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Aspirin Habits Unchanged Following Recommendations from U.S. Doctors
A doctor issued guideline recommending that all adults take aspirin daily to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke seems to have had little effect on adults a new study finds.
Faculty, Research
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Join Us for the 2017 Anatomy Bequest Service of Gratitude
Each year the faculty, staff and students of the University of Minnesota’s Academic Health Center host a service of gratitude to recognize and honor the individuals who have gifted their ...
Education, Research
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University of Minnesota Receives Grant from Helmsley Charitable Trust to Test "Super Ambulances"
The University of Minnesota has received a grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust’s Rural Healthcare Program to explore the feasibility of equipping ambulances that function...
Patient Care, Faculty
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University of Minnesota Researchers Replicate FSH Muscular Dystrophy in Mice
A new study published in the journal Nature Communications describes a breakthrough in research related to facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD).
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Little to No Sleep Can Lead to Health Concerns
Nearly two-thirds of Americans do not get a full eight hours of sleep per night recommended by doctors. This lack of sleep can eventually lead to health problems such as Alzheimer’s and...
Education, Faculty, Students
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UMN Medical School’s Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR) Receives $3.5M NIH Grant to Better Understand Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain
The project will determine the underlying trajectory of brain chemistry which accompanies healthy aging, and will identify which metabolic pathways are abnormal in Alzheimer’s disease.
Faculty, Research
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Dr. Jakub Tolar Named Dean of the UMN Medical School
Today President Eric Kaler announced Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD as the next dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School pending Board of Regents approval.Dr. Tolar is an internationally...
Faculty, Leadership
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Dr. Fiol Returns to Puerto Rico With Much-Needed Medical Supplies
After volunteering at an emergency medical shelter in San Juan following Hurricane Maria, Dr. Miguel Fiol returned to Minnesota to drum up support and supplies for his return journey.
Patient Care, Faculty, Leadership
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Timing May Be Everything: New Discoveries in Circadian Rhythms Show Great Promise
Dr. Charles Crutchfield writes about recent research into circadian rhythm and its possible implications for future medical treatments.
Faculty, Research
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A Message from Dean Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD
"The story of the Medical School is filled with illustrious giants of discovery, innovation and compassion," Dean Tolar writes.
Faculty, Leadership
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Dr. Raymond Christensen Addresses the Rural Health Care Shortage Across the Midwest
Help wanted in health care: the Midwest stuggles to maintain health care professionals in rural communities.
Duluth, Education, Faculty
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Duluth Campus Medical Student, Augie Lindmark Co-Authors Editorial on America’s Health System Concerns
Medical student, Augie Lindmark discusses the current and future state of America's health care system in editorial for STAT News.
Duluth
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Gene Therapy Trial Led by UMN Medical School’s Dr. Clark Chen Shows Promise in Treatment of Recurrent Brain Cancer
New data from a Phase I clinical trial led by Clark Chen, M.D., Ph.D., Lyle French Chair in Neurosurgery and former Head of the University of Minnesota Medical School Department of Neurosurgery...
Faculty, Patient Care
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Effects of Training on Muscle Metabolism
Lisa Chow, MD, Associate Professor, will be discussing the effects training has on our muscle metabolism. The event is being held on November 2nd from 4 - 5 PM in Moos Tower, Room 2-...
Education, Faculty, Research
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Dean Tolar Bringing New Energy to the Medical School
The Star Tribune writes about our new dean, Dr. Jakub Tolar, and the fresh energy he's already bringing to the position.
Education, Faculty, Leadership, Students
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Dementia Capable Health Care Systems
Please join the Aging Studies Interdisciplinary Graduate Group on Thursday, November 16 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm for a presentation and discussion on “Dementia Capable Health Care Systems.”
Education, Faculty, Students
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2017 Dean's Distinguished Research Lectureship and Wall of Scholarship Celebration
On Thursday, October 26, the University of Minnesota Medical School celebrated its outstanding faculty by highlighting their work at the Dean’s Distinguished Research Lectureship (DDRL) and Wall of...
Faculty, Research
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UMN at Forefront of New Cardiac Assist Devices
Dr. Rajit John, Department of Surgery, talks about a new generation of devices.
Patient Care, Faculty, Research
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New Home of the Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team Opens with Emphasis on Culture and Community
The University of Minnesota Medical School along with community members and local economic leaders, gathered today to celebrate the grand opening of the new home of the Memory Keepers Medical...
Leadership, Legislative, Research