- Research
Researcher hopes to make gene-editing device safer and more precise
By: Jan Jarvis The mere mention of gene editing and DNA altering might conjure up images of designer babies, but that is not what researcher Jin Liu has in mind. She wants help to find a cure for life-threatening diseases...
- Community
National expert cites benefits of medical cannabis in lecture series
By Kerry Gunnels The growing interest in the use of cannabis for medical purposes is the result of a demand by patients for treatment options, a national expert on pain medicine says. “This is the result of a grassroots movement...
- Patient Care
Ophthalmic clinic opens in Health Pavilion to provide diabetic eye care
By Jan Jarvis Zainulabedin Hashem walked out of the ophthalmic clinic with a new prescription and a sense of relief that his diabetes had not damaged his vision. “I have had diabetes for 30 years and it affects my vision,”...
- Our People
Rare birth defect won’t deter TCOM student from reaching her dream
By Steven Bartolotta One day last year, TCOM medical student Taylor Orcutt joined other members of the Pediatric Club to administer eye screenings on children at Glen Park Elementary School. Orcutt, whose left arm...
- Education
Dr. John Licciardone named UNT System Regents Professor
By Steven Bartolotta For over three decades, Dr. John C. Licciardone has been making a difference. His research is world renowned, his writing has been published in national and international journals and his impact on the Texas College of Osteopathic...
- Community
NamUs creates division to aid victims’ families
By Jan Jarvis When a loved one goes missing, families face unimaginable challenges, from coping with the disappearance to finding the person is deceased and then navigating the complex process of bringing them home. To help families navigate the trauma...
- Research
Improved surveillance of e-cigarette injuries needed, study finds
By Alex Branch A School of Public Health alumnus and a current faculty member have received national media attention for research that concluded the number of injuries caused by electronic cigarettes is probably drastically underreported. Amid increased attention given...
- Community
SPH researcher finds all positives in new Texas over 21 smoking law
By Sally Crocker Like the significant impact seen with age 21 drinking laws, states like Texas now have an opportunity to make a big difference in keeping other harmful substances out of the...
- Community
Innovation and teamwork amplify the national fight against tuberculosis
By Betsy Friauf At UNT Health Science Center, “collaboration” is more than a watchword; it’s one of our Values. Our collaborative culture kicks in on Day One when new team members attend Orientation. We invite everyone to introduce themselves...
- Education
TCOM receives grant for Graduate Medical Education program
By Steven Bartolotta The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine has been awarded a $250,000 grant to establish a new Graduate Medical Education (GME) residency program with three partners in Hood County. The...
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