Evidence shows TBI could worsen effects of Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
OMRF scientist shows potential ALS, traumatic brain injury link
A tiny fly yields answers about the heart
For more than a century, researchers have relied on Drosophila, the common fruit fly, to help them answer questions about human health. Why use a fruit fly? For OMRF scientist Dr. Hui-Ying Lim, the answer is simple: Flies are small and easy to maintain, and about 75 percent of their genes mirror those in humans. […]
State’s namesake musical benefits OMRF research
When the Civic Center raised its curtain this summer for Lyric Theatre’s production of “Oklahoma!,” audience members were delighted by the folksy charm and toe-tapping tunes from the classic show. But most theatergoers probably didn’t realize that a portion of the ticket proceeds benefitted research at OMRF—just as they have with every “Oklahoma!” performance for […]
Telemedicine
Health providers and insurers are embracing smartphones, tablets and computer screens as tools for delivering medical care.
Risk assessment
In a nutshell, while the test is a powerful tool for predicting who will develop Alzheimer’s, it’s far from perfect.
Fleming, Presidential Scholars finish eight-week program
For these 12, program offered far more than the average summer job.
