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UI sleep doctor Eric Dyken on what keeps us up at night

Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Eric Dyken, a neurologist with the University of Iowa Sleep Disorder Center, talks about what keeps us up at night, including restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, and smartphones.

Adaptable decision making in the brain

Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Researchers at the University of Iowa, together with colleagues from the California Institute of Technology and New York University, have discovered how a part of the brain helps predict future events from past experiences.

UI awarded $7.7 million to improve care coordination, reduce costs in Iowa

Friday, June 15, 2012
The University of Iowa, in partnership with 11 Iowa hospitals comprising the UI Critical Access Hospital Network, has received a $7.7 million Health Care Innovation Award from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to improve care coordination and communication with practitioners in 10 rural Iowa counties.

Diagnosing stroke from a distance

Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Harold Adams, University of Iowa professor of neurology and director of the UI Stroke Center, demonstrates a robot used to diagnose stroke at remote hospitals.
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Doing away with distance

Tuesday, June 12, 2012
With the aid of a wireless remote presence robot, patients at Mercy Medical Center emergency room in Clinton now have immediate access to specialists from the University of Iowa Stroke Center.
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In praise of a large schnoz

Friday, June 8, 2012
University of Iowa research found that big noses defend against disease and allergies.

Otolaryngology alumnus is honored

Friday, June 8, 2012
The contributions of otolaryngology alumnus Mike Murphy are being recognized in Washington State with the naming a facility in his honor.
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Hedgcock describes self-control research

Friday, June 8, 2012
University of Iowa neuroscientist William Hedgcock describes his research of self-control, and how we lose it.

Ride supports Batten research

Friday, June 8, 2012
A horse ride across Iowa is raising funds for Batten disease research at the University of Iowa.
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Partners in care

Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Drew Wall and other UI Health Care patients are determined to give something back, whether that means sharing their stories, volunteering, or donating funds that support research or strengthen clinical programs.

Grumbach worries about research cuts

Tuesday, June 5, 2012
University of Iowa cardiovascular researcher Isabella Grumbach worries about the impact of impending federal budget cuts on medical research.

Medicine dean candidates take part in forums

Monday, June 4, 2012
Starting Tuesday, June 5, the search committee for the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine dean will host a series of public forums where each of the five candidates under consideration for the position will address the topic, "What is Your Vision for the Future of Academic Medical Centers."