Medical College of Georgia

The Medical College of Georgia (often referred to as MCG) is the flagship medical school of the University System of Georgia, the state’s only public medical school, and one of the top 10 largest medical schools in the United States.

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Reversing the course of destructive nephritis

Using a manmade version of a human antibody to directly deliver a drug that inhibits a powerful driver of inflammation, can reverse a disease course that often leads to kidney failure and dialysis, investigators report. They have additionally found that it’s the powerhouses of kidney cells, called mitochondria, that are particularly impacted by the acute

Reversing the course of destructive nephritis

Liver cancer vaccine effective in mice

Tweaking a protein expressed by most liver cancer cells has enabled scientists to make a vaccine that is exceedingly effective at preventing the disease in mice. Alpha-Fetoprotein, or AFP – normally expressed during development and by liver cancer cells as well – has escaped attack in previous vaccine iterations because the body recognizes it as

Liver cancer vaccine effective in mice

Daily vibration may combat prediabetes in youth

20 minutes of daily vibration for eight weeks restored a healthy balance Daily sessions of whole-body vibration may combat prediabetes in adolescents, dramatically reducing inflammation, average blood glucose levels and symptoms such as frequent urination, researchers report. In mice that mimic over-eating adolescents headed toward diabetes, 20 minutes of daily vibration for eight weeks restored

Daily vibration may combat prediabetes in youth

Delivery System for Gene Therapy May Help Treat Arthritis

There is evidence that increasing IDO expression can protect transplanted organs and counter autoimmune disease. A DNA-covered submicroscopic bead used to deliver genes or drugs directly into cells to treat disease appears to have therapeutic value just by showing up, researchers report. Within a few hours of injecting empty-handed DNA nanoparticles, Georgia Health Sciences

Delivery System for Gene Therapy May Help Treat Arthritis

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Founder’s Medalists to be recognized at Class of 2020 Commencement
on April 30, 2021 at 6:00 am
The 10 students who graduated with first honors from each of Vanderbilt’s schools and colleges will be recognized during the Class of 2020’s Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May ...
Georgia Tech and Shriners Hospitals for Children Collaborate on Research Data Resources
on April 29, 2021 at 2:01 pm
The collaboration between Georgia Institute of Technology and Shriners Hospitals for Children is expanding to incorporate the fields of precision medicine and big data ...
Keel: Augusta University looking to grow enrollment, research into healthy aging
on April 16, 2021 at 12:00 pm
State of the University Address on Friday, President Brooks Keel unveiled ambitious plans to grow enrollment and increase research.
Medical marijuana for Georgians with serious health issues nears reality
on April 16, 2021 at 8:33 am
While Georgia’s medical cannabis program is more restrictive ... we are very excited about the possibilities that exist for university research,” Turnage said. “This has been proven as ...
Study: Financial stress can have impact on well-being, lead to physical pain in later years
on April 15, 2021 at 9:51 pm
The answer is yes, according to new research from University of Georgia scientists. The study, published in Stress & Health, reveals that family financial stress in midlife is associated with a ...

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Medical College of Georgia grant to recruit minority researchers in heart, metabolic field - The Augusta Chronicle
April 7, 2021
Keel: Augusta University looking to grow enrollment, research into healthy aging - The Augusta Chronicle
April 16, 2021
Obesity, high-salt diet pose different cardiovascular risks in females, males - EurekAlert
April 29, 2021
Breast milk contains protective factors against COVID-19, studies find - The Augusta Chronicle
April 9, 2021
MCG: Gene 'signature' points to better lung cancer treatment - The Augusta Chronicle
April 2, 2021

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Venomous new species of ‘tarantula-like’ spider discovered in Florida can live for decades
on April 26, 2021 at 12:04 pm
Staff at Miami Zoo were reportedly responsible for the recent discovery of a new “tarantula-like” species of spider, which experts say can live for decades. The Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider was first ...
Regional Medical Group Partners with Dale Jackson to Support The Discovery Cottage During Autism Awareness Month
on April 21, 2021 at 12:07 pm
Regional Medical Group announces its support of The Discovery Cottage during Autism Awareness Month. Dale Jackson, Marketing Director ...
Is there a doctor in the house? Physician shortage threatens future of rural Georgia
on April 14, 2021 at 11:48 pm
This is an op-ed by Dr. Brooks Keel, president of Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia. He was formerly the president of Georgia Southern University. Georgia is a hub for ...
Medical College of Georgia to lead nationwide study on rare disorder
on April 13, 2021 at 2:09 pm
Gossage and the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University will lead this nationwide study on how pazopanib could help HHT patients regain their quality of life. Story continues "A ...
Medical College of Georgia receives $5 million grant
on March 19, 2021 at 9:28 am
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -giving more medical access to Georgia’s rural communities-- The medical college of Georgia received a $5 million grant to get more doctors working in under served areas.