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Transforming the family dining experience

Anschutz Health and Wellness Center and the Healthy Dining team

AURORA, Colo.(May 22, 2013) – The University of Colorado’s Anschutz Health and Wellness Centeris teaming up with HEALTHY DINING to help Coloradans make healthier choices when they eat in restaurants.

Dual chamber defibrillators pose higher risk of complications

Implanted defibrillator

AURORA, Colo. (May 14, 2013) – A device commonly used to treat dangerous heart rhythms may cause more issues for patients than a simpler version of the same device.

Discovery shows fat triggers rheumatoid arthritis

AURORA, Colo. (May 8, 2013) – Scientists have discovered that fat cells in the knee secrete a protein linked to arthritis, a finding that paves the way for new gene therapies that could offer relief and mobility to millions worldwide.

Educating the national media about weight gain

James O. Hill, PhD, Anschutz Health and Wellness Center Executive Director

AURORA , Colo. (May 7, 2013) - They came to the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC) hoping for answers but journalists from across North America may have headed home with plenty of questions.

Prescription for Success -- RX Disposal

RX Drugs collected at Drug Disposal Day

AURORA, Colo. (April 30, 2013) - The Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences was once again one of the state's top drop off locations for Drug Disposal Day.

University of Colorado Hospital receives grant to advance cancer care

University of Colorado Hospital

AURORA, Colo. (April 24, 2013) - University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) has been chosen to help the LIVESTRONG Foundation advance the care of cancer survivors requiring a stay in the hospital.

University of Colorado Hospital named Comprehensive Stroke Center

University of Colorado Hospital

AURORA, Colo. (April 25, 2013) – The Joint Commission named the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke certification available for hospitals.

New study shows children routinely injured or killed by guns

Gun on bed

AURORA, Colo. (April 23, 2013) – While gun control issues usually surface after major incidents like the fatal shooting of 20 elementary school students in Newtown, Conn., a new study shows that children are routinely killed or injured by firearms.

Health impact assessements critical public health tool

Drilling rig

AURORA, Colo. (April 22, 2013) – As natural gas development expands nationwide, policymakers, communities and public health experts are turning to health impact assessments (HIA) to predict the effects of drilling on local communities.

Genetic variation contributes to pulmonary fibrosis risk

Patient and doctor

AURORA, Colo. (April 18, 2013) – A newly published study of patients with pulmonary fibrosis has discovered multiple genetic variations that should help with future efforts to treat the disease.

Cholesterol increases risk of Alzheimer’s and heart disease

High cholesterol - trisomy 16 - hepatocytes

AURORA, Colo. (April 16, 2013) - Researchers at the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome and the CU School of Medicine have found that a single mechanism may underlie the damaging effect of cholesterol on the brain and on blood vessels.

Pinwheels planted in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month

Pinwheel garden planted outside Building 500 in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month

AURORA, Colo. (April 4, 2013) - They’re popping up in front yards, at community events and in front of city halls; and they’re spinning statewide as the country recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.

Many suicidal patients not asked about gun access

Emergency sign

AURORA, Colo. (April 1, 2013) – Although guns are used in over half of all American suicides, a new study shows many emergency rooms do not routinely ask suicidal patients about their access to guns.

Transitioning type 1 diabetics from pediatric to adult care

Transitioning type 1 diabetics from pediatric to adult care

AURORA, Colo. (March 28, 2013) - CU researchers are developing a program for adolescents with type 1 diabetes to better prepare them to transition into adult care after graduating from high school.

Heart implant may reduce risk of repeat stroke

Heart implant: AMPLATZER™ PFO Occluder  courtesy St. Jude Medical

DENVER (March 20, 2013) - A new study out today suggests that in carefully selected patients, a non-surgical approach may be part of a comprehensive strategy to take away some of that fear.

University of Colorado Cancer Center elected to elite group

Patient in University of Colorado Cancer Center

AURORA, Colo. (March 20, 2013) - CU Cancer Center has been elected as a member institution by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the world’s leading cancer centers.

Weight loss programs help kids lose weight

Salad

AURORA, Colo. (March 14, 2013) – Overweight and obese children in low-income households can successfully lose and maintain weight when given access to a structured diet.

New program to curb opioid prescription drug overdoses

Prescription drugs

AURORA, Colo. (Feb. 12, 2013) – A new training program to help stem the epidemic of opioid prescription-related overdoses and unintentional deaths has won the endorsement of the Colorado Medical Society and COPIC.

Grant funding will support nursing master's degree programs

AURORA, Colo. Feb. 7, 2013 - Grant funds Adult, Family and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner master’s degree options to for geriatric needs.

Clinton Foundation highlights work of Anschutz Health and Wellness Center

Anschutz Health and Wellness Center honored by Clinton Foundation

AURORA, Colo. (Feb. 5, 2013) – The Anschutz Health and Wellness Center has been recognized by the Clinton Foundation for its pledge to reduce childhood obesity.

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