Ever seen an advertisement to store "cord blood"? A @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social hematologist explains what you should know about umbilical cord blood — its potential benefits and limitations when it comes to #stemcell transplants news.cuanschutz.edu/department-o...

In July 2023, Angela was told she likely wouldn't see Christmas after being diagnosed with an aggressive one-in-a-million cancer. But thanks to the research and innovation of her doctors @cuanschutz.bsky.social, she's still living a life of adventure. news.cuanschutz.edu/department-o...

Measles can have many effects, including something called "immune amnesia," where your body forgets how to fight against other infections. 🦠 @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social expert Dr. Michelle Barron explains what you need to know to protect your health: news.cuanschutz.edu/department-o...

Do you know how to use Narcan? I spoke with a CU toxicologist (who helped get the first over-the-counter naloxone approved 2 years ago) about how many people don't know how to properly use this life-saving medicine. Here's his tips: news.cuanschutz.edu/department-o... @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

5 years ago today, Denver was put on lockdown due to COVID. I spoke with 5 @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social clinicians about the immediate effects the pandemic had, and its lingering impact on health care today. Please read what they had to say: news.cuanschutz.edu/department-o...

This look back at how our campus medical community responded to the COVID-19 crisis as it erupted five years ago is gripping and important work by my talented colleague, @taylerleighs.bsky.social. Congratulations to her!

The LA fires showed that incarcerated people are "uniquely poised to suffer" from extreme weather events, says two @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social faculty members. Here's why: news.cuanschutz.edu/department-o...

Considering trying kava during #DryJanuary? Many kava bars promote the plant product as being a healthier alternative to alcohol and helping people relax — but is that true? Here's what a @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social physician says about it: news.cuanschutz.edu/department-o...

Influencers have lots of opinions on how you can better your health. But how do you figure out if their advice is actually beneficial? And even more important, how can you tell if the advice may be harmful? Here's 5 tips from @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social faculty: news.cuanschutz.edu/department-o...

Excited to lead one of Colorado's GUIDE programs for persons living with #dementia and their family #caregivers. I appreciate how this new Medicare program is designed to provide important caregiver support. @cumedicalschool.bsky.social @uchealth.bsky.social news.cuanschutz.edu/department-o...

Planning to hit the slopes this ski season?⛷️ Before you go, read this Q&A with @cu-psccm.bsky.social Dr. James Maloney on how #altitude sickness can affect tourists and ways to prevent it from ruining your trip: news.cuanschutz.edu/department-o... @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

“This program is an opportunity to have a friend on the inside who can help," says @hdaylum.bsky.social, the medical director of a recently launched program that aims to support #dementia patients and their caregivers at no extra cost. ⏬ news.cuanschutz.edu/department-o... @cuanschutz.bsky.social

Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas resigns her seat early due to harassment from her fellow commissioners, via CCM’s Ellis Arnold coloradocommunitymedia.com/2024/12/06/d...

“I am very optimistic and hopeful for what lies ahead." Vineet Chopra, MD, MSc, chair of the @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social, says the department is well positioned to face a challenging future. My story, plus video. #cucityofhealth @cumedicalschool.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social

Journalism friends, please share: The @denverpost.com is hiring an ace reporter to cover the ins and outs of Denver's city government, and what all that means for the people who live and work here. Full details, including pay range, at the link below. #journalismjobs

A new clinic at @cuanschutz.bsky.social is working to uncover the best way to simultaneously treat both obesity and heart failure. A potential contender? Weight loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide. news.cuanschutz.edu/department-o... @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social

Wondering what incredible stuff is going on at CU Anschutz Medical Campus, the #CUCityOfHealth in amazing Aurora? Here's a starter pack with more to come.

No lights. No sirens. No markings An undercover unit out of Thornton has a habit of following people miles outside of Thornton In April, the unit shot and killed Joby Vigil. Tonight we’ll trace the route they took. Vigil’s mom says it shows her son was “stalked” www.9news.com/article/news...

State Sen. Janet Buckner, an Aurora Democrat, announced that she plans to resign at the start of the legislative session in January. She is the second senator to announce their resignation in the weeks following their reelection. www.denverpost.com/2024/11/21/j...

New publication! 📝 @cuanschutz.bsky.social Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative affiliates Ashley Hollo & Maya Haasz worked with co-authors and data from Gun Violence Archive to look at unintentional shootings involving adolescents pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Here’s a roundup of where folks can get free Thanksgiving meals or volunteer for the holiday around Denver www.denverpost.com/2024/11/20/f... via @denverpost.bsky.social

The Department of Medicine at @cuanschutz.bsky.social is excited to join Bluesky! 🌟 Follow us for updates on groundbreaking research, compassionate care, and innovative education. Discover how we're transforming lives through medicine: medschool.cuanschutz.edu/medicine #CUAnschutz #Medicine

Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion. Yet there are fewer donors. So making synthetic blood is “one of the holy grails of biomedical research,” says Keith Neeves of CU Med School. But there are challenges to solve. My latest story. #cucityofhealth @cuanschutz.bsky.social

How does climate change affect people with kidney failure? 🌎 It's a question Dr. Sarah Young has been investigating to find ways to increase climate resilience and health outcomes for patients who depend on dialysis. Learn about her work @cuanschutz.bsky.social ⏬ news.cuanschutz.edu/department-o...