Research

Study led by Dartmouth Health cardiologist finds significant reduction in dementia risk for AFib patients
Catheter ablation was associated with significantly lower risk of dementia compared to treatment with anti-arrhythmic drugs only

A new hub for cancer research
How science from a new institute at Dartmouth Cancer Center is already benefitting patients.

Joint study between DHMC Neurology, LoveYourBrain Foundation finds benefit in specialized yoga program for MS patients
The study showed that the program improved fatigue, positive affect, and anxiety among MS patients, and has potential to be a viable complementary, community-based therapy model for MS.

DHMC researchers approved for $6.6 million for study on nonsurgical treatment options for urinary incontinence
Funds awarded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

Dartmouth, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Launch Major Cancer Research Institute
Landmark $25 million lead gift for $50 million campaign.

New Detailed Immune-profiling Method Uses Only DNA from Blood
A new immune-profiling method could support personalized prediction of outcomes in immunotherapy patients.

D-H Research Team Approved for $32.7 Million for Study on Colorectal Cancer Screening in Older Adults
A research team led by Audrey H. Calderwood, MD, MS has been approved for a $32.7 million funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute for a large study on colonoscopy vs. stool-based testing for older adults.

New Hampshire Cancer Researchers’ Breast Cancer Surgery Innovation Wins Coveted Award
New breast cancer surgery innovation based on Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s Norris Cotton Cancer Center and Dartmouth research and in development by CairnSurgical, Inc., is voted New Hampshire Tech Alliance 2021 Product of the Year.

Accelerating Innovations for Cancer
Launched in 2020, the Dartmouth Innovations Accelerator for Cancer is turning research concept into action.

Breast Health Education Series, Wednesdays in October
This October, experts from Norris Cotton Cancer Center will hold a weekly virtual Breast Health Education Series.