Dr. Lester Pretlow has been named dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University, effective May 1, 2018. Pretlow has served in the interim role since August 2017. “Dr. Pretlow is a nationally recognized expert in medical technology, and we are pleased to have such an...
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Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle announced as Augusta University commencement speaker
The Honorable Casey Cagle, Lt. Gov. of Georgia, will address Augusta University’s class of 2018 during the institution’s commencement...
Antioxidant therapy may reduce increased cardiovascular risk of young women with type 1 diabetes
The high estrogen levels that typically afford younger women protection from cardiovascular disease appear to instead multiply their...
Dr. Islam named MCG chief of pulmonary/critical care medicine
Dr. Shaheen Islam, director of Interventional Pulmonology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, has been named chief of...
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...
Augusta University to sell Twin Gables
Twin Gables, the home to the Augusta University president, will soon be listed for sale.
Spreading awareness ahead of spring sports to protect men from testicular cancer
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors as well as testicular cancer patients stress the importance of self...
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...
Using public Wi-Fi during Masters Week? Think twice.
After a day without their phones, departing Masters patrons are probably ready to do some serious sharing (not to mention add up the...
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.
Governor to invest $64 million in education at Augusta University
Augusta University will receive $64 million to advance cybersecurity, undergraduate and graduate education, following approval from...
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...
Augusta University to host sexual assault awareness events
A candlelight campus march, violence prevention workshops and a community 5k run/walk are planned for Sexual Assault Awareness Month...
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...
Three-in-one molecule shows promise in helping certain breast cancer patients
A newly designed three-part molecule could be the one answer patients with a certain form of breast cancer are looking for, scientists...
2018 Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Young Alumni announced
Augusta University has announced the recipients for the institution’s 2018 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni awards...
A small, daily dose of Viagra may reduce colorectal cancer risk
A small, daily dose of Viagra significantly reduces colorectal cancer risk, scientists report.
New lab to accommodate enrollment growth in kinesiology
A new dry lab in Christenberry Fieldhousewill benefit students and faculty in education and research.