Dr. James Rawson, chairman of the Department of Radiology and Imaging at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, has...
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National foundation gives $53,000 for pediatric cancer research
A $53,000 gift from the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation – an organization dedicated to raising funds for childhood cancer research –...
Cells that make blood vessels can also make tumors and enable their spread
While it’s widely held that tumors can produce blood vessels to support their growth, scientists now have evidence that cells key to...
From ‘The Bachelorette’ to Cambodia, Emergency Medicine doctor shares world view
Dr. Jedidiah Ballard, an assistant professor of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia, served as the commencement...
Helping dad make a healthy choice about prostate cancer screening
This weekend, families across the country will celebrate “dad” with funny cards, gifts and plenty of food, too. And while it’s all fun...
Medical Minute discusses pain medication as treatment for glaucoma
In this week’s Medical Minute, Dr. Joseph Hobbs, chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia...
MCG students helping plan AMA student section annual conference
Two rising second-year students at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are helping plan the Medical Student Section...
Four Augusta University employees named Top 10 Young Professionals
They are the leaders of tomorrow, making a name for themselves today and getting the attention of their superiors. And Augusta...
Major research initiative explores how our bones and muscles age
Researchers are dissecting just what happens to the stem cells that make tissues which help keep us upright, with an eye on improving...
Medical Minute discusses new vaccine
In this week’s Medical Minute, Dr. Joseph Hobbs, chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia...
New MCG allergy-immunology chief named
Dr. Kathleen May, an allergist-immunologist with more than two decades of clinical experience who is vice chair of the American Board...
Medical Minute discusses an unhealthy role of protein
In this week’s Medical Minute, Dr. Joseph Hobbs, chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia...
Cancer therapy shows promise for psoriasis treatment
HDAC inhibitors, already widely used to treat cancer, may be an effective therapy for psoriasis as well, scientists report. They have...
Inside Medical College of Georgia: First 100 days with new dean
Dr. David C. Hess, the new dean of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University talked with a writer for Metro Atlanta CEO...
Bruce Hornsby concert to benefit patients suffering with ALS
Many therapies and special equipment options that can improve a patient’s final days aren’t covered by health insurance.
Medical Minute discusses a protein that organizes cells
In this week’s Medical Minute, Dr. Joseph Hobbs, chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia...
Powerful tumor suppressor injected into cancer increases destruction, decreases toxicity
Directly injecting a tumor with an agent that activates a natural, powerful tumor suppressor enhances the drug’s capacity to attack...
WRDW: Fidget Spinner: A toy or therapy?
The Fidget Spinner, or Fidget Cube, is a popular gadget for kids being used for entertainment and therapy. Pediatric Psychiatrist...
Jillella returns as J. Harold Harrison MD Chair for Medical Oncology
Dr. Anand P. Jillella returns to the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University July 1 as the J. Harold Harrison, MD...
MCG, AU Health participate in national trial to determine best therapy for asymptomatic carotid artery disease
People potentially at risk for stroke are being recruited for a national study to determine whether intense medical management or...