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Diabetes
From stem cells to surgical solutions, we search for treatments, preventions and cures for diabetes.
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Infectious Disease
Interdisciplinary research means more breakthroughs, as we study and prevent global health threats like HIV and AIDs.
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Brain Science
From Alzheimer's to movement disorders, we reduce the toll of brain diseases on patients and families.
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Cancer
Basic science and clinical studies combine, as we increase survival rates of some of the most deadly cancers.
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Pioneers in early heart surgery, we discover new techniques, medications, and devices to treat cardiovascular diseases.
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10/13/10
PAD costly to treat
Even after initial treatment, U of M researchers found that PAD sufferers are likely to endure costly medical bills to get well.
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10/11/10
Nutrition expert enters IOM
U of M nutrition expert Mary Story has been elected to the Institute of Medicine.
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07/02/12
In Singapore, fast food increases risk of diabetes and heart disease
The exportation of western fast food to other cultures could be harming global health
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10/25/11
Gaps in flu vaccine effectiveness show a need for new vaccines
U of M researchers have found current vaccine efficacy rates aren't quite what some may believe.
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02/23/11
Foodborne illness remains major threat
Public health expert Mike Osterholm says foodborne illness is still a major issue in the United States.
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12/07/10
CIDRAP analyzes H1N1 response
CIDRAP looked at colleges and universities response and reaction to the H1N1 pandemic and came up with some conclusions.
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03/01/13
U of M named one of five sites for BioFIND study sponsored by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
The study will focus on discovering new Parkinson's disease biomarkers
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03/01/13
'BTN LiveBIG' shines spotlight on critical University of Minnesota research
'BTN LiveBIG' will showcase U of M researchers exploring treatments for brain conditions and solving environmental challenges.
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02/25/13
U of M researchers find biomarker of resilience in veterans exposed to trauma
New research from the VA Medical Center and the U of M shows that the brain can adapt in response to potentially traumatic events (PTEs).
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02/26/13
U of M researchers identify genetic variation behind acute myeloid leukemia treatment success
Pharmacy and Medical School researchers within the Masonic Cancer Center, partnered to make the discovery
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02/25/13
MN Partnership Researchers Uncover Cancer Drug Prospects
Clues to possible drugs for two rare cancers through research involving baker's yeast and a library of chemical compounds were uncovered
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06/07/10
Monitoring cholesterol increases life expectancy
A U of M study definitively shows that those with decreased cholesterol levels can count on an increased life expectancy.
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03/15/10
Molecular band-aid may protect hearts
Medical School researchers have discovered a chemical that may protect the hearts of Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients.
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01/26/10
Degree of obesity raises risk of stroke
The higher a person’s degree of obesity, the higher their risk of stroke—regardless of race, gender and how obesity is measured, according to a new study.