Carver College of Medicine
Bedica memorial
Thursday, May 31, 2012
The young life of Bedica Ermilus will be celebrated with a memorial service Saturday, as those whose hearts she stole during her life-saving trip from her native Haiti to Iowa City in March mourn the infant who died just days after returning home, likely from disease common in Haiti.
Rachow critiques nuclear-emergency planning
Thursday, May 31, 2012
UI faculty member John Rachow, past president of Physicians for Social Responsibility, says nuclear-emergency preparedness plans are out-of-date.
UI program forges statewide research network
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Starting this week, faculty and students from five Iowa colleges will join a growing network of scientists and science educators focused on strengthening research ties and science education throughout the state.
Magnotta comments on brain pH research
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Vincent Magnotta, associate professor of radiology in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, comments on UI research revealing changes in brain pH.
Alumni Association honors 12 for achievement, service
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
From designing superior running shoes to developing a cure for testicular cancer, UI alumni are making their marks across the spectrum.
Erickson studies urinary tract symptoms
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Research by University of Iowa urologist Bradley A. Erickson indicates that a health diet may lower the risk of lower urinary tract symptoms.
Minor shift, major improvement
Thursday, May 24, 2012
University of Iowa faculty member Vinit Mahajan discusses how a modified procedure for retinal surgery on infants and young children can be safer, reduce the possibility of injury, and shorten recovery time.
Weinstein studies scoliosis treatment
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Dr. Stuart Weinstein's Bracing in Adolescent Scoliosis Trial aims to discover reliable factors to predict the technique's usefulness.
Ponseti transformed athlete's life
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The life of Regina High School athlete Chris Nepola was transformed by the Ponseti method of clubfoot treatment, pioneered at the University of Iowa.
Stories from ashore
Monday, May 21, 2012
At 93 years old, Charles Read has more than his fair share of stories to tell. The retired doctor and researcher from UI Hospitals and Clinics describes his time as a Canadian Navy doctor during World War II and his duties as a part-time rural physician in his new book, This Navy Doctor Came Ashore.
Wahls is back by popular demand
Friday, May 18, 2012
By popular demand, former and future University of Iowa student Zach Wahls will return to read from his new book on May 26, one of three upcoming readings to be streamed on the UI Writing University website.
Acid in the brain
Friday, May 18, 2012
A University of Iowa neuroscientist's work suggests that increased acidity in the brain is linked to panic disorders, anxiety, and depression. But it also indicates that changes in acidity are important for normal brain activity, too.
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