Health Care

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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.

Meet the dentists of 2016

Thursday, June 7, 2012
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry presented first-year students their white lab coats during a ceremonial kickoff to dental school.

Swafford's memoir is reviewed

Wednesday, June 6, 2012
The new memoir by Jarhead author Anthony Swofford, an alumnus and former faculty member of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, is reviewed.
Drew Wall hits ball on the driving range.

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.

UI Children's Hospital ranks among America's best

Tuesday, June 5, 2012
University of Iowa Children’s Hospital ranks in all 10 pediatric specialties and is included among the best children’s hospitals in the country.

Virtual soldier protects tomorrow's troops

Tuesday, June 5, 2012
The University of Iowa's Virtual Soldier Research could protect soldiers of the future and make a variety of products safer.

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.
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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John Rachow, past president of Physicians for Social Responsibility, says nuclear-emergency preparedness plans are out-of-date.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.
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Kick the habit to cut cost

Thursday, May 31, 2012
A special note to smokers needing general surgery: not only will your recovery likely take longer, but your wallet may also take a harder hit. A new study finds that hospital costs are an average 4 percent higher, or roughly $900, for general surgery patients who smoke.