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OMRF finds clues to reversing heart dysfunction in older adults

August 20, 2020

The risk of heart failure increases as we age. OMRF is investigating why — and whether it can be stopped.

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OMRF receives $2.1 million to study heart disease

May 28, 2020

Aortic valve stenosis is one of the most common heart conditions in the elderly, and no treatment for it currently exists. 

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OMRF makes potential heart failure breakthrough

April 18, 2019

Scientists at OMRF have made new findings that could pave the way for the first drug to treat aortic stenosis.

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For New Year’s resolutions, think small!

December 28, 2018

OMRF’s Eliza Chakravarty says it’s small, positive decisions that ultimately lead to real lifestyle changes.

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OMRF researcher tests new approach for treating deadly blood infection

July 18, 2017

Lupu’s findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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