Research & Innovation

Russell Ledet, MD, PhD, MBA, stands in front of a white muslin backdrop, looking off to his right with gratitude. His hands are pressed together against his face in a praying gesture. He's wearing a white doctor's coat with his name embroidered on the right side. His head is adorned with a red hat embellished with an Indiana University symbol in the center.

Tailoring a New White Coat

Our health is precious to us. And choosing a medical doctor is essential, yet personal. But for many members of minority communities, it can…

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More Than a Feeling

Did you know that holding someone’s hand can alleviate pain? According to Aina Puce, a neuroscientist in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences…

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Finding Fibbers

IU researchers create a tool to distinguish fact from, well, everything else on social media. Baloney, hogwash, hooey, rubbish, poppycock, bull. Call it what…

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Diagnosis on Demand

An unfortunate truth of health care: When need exceeds access, communities go unserved. However, there’s a positive prognosis for those suffering from substance use…