Adam’s Journal I’m not much of a conspiracy theorist. But others have shared with me a belief that a cure for cancer actually exists; it is just being kept from us by big pharma so that they can make money on cancer treatments. What do you think? Dr. Scofield Prescribes I could tell you the […]
Bodywork: A Secret Cure for Cancer?
St. Patty’s Day staples are a mixed bag, say OMRF researchers
St. Patrick wasn’t actually Irish, and neither is corned beef, the most popular dish associated with his namesake holiday. Such technicalities needn’t spoil your celebratory meal, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists say. However, OMRF researchers do have some tips about which traditional St. Patty’s Day foods and drinks merit seconds – and which might better […]
Pounding the Pavement: OMRFers get together to sweat together
If it’s in the wee hours following Hump Day, you’ll find them there. Rain or shine. Sweltering heat, bone-chilling cold or anything in between. Each week at 5:50 a.m., a group of OMRFers gather in Heritage Hills, right outside of Harvey Bakery. They’re not there for first dibs on a latte or cinnamon roll. No, […]
Problem Solvers: Scientific Instrument Services Keeps OMRF Labs Running Smoothly
It’s almost unheard of for David Robison and his colleagues to go a full week without at least one after-hours trip to the office. David can’t specify how many late-night or early-morning odysseys he’s made to 825 Northeast 13th Street in his 26 years here. Dozens, maybe? “Oh no,” he says. “Way more. Hundreds.” When […]
Bodywork: Swearing can be good for you? No friggin’ way!
Adam’s Journal I saw a headline claiming that cursing can help with pain management. C’mon. That can’t be real, can it? Dr. Scofield Prescribes $%^&* yeah – it’s real! To test how swearing affected pain tolerance, researchers had subjects – 67 undergraduate students – participate in what’s known as a cold pressor test. That involves […]
For lupus patient, research studies offer a chance to pay it forward
Current lupus studies aimed at disease origin, progression and prevention
