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Study finds potential new treatment path for lasting Lyme disease symptoms
Study finds potential new treatment path for lasting Lyme disease symptoms
Tulane University researchers have identified a promising new approach to treating persistent neurological symptoms associated with Lyme disease,…
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Dr. Tonette Krousel-Wood appointed to US Preventive Services Task Force
Dr. Tonette Krousel-Wood appointed to US Preventive Services Task Force
Tulane University physician-researcher Dr. M. “Tonette” Krousel-Wood has been appointed to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent,…
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Could gut bacteria cause osteoporosis? New research finds connection
Could gut bacteria cause osteoporosis? New research finds connection
One of the most common forms of gut bacteria may be to blame for osteoporosis.
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Meet the Dean of Tulane's new Program of Nursing
Meet the Dean of Tulane's new Program of Nursing
Brenda Douglas PhD, RN, CNE, will serve as the Dean of the newly-announced Program of Nursing in the School of Medicine. This groundbreaking nursing…
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Tulane scientists invent single, rapid test for both HIV and TB
Tulane scientists invent single, rapid test for both HIV and TB
Researchers at Tulane have developed a new and rapid test that can detect both HIV and tuberculosis at the same time with just a small amount of…
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How does alcohol’s anxiety reduction differ across sexes?
How does alcohol’s anxiety reduction differ across sexes?
A new study out of Tulane University and LSU Health Sciences Center found that the mechanism that causes alcohol to decrease anxiety when consumed at…
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Walking more than five flights of stairs a day can cut risk of heart disease by 20%, study says
Walking more than five flights of stairs a day can cut risk of heart disease by 20%, study says
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Targeting gut microbiome could be key to improving HIV health outcomes
Targeting gut microbiome could be key to improving HIV health outcomes
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Tulane professor combines love of dermatology and public health to treat neglected tropical diseases
Tulane professor combines love of dermatology and public health to treat neglected tropical diseases
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New Chagas research unravels decades-long mystery of how the tropical disease progresses
New Chagas research unravels decades-long mystery of how the tropical disease progresses
Culture, Health, NOLA, On Campus, Science, World
President Fitts hails unprecedented success and achievements
President Fitts hails unprecedented success and achievements
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How a mere 12% of Americans eat half the nation’s beef, creating significant health and environmental impacts
How a mere 12% of Americans eat half the nation’s beef, creating significant health and environmental impacts
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AI analysis finds younger AFib patients benefit from MRI-guided ablation treatments
AI analysis finds younger AFib patients benefit from MRI-guided ablation treatments
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Organizers of new food pantry hope to nourish minds and bodies
Organizers of new food pantry hope to nourish minds and bodies
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Tulane, Ochsner Health and RH Impact receive $16.5 million NIH grant to address maternal health and equity
Tulane, Ochsner Health and RH Impact receive $16.5 million NIH grant to address maternal health and equity
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Why are Black adults at greater risk of death from heart disease? Study blames social factors
Why are Black adults at greater risk of death from heart disease? Study blames social factors
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This disease can be caused by a food allergy and prevent children from eating. A new study may show how to treat it
This disease can be caused by a food allergy and prevent children from eating. A new study may show how to treat it
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Biomedical engineering students team up to design and make child-size wheelchairs
Biomedical engineering students team up to design and make child-size wheelchairs
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Study finds that eight factors put Black adults at greater risk of early death
Study finds that eight factors put Black adults at greater risk of early death
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Massive hemorrhages are often deadly. Can a perfume ingredient stop the bleed and save lives?
Massive hemorrhages are often deadly. Can a perfume ingredient stop the bleed and save lives?
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NIH awards $2.4 million grant to study link between obesity and lymphatic dysfunction
NIH awards $2.4 million grant to study link between obesity and lymphatic dysfunction
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Renowned Tulane professor elected to National Academy of Sciences
Renowned Tulane professor elected to National Academy of Sciences
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Study: Rising costs of racial and ethnic health inequities in US surpass $450 billion
Study: Rising costs of racial and ethnic health inequities in US surpass $450 billion
COVID-19, Health, Science
NIH awards Tulane $2.3 million to study link between COVID-19 and cognitive decline
NIH awards Tulane $2.3 million to study link between COVID-19 and cognitive decline
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Study finds elevated levels of toxic metals in some mixed-fruit juices and soft drinks
Study finds elevated levels of toxic metals in some mixed-fruit juices and soft drinks
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Tulane University launches institute to bolster pandemic readiness and response
Tulane University launches institute to bolster pandemic readiness and response
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Could a vitamin deficiency cause ‘double-jointedness’ and troubling connective-tissue disorder?
Could a vitamin deficiency cause ‘double-jointedness’ and troubling connective-tissue disorder?
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VA Merit Award grant supports research into biomarkers for metastatic prostate cancer
VA Merit Award grant supports research into biomarkers for metastatic prostate cancer
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Study examines how social rank affects response to stress
Study examines how social rank affects response to stress
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Fluence Analytics becomes one of Tulane’s most successful spinouts — and ‘great example of what is possible’
Fluence Analytics becomes one of Tulane’s most successful spinouts — and ‘great example of what is possible’
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Science Foundation Ireland awards Tulane research pioneer with prestigious St. Patrick’s Day Science Medal
Science Foundation Ireland awards Tulane research pioneer with prestigious St. Patrick’s Day Science Medal
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Study finds national rise in alcohol and marijuana use among college students as more states legalize pot
Study finds national rise in alcohol and marijuana use among college students as more states legalize pot
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Tulane resilience expert joins national panel on intimate partner violence
Tulane resilience expert joins national panel on intimate partner violence
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Keto vs vegan: Study of popular diets finds over fourfold difference in carbon footprints
Keto vs vegan: Study of popular diets finds over fourfold difference in carbon footprints
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Tulane program for K-12 students exposed to violence will expand nationally
Tulane program for K-12 students exposed to violence will expand nationally
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Tulane medical students and mentor investigate racial health disparities
Tulane medical students and mentor investigate racial health disparities
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Tulane MBA student’s cereal startup claims top category at AWS University Startup Competition
Tulane MBA student’s cereal startup claims top category at AWS University Startup Competition
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Grateful patient donates millions to Tulane cardiac center that saved his life
Grateful patient donates millions to Tulane cardiac center that saved his life
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Hypertension is the ‘silent killer’ of Black communities. Could church-based treatment help?
Hypertension is the ‘silent killer’ of Black communities. Could church-based treatment help?
