Articles from July 2021

Research shows remdesivir treatment for COVID-19 has little impact on survival, increases hospital stay

Monday, July 19, 2021
A new study finds that remdesivir, the first new medicine approved for treatment of COVID-19, is not associated with improved survival, but is associated with longer hospital stays for patients.
Mary Weber in her lab

Weber: Understanding and developing strategies against chlamydial infection

Friday, July 16, 2021
The global and long-term impact of this microorganism on human health is what motivates researcher Mary Weber, PhD, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology .

A plant-based diet combined with a healthy microbiome may protect against multiple sclerosis

Monday, July 12, 2021
Metabolism of phytoestrogen by gut bacteria protects mice from MS-like inflammation.
Mobile Clinic volunteers

New $1.8 million grant helps UI build future mental health workforce across Iowa

Monday, July 12, 2021
Addressing a shortage of mental health experts in rural parts of the state

Gauging COVID-19 vaccine interest among adolescents, parents

Friday, July 9, 2021
A survey conducted by Aaron Scherer, PhD, assistant professor of internal medicine in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, and a team of researchers from the UI College of Public Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Rand Corp., found that adolescents and the parents of adolescents are split on their attitudes about adolescents getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

UI study highlights potential new treatment option for migraine

Thursday, July 8, 2021
Research by University of Iowa scientists points to a potential new target for preventing and treating migraines, a condition that causes severe headaches and other sensory disruptions.

University of Iowa, University of Utah collaborate to study genetic risks for suicide death in bipolar disorder

Thursday, July 8, 2021
A new study shows that individuals with bipolar disorder who are exposed to significant trauma may be at greater risk for suicide death, suggesting that clinical diagnosis of or genetic predisposition to trauma-related conditions could be important factors to consider in suicide prevention.

Inhaled COVID-19 vaccine prevents disease and transmission in animals

Tuesday, July 6, 2021
In a new study assessing the potential of a single-dose, intranasal COVID-19 vaccine, a team from the University of Iowa and the University of Georgia found that the vaccine fully protects mice against lethal COVID-19 infection.

Westermann selected for 2021 AANA Traveling Fellowship Program

Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Robert Westermann, MD, assistant professor in the University of Iowa Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, was one of six orthopedic surgeons selected to participate in the Arthroscopy Association of North America Advanced Arthroscopy (AANA) Traveling Fellowship Program for 2021.