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Arthur TakahashiAs a trade war between the U.S. and China looms, Dr. Jonathan Leightner, an expert in Chinese economy, says most people are missing the bigger issue.
Toni BakerImmune cells that are ready to take action against invaders like bacteria have been found in women’s breast milk, researchers say.
Danielle HarrisPhilip Young has been named the associate vice president of Environmental Health and Safety at Augusta University, effective April 1. Young has served in the interim role since July 2017. “Young is an internationally recognized expert in radiation...
For nearly 30 years, the Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society has brought world-class performances to the Augusta area, and now the group is coming home to Augusta University. On April 27, Dr. Elna Green, dean of the Pamplin College at Augusta...
Dr. Annette J. Johnson of Wake Forest University School of Medicine has been selected as chair of the Medical College of Georgia Department of Radiology and Imaging.
Jennifer Hilliard ScottDr. Kenneth J. Vega, an expert in gastroesophageal reflux disease and ethnic/gender variations in Barrett’s esophagus, is the new chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Medical College of Georgia Department of Medicine. The...
This pantry staple may help reduce the destructive inflammation of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
An experimental compound appears to improve stroke outcome by reducing the destructive inflammation that can continue months after a stroke, scientists report.
The first board certified intensivist in Georgia and a neonatologist and expert in pediatric nutrition are among the faculty being honored by the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.
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...
Nick GarrettThe Honorable Casey Cagle, Lt. Gov. of Georgia, will address Augusta University’s class of 2018 during the institution’s commencement ceremony on Friday, May 11 at 2 p.m. at the James Brown Arena.
The high estrogen levels that typically afford younger women protection from cardiovascular disease appear to instead multiply their risk if they have type 1 diabetes, researchers say.
Dr. Shaheen Islam, director of Interventional Pulmonology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, has been named chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia.
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 pizza oven may help protect the brain following a traumatic brain injury, scientists say. A third of patients...
Christen EngelTwin Gables, the home to the Augusta University president, will soon be listed for sale.
Chris CurryApril is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors as well as testicular cancer patients stress the importance of self-examination.
When you have diabetes then get an acute kidney injury there is a multiplier effect that can worsen your prognosis and destroy your kidneys. Now, scientists think they know why.
After a day without their phones, departing Masters patrons are probably ready to do some serious sharing (not to mention add up the cost of all that merchandise they bought). But they should think twice if connected to public Wi-Fi.
Denise ParrishDr. Pascha Schafer has been named associate chief medical officer and chief quality officer for AU Health.
Mouse genes that make human T cells powerful at fighting liver cancer could one day help patients do the same, scientists report.