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BATTLING MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
U of M researchers treat muscular dystrophy in mice using human stem cells
Researchers from the University of Minnesota’s Lillehei Heart Institute have effectively treated muscular dystrophy in mice using human stem cells derived from a new process that – for the first time – makes the production of human muscle cells from stem cells efficient and effective.
This is the first time that human stem cells have been shown to be effective in the treatment of muscular dystrophy. The latest research should set the stage for future human clinical trials.
Learn more about the recent study here.
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SPH/Med School receive grant to study cancer-disparities
Six fellows will use the $2.2 million grant to reduce cancer-related inequities among disadvantaged populations.
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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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From Alzheimer's to movement disorders, we reduce the toll of brain diseases on patients and families.
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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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12/14/11
Minnesota escalates its assault on diabetes
The Decade of Discovery awards $1.8 million to three partnership projects.
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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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08/01/11
Searching for a better cure for epilepsy
Has 7-Tesla MRI revealed a better way to diagnose & treat epilepsy?
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04/14/11
Neighborhood key to stroke prevention
Elderly people who live in social communities are less likely to suffer a stroke, U of M researchers found.
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04/06/11
MN Partnership launches new research
The U of M/Mayo research will focus on diabetes, cancer, heart disease and neurological diseases.
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03/06/12
MN Partnership awards MDS researchers $1.35M
New grant provides funding to tie together promising avenues of research at both the U of M & Mayo Clinic
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10/14/11
Searching for a more effective approach to ovarian cancer treatment
Could gene biomarkers predict a patient's response to ovarian cancer therapy?
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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.