Original news release published by University of Maryland School of Medicine and shared with permission. Malaria, a pathogen transmitted into blood by mosquitoes in tropical climates, is typically thought of as a blood and liver infection. However, in a newly published study, researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have detected
Research Coordinator Brendan Beely, BSRC, RRT explains how he got into respiratory care and how his experience benefits our Nation’s warfighters. A respiratory therapist is a certified medical professional who treats people suffering from pulmonary disease. The demand for high-quality respiratory therapists has surged due to the strain that COVID-19 put on the healthcare
No segment of the population has been hit harder by COVID-19 than seniors, both in our communities and in senior care facilities. COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are now available for Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine recipients who meet certain criteria and understandably, people still have a lot of questions. It can be difficult to keep up with all
World Mental Health Day is 10 October 2021 World Mental Health Day comes at a time when the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic has already had a marked effect on people’s mental health. The demand for mental health services has increased and researchers worldwide are investigating the causes and impacts that COVID-19 has had on
Researcher to Watch: LCDR J. Kent Werner, MD, PhD Restorative deep sleep may help the brain and body repair, heal, and grow – but it is difficult for both civilian and military populations to obtain. Moreover, sleep disorders affect over half of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) patients, which is a concern for the Department
Researcher to Watch: Britton Trabert, PhD, MS Ovarian cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women and the most fatal gynecologic cancer. Often, the signs and symptoms are “silent”, making it difficult to detect in its early stages. Chemoprevention, or the use of substances to stop cancer from developing, remains vastly understudied
The USU-4DBio3 On-Demand Blood (ODB) program was established to provide military service members access to quality, non-contaminated, fresh blood supplies anywhere in the world. The unique capabilities of the ODB program will enable medical professionals the ability to generate fresh red blood cells onsite and perform transfusions in austere environments. Watch this video to learn
Researcher to Watch: MAJ Jon Umlauf DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT “Advancements in technology can play a significant role in how we manage musculoskeletal injuries,” said Principal Investigator Army Major Jon Umlauf, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT. MAJ (Dr.) Umlauf is a trained physical therapist at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam
Research Insights with Stefan Ambs, PhD, MPH One in seven African-American men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. Overall, African-American men are 2.2 times more likely to die from prostate cancer than white men. What is the cause of this discrepancy, and what can be done about it? Stefan Ambs, PhD, MPH, Senior Investigator
Researcher to Watch: Venkatasivasai Sujith Sajja, PhD Blast-induced trauma is a major concern for the U.S. military because of the complex injuries that can present after exposure. Understanding the effectiveness of personal protective equipment effectiveness against blast is an important step to prevent these deleterious effects. Sujith Sajja, PhD, principal investigator at the Center for