Research in the News
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Health Care Research: A Moral Responsibility?
Dr. Tracy Lieu, TPMG’s Division of Research director, discusses conducting research that transforms the way medicine is practiced.
Precision-Medicine Approach Could Revive Prostate Cancer Test
Dr. Van Den Eeden discusses research that may improve the accuracy of prostate cancer screening tests.
Heart Risks May Boost Women’s Colon Cancer Risk, Too
New research suggests that normal-weight women may be at risk for colon cancer if they have high levels of blood fat, sugar or pressure, and low levels of good cholesterol.
The Surprisingly Effective Way to Lose Weight
Nancy Goler, MD, TPMG associate executive director, discusses a Division of Research study, published in the journal Obesity, that found that a phone-based coaching program helped people lose weight.
Electronic Health Records May Help Customize Medical Treatments
In a story about how access to electronic medical records can improve patient outcomes, the head of TPMG’s Division of Research, Tracy Lieu, MD, is quoted.
Rise in heart disease deaths sends experts down new paths
Stephen Sidney, MD, a senior research scientist at TPMG’s Division of Research, discusses data released by the National Center for Health Statistics showing that mortality from heart disease increased in 2015.
Loneliness May Sabotage Breast Cancer Survival: Study
New research from TPMG’s Division of Research suggests that loneliness may impede long-term breast cancer survival.
Soledad Afecta a Mujeres Que Padecen Cáncer de Mama
Un nuevo estudio llevado a cabo por la División de Investigación de TPMG sugiere que la soledad impide la supervivencia a largo plazo de mujeres que padecen cáncer de mama.
Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism
A study by TPMG’s Division of Research found that getting the flu or a flu shot while pregnant doesn't appear to increase the child's risk of being diagnosed with autism.