June 12, 2023
When detected early, colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer. Yet a third of at-risk adults have not taken steps to ensure their cancer is caught before it can advance, according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Michael Preston, an assistant professor of pharmacy practice in Purdue University’s College of Pharmacy, seeks to understand the barriers that prevent individuals from seeking evidence-based interventions such as cancer screenings. He develops health initiatives that provide road maps for engaging communities that tend to be underrepresented, rural and under-resourced.
Purdue News: Michael Preston develops evidence-based interventions for under-resourced communities
June 7, 2023
A smartphone camera paired with an AI-driven algorithm can capture blood oxygen data faster and more efficiently than highly specialized equipment.
Purdue News: AI-driven mobile health algorithm uses phone camera to detect blood vessel oxygen levels
June 7, 2023
Lesbians, bisexual women and transgender men had a longer wait for diagnosis and a higher risk of recurrence.
Sex and Gender Minorities Face Disparities in Breast Cancer Care
June 7, 2023
Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy was linked to slightly higher body mass indices and an increased risk of obesity in children, according to a new study.
Exposure to 'forever chemicals' during pregnancy linked to increased risk of obesity in kids
June 6, 2023
Three large, interdisciplinary research projects have been chosen as the first to receive Purdue University SPARK funding. SPARK (Supporting Partnering for Advanced Research Teamwork) is a recently launched strategic initiative within the Office of Research to support and empower Purdue-led research to achieve national prominence through the establishment of cutting-edge research centers. The program provides up to $100,000 in salary supplements and other support for development activities, such as project strategy and proposal development needed to secure federally funded awards in excess of $7 million.
Purdue News: Office of Research awards funds in new SPARK program
June 5, 2023
Having lost her father to cancer at the age of 3, by the time Adeola Fakolade, M.D., M.P.H, was 5 or 6, she already knew that she wanted to be a doctor when she grew up. After graduating from medical school in her native Nigeria, she came to the United States to complete her medical education and training. A few years ago, that work led her to Ashtabula Medical Center, a community hospital an hour northeast of Cleveland.
Can Cancer Prevention Be Better Integrated into Primary Care?
June 1, 2023
Health sciences PhD candidate Hyunjin Kim has accomplished award-winning stem cell research in the lab of Professor Aaron Bowman
Purdue News: TOXICOLOGY PHD STUDENT CULTIVATING GIANT LEAPS IN STEM CELL RESEARCH
June 1, 2023
A new study has found an effective way to help women in rural towns get screened for cancer. But the study didn’t zero in on just one kind of cancer screening. Instead, the researchers tried simultaneously boosting all of the cancer screenings women need—breast, cervical, and colorectal. And a randomized clinical trial of the approach showed that it worked.
3-in-1 Approach Helps Women in Rural Areas Get Cancer Screenings
May 29, 2023
Engineers have developed a simple 3D-printed attachment that clips over a smartphone's camera and flash to measure blood pressure at the user's fingertip. The clip works with a custom smartphone app and currently costs about 80 cents to make. Researchers say it could help make regular blood pressure monitoring easy, affordable and accessible to people in resource-poor communities.
Super low-cost smartphone attachment brings blood pressure monitoring to your fingertips
May 29, 2023
Age-related memory loss is likely caused, in part, by lack of flavanols -- nutrients found in certain fruits and vegetables -- according to a large study in older adults.
Low-flavanol diet drives age-related memory loss, large study finds
