Their topics explored such diverse topics as the brain of the Siberian tiger, medical student coping, the energy cost of walking while thinking and the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment on pulmonary function in adults with asthma, but these researchers […]
Announcing DMU Research Symposium winners Read More
A record number of attendees, 97 presented posters and high-energy oral presentations made the DMU Research Symposium on Dec. 5, 2019, truly worthy of its 10th anniversary. Students and scientists presented their work in anatomy/paleontology, biomedical science, clinical applications, movement
Mary Beth Wims got engaged in research at DMU even before she began in the doctor of physical therapy (D.P.T.) program. During her interview as a prospective student, Cynthia Utley, D.P.T., director of clinical education for the program, told her
Research Symposium experience led to international publication Read More
Back in December 2010, nearly 170 students, faculty and other scientists gathered on the DMU campus for an afternoon of plenary sessions and poster presentations on topics in basic research, public health, therapeutics and science education. That was the University’s
Reflections on a decade of discovery Read More
Molly Uhlenhake, D.O.’07, on Nov. 7, 2019, gave a grand rounds presentation at DMU, hosted by the continuing medical education program, titled “Trans and Cis: A Conversation on Caring for the LGBT+ Community.” She is an assistant professor internal medicine
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About 10 years ago, DMU alumnus and emergency medical physician Tom Benzoni, D.O.’83, EM, AOBEM, FACEP, looked out on the horizon of health care and saw an emerging technology: ultrasound. “I thought I’d better learn about it. I’ve got to
Oct. 19 workshop offers hands-on ultrasound training Read More
In 2010, just under 170 individuals perused 71 research posters in Des Moines University’s first research symposium. Under the leadership and vision of Jeffrey Gray, Ph.D., vice president for research and global initiatives, the event has continued to grow. Last
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At age 16, Jordan Little was pushing himself physically in swimming, soccer and track when his knee began to hurt. A local orthopedic surgeon performed an MRI to confirm his suspicion that Jordan had a torn meniscus. Instead, the test
Conference raises awareness of cancer among young adults Read More
The National Institute on Drug Abuse found that in 2017, there were 206 overdose deaths involving opioids in Iowa. That’s a rate of 6.9 deaths per 100,000 persons. Iowa providers wrote 56.4 opioid prescriptions for every 100 persons. Since 2012,
CME activity to address overdose deaths involving opioids in Iowa Read More
From disparities in cancer screenings to the complication dynamics of type 2 diabetes, from genetic factors involved in adult obesity to the effect of an app that allows pregnant mothers to track their babies’ kicks, the finale of the DMU
Mentored Student Research Program fuels discovery, collaboration Read More