Safer vascular scans with carbon dioxide
July 05, 2016
At Tulane, cardiologists and radiologists are pioneers in using carbon dioxide in the place of traditional iodinated contrast dye for vascular imaging to greatly reduce the impact of angiograms on patients’ kidneys.
Lecture shows a new way to study urban violence
June 30, 2016
Douglas Wiebe and his team examined Philadelphia’s cityscape – especially the location of alcohol sales, vacant lots and abandoned houses – to determine how the built environment contributes to violence.
Tulane Physical Therapy clinic opens in Metairie
June 30, 2016
The 3,600-square-foot stand-alone clinic is a partnership between Tulane Health System and PT Solutions.
Tulane Medical Center earns heart attack care award
June 28, 2016
The hospital was honored with the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline achievement award.
Tulane establishes joint degree with Nanjing Medical University
June 28, 2016
Students at China’s Nanjing Medical University will be able to pursue a master's degree at Tulane University School of Public Health under a new joint degree program.
Coping with compassion fatigue
June 27, 2016
Some healthcare professionals silently battle secondary trauma.
Low birth weight linked to type 2 diabetes
June 24, 2016
People born with low birth weight due to hereditary factors are at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life, according to a new Tulane University study.
Tulane University joins major initiative to spur manufacturing advances
June 22, 2016
Tulane University is joining forces with Texas A&M in a major manufacturing initiative announced by the White House this week.
Student earns $5,000 summer research grant
June 21, 2016
Rising senior Leah Walsh received the honor from the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology.
Tulane plays lead role in major diabetes drug trial
June 17, 2016
An international diabetes drug trial hits a surprising benchmark thanks to the persistence of a Tulane University clinical trials expert.
Fulbright student looks to give back in Brazil
June 07, 2016
Brady Page, an MD/MPH student, is one of 11 members of the Tulane community to receive a Fulbright grant.
The Insider: Celebrate the benefits of fresh food
May 31, 2016
The Eat Local Challenge, co-founded by Tulane University alumnus Lee Stafford, is expanding to reach recipients of the federal nutrition assistance program.
Lieutenant governor to chair advisory council for Tulane resilience academy
May 31, 2016
Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser will chair a Leadership Advisory Council that will help identify and select participants and provide oversight for a fellowship program designed by Tulane University’s Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy.
High-salt diet may raise cardiovascular disease risk for kidney disease patients
May 24, 2016
A high-salt diet was associated with greater risks for stroke, heart attacks and heart failure in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Faculty win brings opportunity for students
May 23, 2016
Tulane assistant professor Julie Albert is the recipient of a 2016 CAREER award from the National Science Foundation.