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patient and doctor standing in front of mirrorNatalie Wright and UI facial plastic surgeon Douglas Henstrom the day before Henstrom completed the two-stage facial reanimation surgery that will restore Natalie's smile. Photos by Susan McClellen.
Reclaiming Natalie's smile
Published: 2013.04.24 | By Jennifer Brown | 11:15 AM
Published: 2013.04.24
By Jennifer Brown
11:15 AM
Treatment for a brain tumor at a young age paralyzed the left side of Natalie Wright's face leaving her with a one-sided smile. Now, thanks to a chance conversation with a neighbor and the expertise of a University of Iowa facial plastic surgeon, Natalie’s dream of reclaiming her smile is within reach. Story
 

McGehee says cameras make impact on motorists' behaviors

Des Moines Register: McGehee says cameras make impact on motorists' behaviors
Published: 
2013.03.11

Daniel McGehee, director of the University of Iowa’s Human Factors and Vehicle Safety Research Division, comments on the impact of surveillance cameras in vehicles in a story on how Des Moines will soon install such cameras in city vehicles. Story from: Des Moines Register

Des Moines Register

Communicating with children

Published: 
2013.03.12 | By Heather Spangler | 11:17 AM

Dafna Lemish, a leading scholar on children and the media, will present a lecture Friday, March 15, at 3 p.m. titled, “Communicating with Children: Principles and Practices to Nurture, Inspire, Excite, Educate, and Heal.” The talk is free and open to the public. Story

The nose's unheralded neighbor

Published: 
2013.03.12 | By Richard C. Lewis | 09:31 AM
nose cushion 3D rendering

The maxillary sinuses, those pouches on either side of the human nose, have a purpose after all: They act as cushions to allow noses to assume different shapes. The study by a University of Iowa-led research team explains the relationship for the first time. Results appear in the journal "Anatomical Record." Story

Partnership for Alcohol Safety meets March 13

Published: 
2013.03.11 | By University Communication and Marketing | 11:40 AM

A review of the annual report tops the agenda for the bi-monthly meeting of the Partnership for Alcohol Safety, to be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, in Room 203 of the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building, 855 South Dubuque St., Iowa City. Story

3D bioprinters to create artificial human organs being developed

Asian News International: 3D bioprinters to create artificial human organs being developed
Published: 
2013.03.10

Researchers at the Advanced Manufacturing Technology group at the University of Iowa College of Engineering's Center for Computer Aided Design are working on 3D bioprinters to create replacement parts for damaged and failing human organs and tissue. Story from: Asian News International

Asian News International

Klitgaard to discuss health care cash management system at JPEC lecture

Published: 
2013.03.11 | By University Communications and Marketing | 10:51 AM

Chris Klitgaard, president and CEO of Coralville-based MediRevv, will speak as part of the MidwestOne Lecture Series at the University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center on Tuesday, March 26. Story

UI's Janz says parents need to helps kids be more active

Appleton Post Crescent: UI's Janz says parents need to helps kids be more active
Published: 
2013.03.08
American kids need more physical activity, according to a new government report. / Hans Pennink, AP

Kathleen Janz, a UI professor of health and human physiology, says parents need to be part of the solution of helping kids get more physical activity in response to a report released Friday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Story from: Appleton Post Crescent

Appleton Post Crescent

UI's Steelman comments on retained surginal items in patients

KSDK: UI's Steelman comments on retained surginal items in patients
Published: 
2013.03.08
Photo of a male patient who has extensive scars on his stomach from a surgical item being left in his body, Photo: Grant T. Morris for USA TODAY

Victoria Steelman, a UI assistant professor of nursing and author of a recent study on retained surgical items, comments on tracking systems that have been approved by the FDA to help cut down the risk of sponges being left in patients after surgery. Story from: KSDK

KSDK

UI pediatrician receives March of Dimes grant for preterm birth research

Published: 
2013.03.08 | By University of Iowa Health Care | 10:49 AM

Jeffrey Murray has been awarded a $450,000, three-year grant that will allow him to build on his past discoveries in the area of premature birth with the goal of improving health care providers’ ability to predict which women are at high risk of delivering their baby too soon. Story

What's in your water?

Published: 
2013.03.08 | By Pat Blake | 09:45 AM
chemis in lab, testing water

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires public utilities to monitor the water supply for specific contaminants that may pose a risk to human health. The State Hygienic Laboratory at the UI is the only state environmental public health laboratory approved to test for all 28 chemicals on the EPA's new list of contaminants. Story

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