Health Care
UI discovery will help doctors predict preeclampsia
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
UI researchers have discovered that women with pre-eclampsia have highly elevated levels of copeptin; this discovery will allow doctors to test for that biomarker and determine risk of developing pre-eclampsia as early as the 6th week of pregnancy, months before any symptoms develop.
UI's Jennissen encourages more discussion on ATV safety
Monday, July 21, 2014
People talk a lot about bicycle safety, but there isn't enough discussed with kids and families about safety when riding an ATV, says Charles Jennissen, a clinical associate professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine at the UI Carver College of Medicine.
Background TV can be bad for kids
Monday, July 21, 2014
Leaving the television on can be detrimental to children's learning and development, according to a new study from the University of Iowa. Researchers found that background television can divert a child’s attention from play and learning.
UI DeGowin Blood Center teams up with Coralville police, fire departments for friendly competition
Thursday, July 17, 2014
The DeGowin Blood Center at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has joined forces with Coralville Police and Fire Departments for the first Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Friday, July 25.
Racing for a Cure
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
At the 2014 Indianapolis 500, one team raced for more than the checkered flag. "Racing for a Cure" tells the story of 1996 Indy 500 winner Buddy Lazier and his racing team's effort to promote the University of Iowa Wynn Institute for Vision Research.
UI Hospitals and Clinics highly ranked yet again
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
University of Iowa Health Care leaders announced this morning that University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City appears again on "Best Hospitals" listing compiled annually by U.S. News & World Report.
Biomedical Discovery Building houses cutting-edge diabetes research
Monday, July 14, 2014
Faculty at the UI Carver College of Medicine have begun to occupy the brand-new Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building’s advanced laboratories, and they expect to use the top of the line equipment to great effect.
UI partners with Ottumwa for health survey
Monday, July 14, 2014
In partnership with UI Prevention Research Center for Rural Health, Ottumwa officials have identified community health concerns and have launched Active Ottumwa to encourage physical activity.
DeGowin Blood Center promotes 'Live Here, Give Here' concept
Monday, July 14, 2014
The University of Iowa DeGowin Blood Center has kicked off a year-long campaign to encourage the donation of blood and platelets that help save the lives of patients being treated at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
'Racing for a Cure' airs July 11 on BTN Iowa Day
Thursday, July 10, 2014
At the 2014 Indianapolis 500, one team raced for more than the checkered flag. "Racing for a Cure" tells the story of 1996 Indy 500 winner Buddy Lazier and his racing team's effort to promote the University of Iowa Wynn Institute for Vision Research.
UI research discovers early marker for preeclampsia
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
University of Iowa researchers have found an early detector of preeclampsia in pregnant women; a simple blood test can find an excess of a certain hormone that could predict the condition as early as six weeks into pregnancy.
UI honors longtime Newton doctor
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Dr. Thomas Jessen, a retired Newton family physician who practiced in the community for 40 years, was recently honored with an Award for Service during the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine 2014 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
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