Telling girls they can be doctors and scientists is important, but empowering them to do science has an even greater impact. That’s what 115 Des Moines University students, faculty and staff did on a recent Saturday during the university’s annual […]
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On a recent Saturday at Des Moines University, approximately 120 students gathered to learn about osteopathic manual medicine, anatomy, surgical scrubbing-in procedures and more – even though the students have yet to enter high school. They were attending DMU’s Boys
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Des Moines University’s annual Mini Medical School series has returned for 2023 with four nights of fascinating topics relating to health and wellness: This FREE four-session, Tuesday evening series explores interesting, relevant topics in an accessible style appropriate for all
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Feeling nervous before participating in athletic competition is natural, and not always bad; it can be a sign one’s body is alert and ready to work. But too much anxiety can negatively affect one’s performance. So what’s a body to
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The large crowd that attended Des Moines University’s 13th annual Research Symposium on Dec. 1 reflected diverse scientific interests and great excitement for an in-person opportunity to explore them. “It’s clear from the 79 posters and eight oral presentations planned
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Research shows that while women are attending and completing college at higher rates than ever before, they represent only 26 percent of the college-educated workforce in science and engineering occupations, according to the National Science Board. The Science Center of
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This year’s Diwali Celebration at DMU featured live performances, games and history, trivia and prizes to educate attendees on this festival of lights. An important holiday to Hindu peoples, the event signifies the victory of good over evil, inner light
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Can fossils from millions of years ago shed light on climate change occurring today? Can the consumption of certain fruits suppress cancer cell growth? Would changes in standard ankle fracture surgery enhance patient outcomes? Should standardized instruction of health policy
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A man arrived by ambulance at a Chicago emergency room, labeled as a suspected drug overdose case. He’d actually suffered a stroke resulting from sickle cell disease, but the hospital staff believed otherwise simply because he was Black. “I wish
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Tanner Olinger was a second-year student in DMU’s doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) program when he served on a committee of Sigma Sigma Phi, the honorary osteopathic service fraternity, that worked with the University’s alumni relations staff to organize discussions
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