Growing up, Judith James rarely passed up an episode of Star Trek. From her living room in Pond Creek, the future M.D./Ph.D. sat transfixed as Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise boldly went where no man had gone before. For the future physician and medical researcher, the workings of the […]
diabetes
Diabetes
Diabetes is on the rise in our country and, for millions, a daily struggle to keep under control. With approximately 1.4 million new cases diagnosed each year, it is a leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, amputations and heart attacks. OMRF scientists are undertaking novel research about the effects of diabetes on the heart and […]
Enter Sandman
Dear Dr. Prescott, When I have difficulty falling asleep, I am torn about using over-the-counter sleep medications. Are there any long-term health effects associated with the use of sleep aids? In particular, I was wondering whether the use of these drugs might increase the risk of dementia? Mary Schneeberger, Oklahoma City Before we talk […]
