Early menopause linked to physical deterioration in older women
A researcher from the Office of Public Health Studies says walking speed and grip strength are two indicators of weakened state.
JABSOM, Kapi?olani CC develop pediatric paramedic training program
The John A. Burns School of Medicine and Kapiʻolani CC developed the first pre-hospital pediatric paramedic training program to integrate with Kapiʻolani CC¡¯s emergency medical technician program.
Pono Choices earns national award
The Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, selected Pono Choices, based in the College of Education's Center on Disability Studies, for a Maternal Child Health best practice award.
Free tuition offered for future medical assistants through Queen¡¯s, Kapi?olani CC
Recipients will gain valuable work experience at The Queen¡¯s Medical Center, while attending Kapiʻolani CC¡¯s medical assisting program.
College of Pharmacy boosts fight against opioids in Hawai?i
To help the local community confront opioid addiction, the UH Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of will hold educational events and offer simple alternatives to dispose of unused medications.
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹, international partners awarded $6M to study HIV, TB in children
The John A. Burns School of Medicine is part of an international team of researchers awarded $6M to study how HIV puts children at greater risk of contracting and dying from TB.
UH Cancer Center, HMSA collaborate to fight breast cancer
The UH Cancer Center and the Â鶹´«Ã½ Medical Service Association are conducting a clinical trial that could lead to less anxiety for patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Tuberculosis could be eradicated in 26 years, public health report says
Researchers, including Victoria Fan in the UH Office of Public Health Studies, say ridding the world of TB is a realistic goal.
L¨©hu?e roots inspire future doctor
Elisabeth Young, a UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ senior medical student, is an aspiring doctor with the ultimate goal of returning to Kauaʻi to serve the community where people cared about each other so much.
UH/MA?O Farms data show 60% improvement in diabetes risk
A UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ study, in partnership MAʻOFarms, shows promise that getting a community involved in preventing type 2 diabetes can reduce their disease risk.