's Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. "Our new location offers what some might call ‘one-stop musculoskeletal care shopping,' including physical therapy, access to a surgery center, easy surgery scheduling, X-rays and imaging," said David Lichtman,…
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UNTHSC maintains top rankings by US News & World Report

The Health Science Center maintained its top-50 rankings for primary care, geriatrics and physician assistant studies in the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report magazine. The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine ranked 20th for primary care medical schools, remaining the highest rated of all Texas medical schools for this category and a member…

Health Science Center helps fuel Cowtown success

A record 22,089 runners participated in this year's Cowtown races. The UNT Health Science Center, which founded the race, sponsored the event's half marathon, and 195 UNTHSC faculty, staff and students volunteered in various capacities contributing to the three-day event's success. Volunteers helped by participating on the medical crew, as well as UNT Health Fair,…

TCOM students participate in DOME Day at state capitol

Fifty-five Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine students traveled to Austin on Feb. 23 for DOME Day. DOs for Medical Excellence (DOME) Day is a free advocacy event that unites doctors of osteopathy and students with their elected officials to talk about priority issues. Osteopathic medical students had the opportunity to learn the legislative process firsthand…

Educational efforts reduce COPD costs by $3.4 million in East Texas study

A new report released by the UNT Health Science Center shows that residents of 12 counties in East Texas are breathing a little easier due in part to a year-long education campaign conducted by the Center for Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) regarding the diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The report…