University of Kansas Medical Center News
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November 06, 2025
KU students pursuing a master’s degree in athletic training are serving a variety of teams across the region and beyond
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October 30, 2025
New initiative supported by $12 million grant aims to boost access to specialty care in rural Kansas
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October 28, 2025
Researchers recommend GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy be offered to all smokers who meet other criteria for eligibility
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October 07, 2025
Kansas City food deserts expand across state line as grocery stores close
“I live in a food desert if I am not able to get to a full service grocery store easily,” said Kristina Bridges, a research assistant professor in University of Kansas Medical Center’s department of family medicine and community health.
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October 07, 2025
‘It’s the Wild West’: Are THC drinks legal in Kansas?
“There really is no predictable standard by which you can say this amount of THC when ingested will produce these effects,” said Kenneth McCarson, pharmacology professor with the University of Kansas Medical Center.
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