Future of health: Cancer vaccines
When people consider vaccines, many think about the pandemic and about preventing illness. However, certain UW researchers have a very different focus when they work with vaccines.
New study seeks to expand eye screenings for rural diabetic patients throughout the United States
More patients in rural areas across the nation could have increased access to vision-saving eye screenings through a new clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
New rankings show healthiest and least healthy counties in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Ozaukee County ranks the healthiest in Wisconsin and Menominee County is the least healthy county in the state, according to new County Health Rankings data from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI).
Despite state restrictions, recreational cannabis companies use marketing that appeals to adolescents
A new study led by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health finds many recreational cannabis companies market their products in a way that appeals to children and teens, despite state-based regulations prohibiting it.
UW study finds most patients with inflammatory bowel disease have immune response to COVID-19 vaccine; expands enrollment
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is expanding a study investigating the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for people who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Innovative UW Undiagnosed Genetic Disease Clinic seeks to identify rare genetic conditions
The UW Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health recently opened its first patient clinic, the UW Undiagnosed Genetic Disease Clinic, which is for people with undiagnosed genetic diseases, creating a vital local hub in a global community of experts dedicated to solving medical mysteries with state of the art technologies for people whose conditions remain undiagnosed despite an extensive prior clinical workup.
Future of public health: Masks will be here to stay
From clinical settings to factory floors, masks may have a place in society for some time to come.
Nation’s only rural OB-GYN residency program celebrates first trainee
Dr. Laura McDowell will soon have a special place in American medical history.
New statewide data show evidence of increase in past COVID-19 infections, impact of vaccine uptake and need for continued vaccination efforts
The third and final wave of a University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health survey estimated more than 11% of participants had a positive COVID-19 antibody test due to infection with the virus that causes the disease — a two-fold increase from the second set of results in December.
UW launches innovative Center for Health Disparities Research
A new center at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health seeks to examine how a person’s environment and social conditions impact their health down to the molecular level.
UW to lead national research on pediatric asthma in low-income urban areas
The UW School of Medicine and Public Health has been selected as the national leadership center for a new clinical research network that will conduct pediatric asthma research in low-income urban settings around the country.
Vaccine myths persist, even after millions have been vaccinated against COVID-19
Recently, everyone 16 years of age and older in Wisconsin became eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. This is good news. The bad news is that they are being bombarded by misinformation on the vaccines.