University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine

Why are stroke incidence rates rising in young people?

Faculty members at the CU Anschutz Department of Neurology are investigating the non-traditional risk factors, such as migraines, that seem to contribute to the increase in stroke prevalence in people under 55.

Learn more about their research: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/young-people-stroke-research

In an average year, Colorado sees 500,000 lightning strikes, causing about 12 lightning injuries and two deaths.

To better understand lightning risks and how we can protect ourselves, wilderness medicine expert Martin Musi, MD, offers do’s and don’ts for avoiding injury.

https://news.cuanschutz.edu/emergency-medicine/musi-lightning-safety

Samantha Farro, PhD, and her team have created an integrated behavioral health program at the UCHealth Seniors Clinic to address common geriatric issues, including chronic diseases and loneliness.

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Thomas Johnson, MD, assistant professor of geriatrics, told AP that dancing improves the balance of his patients at the UCHealth Seniors Clinic in Aurora, Colorado, which serves about 2,500 people 75 and older a year.

Read more about how dancing can help your health:

You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age Medical professionals say that moving to music is a great way for older adults to stay healthier as they age. It doesn't matter what kind of dancing.

Katie Suddarth, MD, an associate director of the internal medicine residency program, spoke to 9NEWS to discuss the the partnership between the CU Anschutz School of Medicine and SOL Mental Health to ensure the newest doctors, the residents, have access to mental healthcare.

Watch the interview here:

Taking care of the caretakers: Colorado medical school increases access to mental healthcare for newest doctors The University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine has partnered with SOL Mental Health to ensure internal medicine residents can access mental healthcare.

CPR News recently highlighted the new Peak-to-Peak Pathway program, which fast-tracks students into in-state residency.

The program allows the CU Anschutz School of Medicine to respond to doctor shortages in specialties like pediatrics, family medicine, rural family medicine, internal medicine primary care, and internal medicine/infectious diseases.

Learn more about the program:

New accelerated program gives Colorado medical students a chance to become a doctor in 3 years, saving money and helping address shortages CU's School of Medicine is responding to doctor shortages in specialties like pediatrics, family medicine and rural family medicine.

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In a new Neurology essay, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine student and CBH Student Group officer Ross Moseley reflects on stroke, identity, and the fragile boundary between independence and care
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Scientists haven’t known why some patients develop chronic joint pain and swelling from chikungunya virus, a mosquito-transmitted infection.

University of Colorado Anschutz immunologist Thomas “Tem” Morrison, PhD, professor of Immunology and Microbiology, and his lab at the CU Anschutz School of Medicine are beginning to understand more about the progression of the infection.

Learn more about their research:

Chikungunya Virus Infections Can Turn Chronic, and CU Anschutz Researchers May Now Understand Why In a new study, Thomas “Tem” Morrison, PhD, and his lab reveal that the mosquito-transmitted virus persists in macrophages and cause long-term joint pain.

Founding director Vik Bebarta, MD, talks about the origins of the CU Anschutz Combat Medicine Research Center, which was built to bridge the gap between civilian researchers and the military.

"The spirit of military medicine and veteran care has always been here. History has shaped the culture here. It’s a legacy of readiness and service. The throughline from Fitzsimons to the Combat Medicine Research Center is a focus on service, readiness, and impact," said Bebarta on the importance of being based on a campus with a rich history as a military medical center.

Read the full story from the Spring edition of the Medicine Today magazine:
https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/combat-magazine-interview

Check out the redesigned look of the Medicine Today magazine and website! The Spring 2026 edition is available here: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/deans-office/cu-medicine-today