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Saftlas responds to abortion/abuse study

Thursday, September 6, 2012
University of Iowa epidemiologist Audrey Saftlas talks about her study showing that women seeking abortions report more abuse.
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Shining bright beyond the spotlight

Thursday, September 6, 2012
Three years ago, the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital and the Iowa Hawkeyes started the Kid Captain program, designed to tell the stories of determination, strength, and hope of the children cared for at UI Children’s Hospital. For many, their work with the hospital is ongoing as they continue to heal. We caught up with a handful of former Kid Captains to see how they’re doing now.

PAS to meet Sept. 15 in University Capitol Centre

Thursday, September 6, 2012
The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Partnership for Alcohol Safety will be held Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Room 2390 of the University Capitol Centre.
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UI data fueled decision-making study

Wednesday, September 5, 2012
A study that reveals how the brain makes decisions used data collected over more than 30 years by neurologists at the University of Iowa, which has the world’s largest lesion registry.

Wassink explains new schizophrenia study

Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Thomas H. Wassink describes the findings of a new UI schizophrenia study, just published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
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Atkins promotes CPR

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
University of Iowa pediatrician Dianne Atkins hails the advances in response to cardiac arrest in young people, and advocates learning CPR.

College of Education takes on bullying

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The University of Iowa College of Education’s Teacher Leader Center is taking on bullying in a year-long series of workshops and other learning opportunities for future teachers as well as community members.
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Stopping the bully

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Bullying is broadcast like a spectator sport these days and our kids, the ones we’re trying so hard to protect, are getting more beat up than ever. It's time to stop the bully.
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A critical collaboration

Thursday, August 30, 2012
Iowa was a key destination on U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael Meyer's road to recovery from severe respiratory failure that nearly took his life. How he ultimately came to the UI is a story of personal strength, family devotion, and the collaboration between UI Heart and Vascular Center specialists and medical personnel from the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Kid captains program recognizes Children's Hospital patients

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Each year since 2009 the University of Iowa Children's Hospital has selected kid captains for every Hawkeye football game. The program recognizes the resiliency and inspiration of current and former patients.
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College of Dentistry invites new patients

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics welcome new patients for treatment in the dental student clinics, which provide comprehensive, affordable care under close supervision by faculty dentists and specialists.

Pig worm eggs could be a new treatment for Crohn's disease

Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Eggs from the pig whipworm are being tested as a treatment for Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, multiple sclerosis and other forms of autoimmune disease. The concept was developed at the University of Iowa.