UMMC’s clinical study will examine if the antibodies found in the blood plasma of recovered COVID-19 patients can help current patients fight the novel coronavirus.

The five School of Dentistry faculty members in the Advanced General Dentistry Department do unique and amazing work: They treat the oral health issues of cancer, transplant and heart patients, clearing the way for these individuals to receive critical treatment.

A paper in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that two-thirds of clinical trials for recently approved cancer drugs have design limitations that may make it harder to assess a drug’s effectiveness. The author, a UMMC oncologist, says physicians should consider any knowledge gaps before prescribing medications.

Don’t be fooled by their size – unengorged, they don’t even cover Lincoln’s profile on a penny. But the health-wrecking potential of ticks is enormous, especially considering their dimensions. Some varieties genuinely put a target on your back, or wherever they may bite you.

Everyday Wellness, Professional Development seminars scheduled this week are available via WebEx and BigBlueButton, respectively.

Medical Center leadership is proud to announce the following additions to its faculty and leadership staff.

Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of June 15-21.