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Dr. Jerrold Vitek Performs First Commercial Surgery of Newly FDA-Approved DBS System
The first commercial implant in the U.S. with the Vercise System took place at the University of Minnesota Medical Center by University of Minnesota Medical School faculty physicians.
Faculty, Legislative, Research
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Clinical Excellence
As medical professionals, we hold the responsibility and reap the rewards of direct patient care. I could never give up practicing because it is part of my identity and my purpose. It is also a great...
Faculty, Leadership, Office of the Dean, Patient Care
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Dystonia's Bond Between Father and Son
Dr. Jerrold Vitek is featured in this story about Carl Luepker, who was just 12 years old when he was diagnosed with Dystonia, a degenerative nerve disease.
Patient Care, Faculty
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Medical School Tests New Transplant Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
The new treatment, which uses stem cells to produce islets, could be a significant step in the treatment of the disease.
Patient Care, Faculty, Research
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Opioids Become Major Minnesota killer
Featuring Sheila Specker, MD, Department of Psychiatry, featured in story about rising opioid abuse in Minnesota.
Education, Faculty, Legislative
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Dr. Clark Chen Performs Brain Surgery Utilizing Cutting-Edge MRI Navigation Platform
The surgery performed at the University of Minnesota Medical Center was the first in the state to utilize this minimally invasive procedure.
Faculty, Leadership, Patient Care
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Duluth Behavioral Medicine Researchers Looking for Candidates to Participate in Stress Response Smoking Cessation Study
Researchers in the Behavioral Medicine Laboratories on the Duluth Campus is looking for candidates to participate in a stress response smoking cessation study.
Duluth, Research
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Study of Teen Brains Could Reveal Roots of Mental Illness, Impacts of Drug Abuse
Supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), teams at 21 sites around the United States are regularly using MRI machines to record the structure and activity young brains.
Faculty, Research
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Flu Season Hits Families Hard This Year
Dr. Mark Schleiss, Department of Pediatrics, calls the spread of influenza "explosive" across the Twin Cities, pointing to a mismatch between the circulating influenza strain and the vaccine.
Patient Care, Education, Faculty
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Doctors on Call: Dr. Alan Johns Hosts Panel Discussion on Neck & Back Pain
Dr. Alan Johns from the Department of Family Medicine and Biobehavioral Health on the Medical School, Duluth Campus hosts WDSE-TV's 'Doctors on Call' answering viewers questions...
Patient Care, Duluth, Faculty
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Pre-Premed: Pipeline Efforts Steer Elementary School Students into Medicine
Elementary school aged kids are being encouraged to pursue a career in medicine more than ever.
Duluth, Education, Students
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Breakthrough Surgery Uses Laser to Remove Brain Tumor
“It’s a tool that we can use for many of the tumors that previously we were not able to treat,” said Dr. Clark Chen, Department of Neurosurgery.
Patient Care, Faculty, Research
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Are We Addicted to Our Smartphones?
More and more parents are starting to worry if their children, and themselves, are becoming addicted to their smartphones. Story featuring Dr. Kaz Nelson, Department of Psychiatry.
Education, Faculty, Research
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Creating Native Scientists: Pipeline Efforts Steer Elementary School Students Into Medicine
Dr. Anna Wirta-Kosobuski, is featured in this story about educating and inspiring the next generation of Native American students in the areas of science and healthcare.
Duluth, Education, Faculty, Leadership
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2018 Duluth Campus Polar Plunge!
The Duluth Polar Plunge is coming up fast (Feb. 17), and we’re looking for members to join our team of medical students, staff, and faculty.
Duluth
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UMN Medical School Students Join National Resource Stewardship Cohort to Advocate for High-Value Care
For University of Minnesota Medical School first-year students Lauren Rose and Luke Klugherz, joining the U.S. STARS cohort during its inaugural year was an exciting opportunity to make an impact on...
Students
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Duluth Takes on Big Tobacco
Dr. Glenn Simmons Jr. joins the city of Duluth in taking on big tobacco.
Duluth, Faculty, Leadership
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Duluth Campus Launches New Online Open-Access Journal for Regional Medical Campuses
The Medical School, Duluth Campus is pleased to announce the launch of its new online open-access journal, The Journal of Regional Campuses.
Duluth, Education, Faculty, Leadership, Research