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KCU Students Uncovering Cause of Heart Defects in Infants
The professionals that deserve parades often are not the ones that get them. The work of researchers is far behind the curtain, but the understanding of a specific disease …
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Children’s Mercy Heart Doctor Expands Reach Through Telemedicine
Technology, at its best, removes borders and creates better access to information and services. Dr Lindsey Malloy Walton, Pediatric Electrophysiologist at Children’s Mercy,…
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KUMC Scientist Collaborates to Solve Childhood Disorders
Sunday evening is lab night in Dr. Jay Vivian’s kitchen. His assistant is his twelve-year-old daughter. Whether it’s a recipe in the kitchen or a prototype in the lab, the …
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Stowers Scientist Tackles the Mystery of Regeneration
Why can’t human beings regrow an arm? That may seem like a ridiculous question, but if salamanders and sea stars regenerate limbs and appendages when they are adults, why c…
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TMC Provides Life Saving Training to KC
Acts of violence have become frequent in our communities. We can never control the actions and choices of other people, but we can save lives and make a positive impact on …
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Kansas City Provides Perfect Recipe for MRIGlobal Researcher
When it comes to starting off the day, many of us begin with a cup of coffee. But what does it do to your teeth? Kris Schumacher’s 12-year-old daughter wanted the answer, s…
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