While he was growing up, Charles Loponi’s mother and grandmother were traditional birth attendants, and his maternal grandfather was a local healer and herbalist. “I came from that lineage of people helping others,” he says. Lydia Mbatidde is the first in her family to […]
Ugandan students experience health care and life, Iowa-style Read More
With winter well upon us, many people recognize that clearing your sidewalks and driveways of snow can be good exercise. It can also be a repetitive activity that can cause muscle strain to the lower back and shoulders and put
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Wouldn’t it be amazing to have a manual for maneuvering one’s first year of medical school? Imagine possessing a magical tome of wise tips on what to study and how, insights on first-year courses, ways to get involved on campus, how to
Podiatric students serve “Recipes for Success” Read More
While he was an undergraduate at Creighton University, John Miller worked as a paramedic and became fascinated by diabetes and its complications. Later, as a first-year student in DMU’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS), he noticed a name repeatedly appearing in assigned readings: David
Exploring tomorrow’s medicine today Read More
A record 67 researchers presented their work to students, faculty and health care professionals at the 2014 DMU Research Symposium on December 4. Five DMU students and two alums were recognized for outstanding research in the most competitive field in the Symposium’s five
DMU students, alums recognized for research Read More
When Julie Meachen and Rachel Dunn went digging, so did media outlets around the globe: Both assistant anatomy professors spent part of the summer in Wyoming’s Big Horn Mountains, foraging for fossils as part of major research expeditions. Meachen was featured in stories and
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On December 4, Des Moines University opened its doors to the community and hosted the fifth annual DMU Research Symposium. The Symposium boasted record-breaking participation with over 550 attendees and nearly 70 presenters. Guests included graduate and undergraduate students, residents,
2014 DMU Research Symposium an overwhelming success Read More
We know to plan for winter’s temperature swings and snowstorms, but we must also prepare for its seasonal cold and flu viruses. While the single best way to fight the flu is to get vaccinated, knowing proper hand washing technique
Fight cold and flu season with soap and water Read More
The University’s research office recently compiled key accomplishments of those most curious on campus — faculty and students engaged in research endeavors. Signs of success include the following:
DMU research enterprise celebrates successes Read More
DMU students, faculty and staff took part in the University’s annual celebration of Diwali on November 21. More than 360 people were treated to authentic Indian cuisine, music and dance. First-, second- and third-year students donned traditional Indian garb and worked the
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