Heart failure, muscle wasting with age, and postpartum depression are distinct medical challenges with something in common: They are among the many health conditions that could see innovative solutions thanks to advances made at University of Utah Health.
✅ Scientists here are leading the charge toward cardiac gene therapies by figuring out how to correct the structural disorganization that disrupts failing hearts, an advance that could benefit the 1 in 4 Americans who will develop heart failure.
✅ By repurposing a widely used drug, they aim to protect older adults from muscle loss, addressing a significant health issue tied to disability and up to $40 million in healthcare costs in the U.S.
✅ And by connecting with pregnant and postpartum patients online, they are bringing mental health care to people in Utah who might otherwise struggle to access it.
U of U Health scientists are finding and addressing the very roots of these problems, opening paths to novel interventions that could improve the quality of life for millions.