Study Advances Understanding of Rare Type of Lung Cancer

Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC), a rare and aggressive type of lung cancer, has a high chance of metastasis, no standard treatment and a poor survival rate. A study published in Nature Communications...

Breakthrough in Understanding Amylin Could Pave Way for Next Generation of Weight Loss Drugs

Amylin, a hormone that controls appetite and blood sugar by activating three different receptors in the brain, could be the basis for the next blockbuster obesity drugs. A University of Oklahoma study published today...

OU College of Dentistry Receives $2.1 Million Grant to Expand Pediatric Residency

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry has earned a five-year, $2.1 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand the workforce of pediatric dentists in Oklahoma and...

University of Oklahoma’s Smoking Cessation App Performs Well in Clinical Trial

While smoking rates in the United States have substantially declined over the past six decades, smoking remains high among people with low incomes, leading to health disparities. A smartphone app that delivers...

OU Researchers Study Effects of Cannabis on Facial Wound Healing After Surgery

University of Oklahoma researchers are conducting a first-of-its-kind study to determine whether cannabis use affects recovery from the wounds associated with head and neck cancer surgery. The outcomes may have...
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