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Run on drug for COVID-19 imperils lupus patients

March 23, 2020

The prospect that hydroxychloroquine might be effective for treating the coronavirus has raised hopes, but it’s also created a potential crisis.

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Experts warn Oklahomans to prevent community spread of virus

March 19, 2020

Experts say we need to presume that anyone could have the virus – and behave accordingly.

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OMRF scientist uncovers clues about age and muscle loss

September 4, 2019

OMRF’s findings could lead to new strategies to combat age-related muscle loss.

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Searching for new arthritis treatments

April 24, 2019

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in adults in the U.S. Understandably, this has led to much concern about the future of arthritis treatment.

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Mary K. Chapman Foundation awards OMRF $600,000 for aging research

July 23, 2018

The grant will help OMRF recruit a pair of new scientists to its aging research program.

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OMRF receives $2.25 million grant to study vision loss

February 26, 2018

OMRF scientist Scott Plafker has received a four-year grant from the NIH to study whether a natural compound can help prevent a common eye disease.

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