In our world-class laboratories, researchers are studying molecular medicine and its relationship to clinical diseases, looking for insights into the causes, early diagnosis, and treatment of atrial fibrillation, pulmonary hypertension, postoperative cognitive dysfunction, and other critical health issues.
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In every clinical division within our Department, physician anesthesiologists are involved in research to advance patient care, improve the delivery of cost-efficient yet personalized care, and optimize outcomes after every type of surgery for patients of every age.
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The first-ever study to shed light on the role of sex chromosomal influence on pulmonary hypertension appeared ahead of print on September 21 in the prominent American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Our department’s researchers, led by Soban Umar, MD, PhD, showed that the Y chromosome – found only in males – may be the single most important factor protecting against the development of this catastrophic disease. Read more >
