Image: CU Anschutz receives $2 million from the Céline Dion Foundation to advance autoimmune neurologic disorders research. Source: CU Anschutz Newsroom
Hey Julia,
Have you heard of "sunshine guilt"?
Emily Hemendinger, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry, recently told HuffPost that the self-imposed shame you feel when you stay inside on a sunny day is a common experience.
It’s OK to not be super productive every day. In fact, it’s extremely beneficial for our physical and mental health to carve out time to rest and refuel.
“People need to consider how they best feel they can recharge their energy,” Hemendinger said. “Practicing self-compassion in this case looks like giving yourself permission to show up how you need to show up in life in that moment.”
I hope the articles below help you enhance your self-care – however sunny or shaded you decide to make your day today.
Why were kids urged to get chickenpox in the 70s if it leads to shingles?
Jeff from Golden, CO, asks: "Back in the 70s, parents encouraged chickenpox. Now, as an adult, I'm at risk for shingles due to past infection. If my son avoids chickenpox but gets vaccinated, does he still face shingles risk later?"
In this month's video reply, Aimee Bernard, PhD, explains why Chicken Pox Parties are a thing of the past, and why you're more likely to get shingles if you've ever had chicken pox.
If you'd like a better understanding of something you've read or heard about related to medicine and health in general, please email your question(s) to advancement@cuanschutz.edu (or just reply to this email). Yours could be the question that Dr. Bernard answers via video reply next month!
Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) affects an estimated 196 million people worldwide. New research says that biosimilars, nearly identical versions of complex biologic drugs made from living cells, often come at a fraction of the price as original medications, making them a cost-effective option for patients who rely on the intravitreal injections to improve visual acuity and prevent vision loss caused by nAMD.
Philanthropic Spotlight: Fulfilling a Nursing Legacy
Dr. Richard (Dick) Krugman and his late wife, Dr. Mary Krugman. “We met at the [NYU] dorm elevator on October 4, 1963, at 5 p.m.,” shares Dick. “She was in a white nurse’s uniform, and I was in a smelly lab coat from anatomy lab.”
Mary was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and passed away in April 2023. Now, a year after her death, Dick is honoring her memory in a way befitting of the enduring mark she’s made in nursing.
The first nurse to receive the Mary E. Krugman, PhD, Endowed Nursing Research Fellowship will begin in January 2025.
“Mary was beloved by everyone. She loved the environment at UCH and loved what she was able to do with the chief nursing officers – to make people work together and improve outcomes for patient care,” says Dick.
When asked how Mary would react to having a fellowship in her name, Dick said she would initially shy away from the attention. “First, she would think it was not something she did by herself, but then, she would be honored and proud to be so recognized by her colleagues,” he shared. “Everybody loved her. They did. But I loved her longer.”
PODCAST Ophthalmology Researcher Works to Restore People’s Vision
Researcher’s team targets macular degeneration by transplanting lab-grown retinal cells.A 28-minute listen.
RESEARCH STUDY Alzheimer’s Phase II Clinical Trial
You may be eligible if you have mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease. This clinical trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational treatment drug.
STARTS JULY 9 Virtual Weight-Management Workshop Behavioral psychologist, Dr. Liz Chamberlain, provides evidence-supported, hands-on tools and strategies. Cost is $25 per session.
