Mark Harden News

01/29/2026

A research partnership linking 17 of North America’s top cancer centers is helping researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center unlock secrets. My latest story for the University of Colorado School of Medicine at University of Colorado Anschutz.

A research partnership linking 17 of North America’s top cancer centers is helping researchers at the CU Cancer Center unlock secrets.

01/29/2026

Even when antibiotics are needed to treat bacterial infections at urgent care centers, they’re often prescribed for more days than necessary.

01/29/2026

The University of Colorado School of Medicine is "a place where innovation thrives, patients receive exceptional care, and learners are inspired.” So said Dean John Sampson, MD, PhD, MBA, in his State of the School address today at University of Colorado Anschutz. Read here about the school's achievements across clinical care, research, education, and community engagement. With photos by Melissa Santorelli.

Dean John Sampson, MD, PhD, MBA, celebrated significant achievements across clinical care, research, education, and community engagement.

01/28/2026

The Denver Broncos barely missed going to the Super Bowl, and some point to Bo Nix's ankle injury as a key reason. Kara Mason offers a close look at the issues involved in the quarterback's surgery and recovery in one of several stories from my University of Colorado School of Medicine communications colleagues in the latest University of Colorado Anschutz health science newsletter. There's also:
> Greg Glasgow on new guidelines for cancer and pregnancy, on how common thyroid conditions are treated and diagnosed, and on a study of tests to predict relapse of childhood cancer.
> Tayler Shaw on researchers receiving seed grants to advance vision science research.
> Lynn Brewer on a researcher developing an online health tool for adults with cerebral palsy.
And our campus colleagues explore why we may be going about handling child anxiety the wrong way, a newly discovered link between Down syndrome and liver dysfunction, and much more in this week's CU Anschutz Today newsletter.
Read all about it here. ⬇️
https://tinyurl.com/CUAToday012826

01/24/2026

Vik Bebarta, MD, will focus on unity, purpose, community, urgency, impact, and innovation in taking the department to new heights.

01/21/2026

With the Denver Broncos playing in the AFC championship this weekend and their starting quarterback out of action, football fans are learning a lot about ankle injuries. If that whets your appetite for more medical news, my University of Colorado School of Medicine colleagues are blitzing you with a heap of stories in the latest University of Colorado Anschutz newsletter!
> Kara Mason on the School of Medicine's $64 million federal grant to establish a palliative care research consortium, how an exercise measure used by top athletes can improve your health, and how a CU Anschutz professor’s idea that finds weight loss success grabs the nation’s attention.
> Tayler Shaw on how herpes of the eye can threaten your vision, and on doctors and surgeons giving the ins and outs of liver transplants.
> Jenn Green on the U.S. Army surgeon general's visit to CU Anschutz to advance military-civilian medical collaboration.
> And me on lessons from Ukraine’s front lines about medical research continuing even in wartime.
Plus our campus colleagues write about the link between gut health and weight loss, on research into caregiver support of patients, and much more! It's all here in the latest CU Anschutz Today newsletter.
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https://tinyurl.com/CUAnschutzToday012126

01/21/2026

Innovative treatment and a "positivity crew" at the CU Cancer Center, plus caring family and friends, helped Caitlin Duffy survive cervical cancer.

01/20/2026

Can medical research happen in a war zone? It can, says a leading Ukrainian doctor, but it means working under the constant threat of missile attacks on hospitals and coping with the psychological toll of living with continuous danger. My latest story for the CU Anschutz Department of Emergency Medicine and University of Colorado School of Medicine at University of Colorado Anschutz.

Can medical research happen in a war zone? It can, says a leading Ukrainian clinician and investigator, but it means working with continuous danger.

01/14/2026

Thankfully, we're gradually seeing more daylight each day -- and it's time for our University of Colorado School of Medicine communications squad to shine! Here's the latest crop of our health science stories to brighten your day in the University of Colorado Anschutz newsletter:
> Greg Glasgow on a small organ that could help determine cancer treatment effectiveness, on tips for navigating chemo side effects, and on connecting community violence victims to resources before they leave the hospital.
> Lynn Brewer on the passion driving a researcher’s goal of better high blood pressure treatments.
> Kara Mason on defining what muscle health means.
> Tayler Shaw on what you should know about buying weight loss drugs online.
> And me on the University of Colorado Cancer Center connecting uninsured women to breast and cervical cancer care, and on the "huge village" helping a woman on her cervical cancer journey.
As a special bonus, Kristin Goosen, MS at the CU Anschutz Graduate School reports on their latest Three Minute Thesis Competition, which I was proud to help judge. (You can also watch the winning presentation!)
And our campus comms pals fill you in on our brutal flu season, how pharmacy closures strain communities, and why flag football is a rougher game than you might think.
All this and more in this week's CU Anschutz Today newsletter!
Click here. ⬇️
https://tinyurl.com/CUAnschutzToday011426

01/13/2026

After free screenings at clinics statewide, the Connect to Care initiative navigates eligible women to cancer care.

01/13/2026

Ed King serves on the CU Cancer Center's Community Advisory Council and formed a trailblazing support group for his fellow head and neck cancer survivors.

01/13/2026

"Emergency physicians, like combat medics, run toward danger and challenge, not away from it." Meet Vik Bebarta, MD, and learn about his goals as the new chair of the CU Anschutz Department of Emergency Medicine in my latest story for the University of Colorado School of Medicine at University of Colorado Anschutz.

Vik Bebarta, MD, will focus on unity, purpose, community, urgency, impact, and innovation in taking the department to new heights.