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Top Story: Fall Back: Daylight savings time officially ending and a doctor says it is a good time to examine sleep habits
Daylight saving time had us “falling back” recently, with many dreading the darkness in the early evening. This time change is a great opportunity to examine your sleep habits and fix what might be...
Faculty
Researchers map converging trajectories of cognitive development through adolescence
 A new study published in Nature Communications presents some of the first definitive evidence that executive function usually matures by the time an individual turns 18 years old.
Research
Miranda Harris Receives Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians’ Medical Student Leadership Award
The Medical Student Leadership Award recognizes one student MAFP member for their involvement in family medicine and leadership activities.
Students
U of M Expert Alert: Chronic pain and seasonal weather changes
Clarence Shannon, MD, with the University of Minnesota Medical School and M Health Fairview, talks about how changes in the weather can impact chronic pain and how people can cope.
Anesthesiology, Faculty
Top Story: What do we know about heart health in Minnesota’s Hmong communities?
According to a statewide survey, Hmong speaking Minnesotans have high rates of optimal vascular care, but low rates of optimal diabetes care. The survey looks at screening rates and patient care by...
Faculty
U of M Medical School researchers investigate cause of cardiomyopathy in coronary artery disease using cardiac MRI
Researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School examining the cause of cardiomyopathy discovered one out of every six patients with coronary artery disease had non-ischemic or dual...
DOM, Research, Cardiovascular Division
Talking eye donation with U of M
For Eye Donation Month in November, Dr. Joshua Hou with the University of Minnesota Medical School and M Health Fairview talks about the process of eye donation and the role of eye banks in restoring...
Faculty
Top Story: Why an international coalition of doctors say male infertility is becoming a crisis
According to the World Health Organization, one in six heterosexual couples are struggling to conceive. For many years, the focus has been on female infertility and treatments for women, while little...
Faculty
How Surgery Gave Rhona Freedom from Ulcerative Colitis
Imagine never being able to stray far from the nearest bathroom. A Sunday stroll around one of Minneapolis’ lakes is simply out of the question.That, Rhona Shwaid says, is a snapshot of her private...
Patient Care
Research team discovers new role of cerebellum in coordinating the brain network essential for social recognition memory
Published in Nature Communications, University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth Campus researchers discovered the cerebellum coordinates the brain network essential for social recognition memory.
Research
U of M-led study identifies new pathway to combat primary cause of cardiovascular disease
Research led by the University of Minnesota Medical School identified a new pathway to combat cardiovascular disease. The study was recently published in Nature Cardiovascular Research.
Research
U of M Medical School research team finds novel drug improves outcomes for patients with rare kidney disorder
New findings from a team led by the University of Minnesota Medical School show patients with FSGS who were treated with the medication sparsentan experienced improved kidney function—making it a...
Pediatric, Research
U of M Expert Alert: Health impacts of daylight saving time
Michael Howell, MD, with the University of Minnesota Medical School and M Health Fairview, speaks about how sleep health is impacted by “falling back” and what people need to know as we head into the...
Faculty
Medical School Duluth Campus’ Gateways to Medicine and Research Program Welcomes First Cohort
The Gateways to Medicine and Research Program provides an opportunity for students interested in pursuing medical school or research careers to boost their qualifications.
Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Students
Top Story: Is Childhood Obesity a National Public Health Emergency?
Many teens and children across the United States are criticized and insulted for their weight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Obesity affects about 14.7 million children...
Faculty
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Tanya Repka
Dr. Tanya Repka began her education and career in health information science, but, early on, she knew she wanted to expand her professional experience. A physician in her workplace encouraged her to...
Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Heather Thompson Buum
Dr. Heather Thompson Buum is a primary care physician and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota. She is also a breast cancer survivor.Dr. Thompson Buum completed her...
DOM, Alumni
Talking Halloween safety with U of M
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (10/24/2023) — As Halloween approaches, it’s important to strike a balance between spooky fun and safety. James Miner, MD, with the University of Minnesota...
Patient Care
Top Story: UMN researchers develop portable MRI on track for human trials
A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a new kind of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine that produces images similar in quality to a standard MRI that takes up half...
Faculty
U of M study reveals link between geographical access and COPD treatment effectiveness
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (10/16/2023) — People living in rural areas, those facing longer drive times to specialized care and those seeing multiple providers for full care were more...
DOM, Faculty, Research, Faculty Accomplishments