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Community-University Health Care Center Receives National Award; Only Center of Its Kind in Minnesota to be Recognized
The Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC) has received special funding from the National Association of Community Health Centers.
Faculty, Leadership, Patient Care, Research, Spotlight
Research Snapshot: Genetic Links to Resilience in PTSD Patients
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects roughly 20% of all veterans from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. The
Faculty, Patient Care, Research, Spotlight
Almost Two Decades Later, Doctor Reflects on Using Embryo Selection to Save Young Girl’s Life
Molly Nash was not expected to live to the age of 10. But her parents, and John Wagner, M.D., professor with the Department of Pediatrics in the Medical School, refused to let the genetics of her...
Faculty, Patient Care, Research
ICU Patients Can Safely Administer Their Own Sedatives, New Study Finds
Critically ill patients in some cases can safely self-administer sedatives to manage their own anxiety during mechanical ventilation, according to research published in the July 2017 issue...
Faculty, Patient Care
New Study Determines What Makes ‘Successful’ Smile
New research shows that less is more when it comes to a successful smile, which could have implications for how surgeons and therapists work with patients who have facial paralysis.
Faculty, Research
Fighting Hydrocephalus
“Here at the University of Minnesota, hydrocephalus is the most common condition we treat in pediatric neurosurgery,” explained Daniel Guillaume, M.D., M.S., associate professor in the...
Faculty, Patient Care, Research
CUHCC Legal Clinic Merges Human Rights with Medical Care
The Minneapolis law firm Stinson Leonard Street LLP specializes in commercial litigation: partnership venture disputes, class action law suits, breaches of contract.
Faculty, Patient Care
Shopping for Sunscreen: What You Need to Know
Nearly 9,500 people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their...
Education, Faculty
Research Snapshot: Some Melanoma Survivors Still Practice Unhealthy Sun Behaviors
Over the past 30 years, melanoma rates have been rising. In 2017, 87,000 cases are expected to be diagnosed in the U.S alone.
Faculty, Research, Spotlight
The Risks and Benefits of New Netflix Show “13 Reasons Why”
The recently released Netflix show 13 Reasons Why vividly depicts a 17 year-old girl’s rationale for ending her own life.
Faculty, Patient Care, Research
Why are Opioids Addictive?
The U.S. has a serious opioid problem. In 2014, an estimated 2 million Americans abused opioids, and 91 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose.
Faculty, Research
Phillips Neighborhood Clinic Adding More Specialty Care
Every Monday and Thursday night, a makeshift clinic tucked in the basement of a Minneapolis church welcomes people who have wide ranging health needs – from sore throats to tooth aches to blurry...
Faculty, Patient Care, Research
Q&A: The Neural Switch Sparking Relapse in Addicts
Currently, 24 million Americans struggle with addiction, one of the most common culprits being prescription painkillers. Unfortunately, 80 to 90% of those who overcome this disease face the...
Faculty, Patient Care
Should All Breast Cancer Patients Receive Adjuvant Chemotherapy Treatment?
Women who undergo surgery for breast cancer will often consider an adjuvant therapy, usually a precautionary regimen of chemotherapy to ensure the cancer is completely gone.
Faculty, Patient Care, Research
Blood Sugar-Related Hospital Visits More Frequent for Younger Adults with Diabetes
UMN Medical School researchers contribute to new diabetes research for the state of Minnesota.
Faculty, Research
Study Explores How Bodies Breakdown Fats
Nearly 2 billion people worldwide are living with Fatty Liver Disease, which occurs when lipid droplets – the sites where fat is stored in cells – accumulate in the organ.
Faculty, Patient Care, Research
Few Teens Receive Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Less than one percent of adolescents addicted to opiates receive medications to help them quit, new research shows. The Journal of Adolescent Health says that’s compared to 12 percent of adults...
Faculty, Patient Care, Research
UMN, Uganda Students Collaborate on Global Health Issues
For students studying global health at the University of Minnesota, there’s a new partnership that’s poised to teach real-world lessons while expanding their education boundaries – literally.
Faculty, Patient Care, Research