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UI research contradicts conventional wisdom about retinal diabetic neuropathy

Friday, April 29, 2016
For many years, scientists believed diabetic patients developed retinopathy and, as a result of damage to the eye’s blood vessels, later developed neuropathy. In this new study, however, researchers discovered that the sequence of events is just the opposite.
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Full partner

Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Though Sandy Boyd’s accomplishments have been many, his wife, Susan, made her own impact on the life and the history of the University of Iowa. Maybe more so, says Sandy.
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Thanking Sandy

Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Willard "Sandy" Boyd arrived at the University of Iowa in 1954 and served as professor, provost, and president. Few have left as great a mark on the university as he has in his six decades of service.

UI professor one of world's most influential ophthalmologists

Friday, April 22, 2016
Edwin Stone, professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Iowa and is the director of the Wynn Institute of Vision Research, was named in "The Ophthalmologist’s" 2016 Power List of the world's 100 most influential people in ophthalmology.
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Giving a voice to patients who can't speak

Monday, April 18, 2016
A University of Iowa spinout company that invented a device allowing physically impaired patients to communicate with health care providers expects to launch its product this summer after receiving significant investor interest during clinical trials.

Sigmund receives NIH grant to study blood vessel health

Friday, April 15, 2016
Researchers at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, have been awarded a four-year $2.48 million NIH grant to study a molecular pathway that appears to protect blood vessels from damage caused by cardiovascular stressors, including high-fat diet and aging.

UI recognizes top student employees

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
UI honors top student employees
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A new insight into cystic fibrosis

Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Abnormally thick and sticky mucus is a major medical issue for people with cystic fibrosis (CF). UI researchers have shown that part of the problem may be caused by the acidity of the liquid covering CF patients’ airways.

How do you reach out to autistic children in rural Iowa?

Tuesday, April 12, 2016
With telemedicine, families who have limited access to doctors will be able to connect with their health care provider without causing a big disruption to their child’s routine.

UI study discovers link between cancer and autism

Thursday, April 7, 2016
University of Iowa researchers have shown that patients diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have more cancer-promoting oncogenes but lower rates of cancer.
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Bringing the Old Capitol to the State Capitol

Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Hawkeye Caucus Day brings 85 University of Iowa students representing 50 UI programs to the State Capitol in Des Moines to shake hands and exchange ideas with state legislators.
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A CRISP future for rural medicine

Monday, March 21, 2016
At Match Day 2016, Whitney Kaefring and her peers in the inaugural class of the UI Carver College of Medicine Rural Iowa Scholars Program (CRISP) learned where they will do their medical residency training.