In this week’s Medical Minute, Dr. Joseph Hobbs, chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, discusses how the cell receptor that allows us to feel the heat of a red chili pepper can play a role in recovery from traumatic brain injury...
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Drinking baking soda could be an inexpensive, safe way to combat autoimmune disease
This pantry staple may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
Family gains three new members after bone marrow transplant connects two men
Two men who had never met are now connected for the rest of their lives, thanks to a magic show.
Receptor that feels the heat of a red chili pepper may be target for TBI recovery
AUGUSTA, Ga. – A receptor on our immune cells that can detect both the heat of a red chili pepper and the extreme physical heat of a...
Medical Minute discusses connection between circadian clock and inflammation
In this week’s Medical Minute, Dr. Joseph Hobbs, chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia...
Medical Minute discusses personalized medicine
In this week’s Medical Minute, Dr. Joseph Hobbs, chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia...
The search is on for a treatment target for acute kidney injury
When you have diabetes then get an acute kidney injury there is a multiplier effect that can worsen your prognosis and destroy your...
Bone marrow donor registration event happening now
You have the chance to sign up with the national bone marrow transplant registry during a donor drive this Friday, April 13 at 9 a.m.
Flu restrictions on hospital visitation have been lifted
Flu restrictions on hospital visitation have been lifted.
New paid leave benefit announced as Donate Life Month begins
As National Donate Life Month begins, so does new medical center employee benefit giving bonus leave time to donate organs, marrow.
Schafer named associate chief medical officer
Dr. Pascha Schafer has been named associate chief medical officer and chief quality officer for AU Health.
New receptor genes turn T-cells into powerful liver cancer foes
Mouse genes that make human T cells powerful at fighting liver cancer could one day help patients do the same, scientists report.
Update to inpatient behavioral health services at AU Health
Augusta University Health System will discontinue inpatient behavioral health services June 30.
Medical Minute discusses the benefits of Vitamin D
In this week’s Medical Minute, Dr. Joseph Hobbs, chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia...
Dental students learn to care for patients by practicing on real patients
Let’s face it, there are plenty of people out there who hate going to the dentist. But, students at The Dental College of Georgia want...
Just one high-fat meal sets the perfect stage for heart disease
A single high-fat milkshake can quickly transform our healthy red blood cells into small, spiky cells that wreak havoc inside our...
Family Medicine Associates of Augusta joins AUMA
A group of four physicians and several advanced practice providers with Family Medicine Associates of Augusta received white coats...
Two immunotherapies used together for the first time to tackle tumors
Two immunotherapies are being given together for the first time to help more patients wage a stronger war on a wide range of solid...
Medical Minute discusses HPV vaccines
In this week’s Medical Minute, Dr. Joseph Hobbs, chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia...
Re-Creation performs for residents, staff at Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home
Young men and women with Re-Creation USA, Inc., a traveling musical tour, sang and danced for residents at Georgia War Veterans...