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Department of Family Medicine and Community Health rises to top spot in 2023 Blue Ridge rankings; three other departments earn place in top 10
Several University of Minnesota Medical School departments earned a top position in the 2023 Blue Ridge rankings, an annual list based on grants awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)....
Research
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U of M-led research identifies air pollution’s role in childhood cancers — and how greenness might help mitigate it
In a new study led by the University of Minnesota’s Masonic Cancer Center and the U of M Medical School, researchers found that exposure to air pollution and vegetation may impact childhood cancer...
Pediatric, Research
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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative selects U of M Medical School assistant professor for collaborative grant award
Madhu Kannan, PhD, an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School, has been chosen for the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s (CZI) Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Awards.
Faculty, Research
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Top Story: What Black men need to know about prostate cancer
Did you know, one in eight men – and one in six black men – will get prostate cancer during their lifetime? While prostate cancer is not typically a topic of conversation, it should be, as prostate...
Faculty
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U of M research advances potential HIV cure strategy
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (02/14/2024) — Published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases Oxford Academic, research led by the University of Minnesota Medical School offers a new avenue of...
Research
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U of M study finds bias-based bullying amplifies emotional distress in youth with multiple marginalized social positions
Youth who share similar social positions of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender have much greater levels of emotional distress if they have experienced bias-based bullying — defined as...
Pediatric, Research
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Top Story: Teen Drug and Alcohol Use Linked to Mental Health Distress
New research has found that teenagers who use cannabis, alcohol and nicotine are more likely to have underlying psychiatric symptoms, much worse than their peers who do not use. The study, published...
Faculty
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Talking heart month with U of M
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (02/08/2024) — February is American Heart Month, dedicated to understanding risk factors for heart disease and how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle. Caring for...
DOM, Patient Care, Research, Cardiovascular Division
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Center for Resuscitation Medicine donates life-saving devices to Eden Prairie Police Department
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (02/06/2024) — The Center for Resuscitation Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School donated 25 new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units to...
Community Engagement
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Treatment for Facial Pain
Mary Lou gained the courage and trust to overcome her fear of a surgical procedure to relieve her excruciating facial pain thanks to Associate Professor and Neurosurgeon Dr. Andy Grande.
Patient Care
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Top Story: A chain of 5 kidney donors and recipients are together for the first time
For the first time, a chain of 5 kidney donors and recipients were in the same room together. These chains have become possible due to the growing trend of kidney organ donations. Now, if you want to...
Faculty
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High school students who report using alcohol, cannabis or nicotine at higher risk for suicidal thoughts and other mental health disorders
High school students who reported using cannabis, alcohol or nicotine were more likely to have thoughts about suicide, feel depressed or anxious, have unusual experiences, and exhibit inattention or...
Research
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Talking how to avoid winter injuries with U of M
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (01/26/2024) — As the winter season takes hold, winter-related injuries increase. Mahmood Gharib, MD, with the University of Minnesota Medical School and M...
Patient Care
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Top Story: Good Question: What are the benefits of participating in Dry January?
We tend to indulge during the holidays, so many people decide to take some time off of alcohol for the month of January. A survey showed that nearly a third of those who drink are very likely to do...
Faculty
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JDRF awards $9 million for phase 3 Type 1 diabetes kidney disease clinical trial co-led by U of M Medical School professor
Michael Mauer, MD, and research teams at the Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard University and the University of Toronto were awarded $9 million from JDRF. The award will be used to conduct a clinical...
Pediatric, Faculty
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Talking winter activity for older adults with U of M
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (01/25/2024) — As winter blankets us with snow and crisp air, it brings an array of opportunities for activities for outdoor enjoyment. While the colder months...
Patient Care
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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Kelly Greenleaf
According to her mother, Dr. Kelly Greenleaf wanted to become a doctor from about age five. Dr. Greenleaf is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN. Originally from Marquette,...
Alumni
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Top Story: Tinnitus: Ringing in Your Ear Really Comes From Your Brain
Tinnitus, the uncontrolled ringing, buzzing or whooshing in your ears can seriously interfere with your quality of life. It can vary in volume and pitch, be constant or happen every once in a while,...
Faculty
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Talking blood donation with U of M
Claudia Cohn, MD, PhD, with the University of Minnesota Medical School and M Health Fairview, explains the crucial need for blood donations, eligibility criteria for donors and recent changes to who...
Faculty
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Research shows association between metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis and mortality in some solid organ transplant recipients
Published in the peer-reviewed journal Transplantation Proceedings, a University of Minnesota Medical School research team found that non-liver solid organ transplant recipient patients who develop...
Research, Faculty Accomplishments