The Future of Health Care
DMU alumni share their positive and negatives predictions about the future of health care.
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DMU Researchers Uncover Potential Link Between THC and Weight Loss Â
DMU researchers discover THC-induced gut microbiome changes that predict significant weight loss in obese mice, offering insights into potential pathways for obesity treatment.
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DMU’s Historic Weekend of Legacy, Learning and New BeginningsÂ
DMU marked a momentous occasion filled with joy, pride and a strong sense of community during the weekend of Sept. 13 and 14, 2024.
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Investing in DMU’s Search for New Knowledge
Richard Pitts and wife, Colleen O’Connor, expand DMU’s research program with gift to establish the endowed Dr. Angela L. Walker Franklin Research Fund.
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Des Moines University Receives NIH Award Funding for Hypertension Research
Kim Tran, M.D., Ph.D., awarded a $453,000 NIH grant for research on a novel vasorelaxing peptide to support cardiovascular health.
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Study by DMU Researchers Shows Potential Cancer Therapy Breakthrough Using COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Spike Protein
In a groundbreaking study led by researchers at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, integral to COVID-19 vaccines, has shown promise as a novel approach to treating cervical cancer. Â
DMU Students, Professor Win First Place in AACOM Poster Competition
Des Moines University D.O. students Cali Bills and Andrew Mannisto and Professor Martin Schmidt won first place in a poster competition at the annual conference of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
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A New Tickborne Syndrome is on the Rise: What Can You Do to Protect Yourself?
DMU physician assistant student Erin Schultz offers information Alpha-gal syndrome, caused by the Lone Star tick, and tips on avoiding it.
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New Executive Director is Ready to Take Research to the Next Level
Pravin Mishra, Ph.D., M.B.A., brings a rare combination of experience as Des Moines University’s executive director of research.
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DMU Research Highlights Risk of Prescription Drug Shortages
DMU Assistant Professor Joshua Devine, Pharm.D., Ph.D., was lead author of a study on shortages of the blood pressure medication valsartan and the resulting risks for patients who depend on the drug.
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