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Vascular Defects Appear to Underlie the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease
WASHINGTON (Friday, November 12, 2021) — In an unexpected discovery, Georgetown University Medical Center researchers have identified what appears to be a significant vascular…
November 12, 2021
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Experimental Drug Boosts Immunotherapy Effectiveness in Pancreatic Cancer in Mice
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November 4, 2021
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Survey of U.S. Dentists Shows High Rate of Opioid Prescriptions Despite Evidence of Effective Alternatives
WASHINGTON (October 21, 2021) — A survey of dentists in the United States finds that an overwhelming majority of those who responded believe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug …
October 21, 2021
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Starting Mammography at Age 40 Would Reduce Disparities in Deaths for Black Women
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October 18, 2021
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Critical Period After Stroke Study (CPASS): A Phase II Clinical Trial Testing an Optimal Time for Motor Recovery After Stroke in Humans
For the first time, stroke study reveals optimal timing of intensive arm and hand rehabilitation. Intensive Additional Rehabilitation is most effective 60 to 90 days after a…
September 20, 2021
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Carnegie Corporation Awards Grant to Georgetown Global Health Law Expert to Explore Pandemic Treaty
WASHINGTON (September 15, 2021) — The Carnegie Corporation of New York announced that it has awarded Alexandra L. Phelan, SJD, LLM, LLB, an expert in global health law and a…
September 15, 2021
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Probiotic-Containing Yogurt Protects Against Microbiome Changes That Lead to Antibiotic-Induced Diarrhea, Study Finds
Multidisciplinary Team of Researchers Identifies Mechanism of Protection Conferred by Probiotic Supplement WASHINGTON (September 14, 2021) — Eating yogurt containing a particular…
September 14, 2021
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Insights Into How a Stroke Affects Reading Could Help With Rehabilitation
WASHINGTON (August 29, 2021) — Georgetown University researchers, looking at the ability of people to sound out words after a stroke, found that knowing which region of the brain…
August 29, 2021
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Statement from Jesse L. Goodman, MD, MPH, on FDA Approval of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine
WASHINGTON (August 23, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration approved the two-dose COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Jesse L. Goodman, MD, MPH,…
August 23, 2021
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Key Mental Abilities Can Actually Improve During Aging
WASHINGTON (August 19, 2021) — It’s long been believed that advancing age leads to broad declines in our mental abilities. Now, new research from Georgetown University Medical…
August 19, 2021