Study finds augmenting gene could treat pulmonary arterial hypertension
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers and their collaborators have found that augmenting a specific gene can improve pulmonary arterial hypertension symptoms in rats and mice, identifying a potential drug target for treating the deadly disease in humans. Pulmonary arterial hypertension, or PAH, is a rare and life-threatening condition characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. Blood vessels in the lungs of patients with PAH exhibit excess inflammation, which is thought to contribute to disease development.
Study shows that gaps in training may contribute to low home dialysis rates
Strengthening home dialysis training will improve fellows’ confidence and promote public policy goals, says Nupur Gupta, MD.
Community collaboration key to addressing disparities in diabetes
Communities of color are disproportionately affected by diabetes. In Indiana, nearly 13 percent of the adult population has diabetes, and another 36 percent has pre-diabetes.
Faculty Host Mock Residency Interviews for Puerto Rican Medical Students
Mock interviews benefit Puerto Rican medical students and demonstrate the value of recruiting them to our programs.
Reflecting on the spring COVID-19 surge with Dr. Lana Dbeibo
What we learned in the spring will help us this fall and winter, says Methodist's Medical Director of Infection Prevention.
Dr. Subha Raman Shares Her Vision for “OneIUCV”
The Chief of Cardiology shares the meaning behind the phrase she uses to signify the Cardiovascular Institute's mission.
In a virtual recruitment season, fellowship programs pivot to video
This year, program features have been “elegantly woven” into videos to attract candidates.
Building a preventative approach to obesity and weight loss
Ashley Cuellar Gilmore, MD, developed the Medical and Endoscopic Weight Loss Clinic during her fellowship at IU.
Health psychology benefits patients, providers, staff
Understanding the mind-body connection is crucial for improving mental and physical health, says Anne Mary Montero, PhD — especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Summer Series on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Calls Medical Community to Action
The four-part series features panel discussions and Grand Rounds on topics related to racial equity and medicine.
IU scientists compile review of inner ear, stem cell research
A group of researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine—who themselves have helped advance the understanding between pluripotent stem cells and inner ear research—have compiled