Adam’s Journal Two friends were recently diagnosed as prediabetic. Like me, they’re both in their later 50s, and they’re both active and not overweight. I was surprised by their diagnoses, as neither seems to have the hallmarks of Type 2 diabetes. Also, I’m not sure if it’s coincidental, but both also have some impaired gallbladder […]
Bodywork: What a diagnosis of prediabetes means
OMRF rheumatologists receive national recognition
Scientists represent two of three Oklahoma rheumatologists named to list
The Next Generation
Graduate students bring energy, ideas to OMRF labs OMRF is not a university. But right there, in our articles of incorporation, the founders made clear that educating and training the next generation of biomedical scientists would be central to our identity: Listed prominently among the new foundation’s goals were “to foster and encourage education and […]
By the Numbers
Accounting makes sure everything adds up at OMRF The numbers that OMRF’s Accounting Department deals with every day are enough to make even a seasoned math whiz’s head spin. But Accounting Manager Lisa Nelms sees the department’s goal as simple: “We try to help.” While one aspect of Accounting’s role is to ensure we all […]
Bodywork: The Health Benefits of Coffee
Adam’s Journal I just read about a new study that linked drinking coffee to aging healthily. Starbucks and Folgers must have pretty good PR people because I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen similar headlines over the years. Are the health benefits of coffee real, or is this marketing masquerading as science? Dr. […]
Bodywork: Gassing up for an Everest ascent
Adam’s Journal I should open by stating that I have no plans to climb Mount Everest, nor any similar peak. But I have always been intrigued by high-altitude mountaineering, and my interest was piqued when I read about a British expedition this year that summited the world’s tallest mountain not long after inhaling xenon gas. […]
