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Talking colorectal cancer with U of M
Emil Lou, MD, PhD, FACP, a physician-scientist and gastrointestinal oncologist with the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Medical School and M Health Fairview, answers questions on the...
Faculty
Talking rare diseases with U of M
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (02/29/2024) — Rare Disease Day is observed across the world to raise awareness for quality health care, equitable social opportunities and access to diagnosis...
Pediatric, Patient Care, Research
U of M-led research identifies predictor of outcomes, chemoresistance for ovarian cancer patients
Published today in JAMA Network Open, the findings indicate that ovarian cancer patients with high levels of stroma within their tumors are twice as likely to exhibit chemoresistance to the...
Research
Study reveals typical growth patterns for children with Fanconi anemia
Published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics, a University of Minnesota Medical School study found that it is normal for children with Fanconi anemia to be shorter and thinner than other...
Pediatric, Research
Improving Early Autism Screening
Dr. Casey Burrows, an assistant professor in pediatrics and a clinical psychologist, sheds light on her motivations, challenges, and hopes for the future of autism screening and intervention.
Research
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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