Augusta University
StaffOne of the best ways to effectively manage blood pressure is to check it regularly.
Toni BakerWith preterm birth, the still-immature retina can develop a potentially blinding eye disorder known as retinopathy of prematurity.
Milledge AustinAugusta University has announced Karen J. Head, PhD, will become the next associate provost for Faculty Affairs, assuming her post July 1.
Kenza MamouniA new $2.3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute is giving the Georgia Cancer Center the opportunity to understand how those cancer cells resist primary treatment and propose new treatment options that may improve patient survival.
The new IMMCG focuses on better understanding the immune system’s seemingly diametric roles in enabling good health and in contributing to major killers.
Denise ParrishGrant from Jordan Spieth Family Foundation will support a social worker and patient travel expenses.
The discovery may help explain why sometimes promising immunotherapies designed to help the immune system kill cancer don’t.
The National Centers for Metabolic Phenotyping in Live Models of Obesity and Diabetes, or MPMOD, is a multicenter initiative being established by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
The study is the first to identify increased prevalence of disease-causing genetic variants in females with unexplained infertility.
The findings point toward a treatment target for a condition that does not have great treatment options.
Faculty at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University were recognized with Exemplary Teaching Awards for their contributions to students and residents at the state’s public medical school.
Lindsey MorrisEach week there will be new storyboards displayed around the MM Scott neighborhood for residents to read. They will feature pages from the Golden Block Legends and other books.
Scientists have evidence that a toxic protein aggregates in the neurons in the gut before it interferes with neurons in the brain.
Jennifer Hilliard ScottThe new chair comes to MCG from Emory University where he is chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy.
Both recipients are dedicated to education the next generation of physicians.
Scientists have evidence these POMC neurons become hyperactive after chronic exposure to stress, leading to things like depression. When their activity is reduced, so are behaviors that lead to these problems.
Students collect unpurchased food from campus dining halls and redistribute it to community partners to feed the hungry.
Medical College of Georgia scientists report new insight into how the smooth muscle cells enable unhealthy growth and a new target to intervene in the fight against heart disease.
Calculator that weighs individual’s risk/benefit of taking common osteoporosis drugs being developed
Physicians could use this "calculator" to help an individual patient determine how best to proceed.
“Getting to meet incredible physicians and scientists and learn about the fabulous science that takes place here has been the best part of my job so far,” Kaur said of her new position as associate director of basic science at the Georgia Cancer...