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As Halloween approaches, it’s important to strike a balance between spooky fun and safety.

People living in rural areas, those facing longer drive times to specialized care and those seeing multiple providers for full care were more likely to receive suboptimal inhaler regimens after being hospitalized, according to new research published in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas.

Published in Nature Reviews Urology, a team of international experts, including an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School, is urging governments and health systems worldwide to recognize male infertility as a growing global health concern.

Lin Yee Chen, MD, MS, a professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School and director of the Lillehei Heart Institute, has been awarded a $4.39 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study atrial myopathy—a heart condition associated with a higher risk of dementia and vascular brain injury.

Published in the Annals of Family Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School researchers found primary care practices with the best diabetes care are proactive in patient outreach. The study evaluated diabetes care delivery in more than 300 primary care practices across Minnesota over seven years.

For National ADHD Awareness Month in October, Dr. Lidia Zylowska with the University of Minnesota Medical School and M Health Fairview discusses adult ADHD — what it is, how it is diagnosed and treated, and how both those with adult ADHD and those in their lives can create an environment of support and understanding.

Kristen Mark, PhD, with the University of Minnesota Medical School, received a $3.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities in Tanzania through a new project.

The University of Minnesota Medical School received a $16 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® (BRAIN) Initiative to support the groundbreaking project of unraveling the mysteries of the brain's ‘wiring diagram.’

Published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, University of Minnesota Medical School researchers examined homicide rates of health professionals in the United States to inform prevention interventions and strategies.

As the crisp autumn air ushers in a new season, many people look forward to the beauty of changing leaves and the cozy comforts of fall and winter. However, for those prone to allergies, seasonal changes can bring a different set of challenges.

Michele Statz, PhD, and her research team have been awarded a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s CIVIC Innovation Challenge to improve access to civil justice for rural and Indigenous communities in Alaska.

Jill Foster with the University of Minnesota Medical School and M Health Fairview talks about the fall respiratory illness season and how to stay healthy.

A new study highlights concerns about the pandemic triage plans created by states during the COVID-19 pandemic that consider age, disability, organ dysfunction, chronic illness and estimates of post-hospital survival when allocating limited healthcare resources in a public health crisis.

Recently published research from the University of Minnesota Medical School suggests individuals with hepatitis C should consider revaccination for hepatitis B. The study was published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

Meredith Stallone, OD, MS, FAAO with the University of Minnesota Medical School and M Health Fairview shares the importance of eye exams and one of the most common eye problems for pediatric patients.