Stories tagged with: Health Research

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    Research and Impact

    Renowned Ohio University researcher secures funding for new cancer research technology

    March 5, 2025 3 min

    John Kopchick, Ph.D., Goll-Ohio Eminent Scholar, was awarded $2.35 million in federal funding to acquire state-of-the-art equipment essential for advancing cancer research and treatment at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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    Health Research

    OHIO professor collaborates to study cultural adaptability of Project ECHO

    February 17, 2025 3 min

    Ohio University Professor Nagesh Rao collaborated with colleagues from other educational institutions to assess Project ECHO’s rapid diffusion.
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    Virtual Reality

    Scripps graduate student’s virtual reality project tackles cancer care education

    February 6, 2025 3 min

    A project led by a Scripps College graduate student is addressing cancer care education through the use of virtual reality (VR), in collaboration with the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.
    Dr. Vishwajeet Puri, a professor of Biomedical Sciences at Ohio University and the principal investigator of the project.
    Health Research

    NIH backs OHIO scientists in study of protein driving metabolic wellness

    January 10, 2025 5 min

    Biomedical researchers at Ohio University have received National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to investigate the role of a protein that is pivotal in fueling skeletal muscle, regulating exercise endurance, and enhancing insulin sensitivity.
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    Russ Prize

    Groundbreaking diabetes management tool wins national Russ Prize

    January 2, 2025 6 min

    Established by OHIO alumnus Fritz Russ, the Russ Prize is one of the nation’s top awards for breakthrough achievements in engineering and technology.
    Medical student Sydney Lingerak shares her experiences in the REACH program.
    Health and Wellness

    Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine introduces immersive rural medicine training program

    December 17, 2024 9 min

    The Heritage College has started a new program that gives participating medical students first-hand knowledge of the barriers to care rural Appalachian patients experience.
    Shouan Zhu, Ph.D.
    Research

    Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers find promising avenue for osteoarthritis prevention

    December 17, 2024 3 min

    A groundbreaking study by a team of Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers reveals that limiting growth hormone reception may significantly reduce the development of osteoarthritis.
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    Nursing Shortages

    Nursing shortages: A threat to patient care

    November 21, 2024 9 min

    Why is such a critical profession facing a worker shortage? How Ohio University is stepping up by expanding its nursing education programs and forging partnerships with health care providers across the state.
    OHIO nursing student sitting with laptop
    Health

    Ohio University’s online PMHNP program ranked #1 for 2025

    November 15, 2024 3 min

    OHIO’s Online Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is ranked #1 for 2025 by Nurse Practitioner Online. Discover what sets this program apart and its impact on mental health care.
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    NFL and Sports Research

    Concussions in the NFL: What your favorite players are risking

    October 31, 2024 7 min

    Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has recently made headlines for suffering the third concussion of his NFL career. OHIO professor and concussion expert Melissa Anderson explains what players like Tua may be risking by continuing to play.
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    Student Success

    OHIO nursing students published in academic journals

    October 29, 2024 4 min

    Six OHIO nursing students, working with ADVANCE member Melvina Brandau, Ph.D., co-director of the Nurse Educator Program at Ohio University, published articles in academic journals recently.
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    Health

    OHIO’s Heritage College leads U.S. osteopathic medical schools in NIH funding for 2024

    October 17, 2024 7 min

    By earning the number one spot in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding among osteopathic medical schools for fiscal year 2024, the Heritage College continues to solidify its reputation as a leader in medical research.
    A physical therapy student at Ohio University works to rehabilitate a patient's injury
    Health Research

    Preventing reinjury: How neuroplasticity and biomechanics are changing injury recovery

    August 26, 2024 5 min

    The phrase 'mind over matter' is getting a whole new meaning as OHIO researcher Dustin Grooms and his team work to discover ways to prevent reinjury by looking at the way the brain plays a role in recovery.
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    Stay healthy and informed as tickborne illnesses increase in Ohio, nationwide

    July 24, 2024 7 min

    Lyme disease, Ohio's most prevalent tickborne illness, continues to become more common with most infections occurring in spring and summer.
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    Top 5% of Scientists

    Ohio University’s OMNI researchers lead global rankings with innovative health research

    July 1, 2024 3 min

    Several researchers in OHIO's Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute were ranked as some of the top scientists in their fields by ScholarGPS.
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