Summer heat can be deadly, especially for athletes. Prolonged exercise in hot weather greatly strains the cardiovascular system. In excessive heat, the body requires more blood flow in order to help the muscles sustain work and the skin and sweat
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The Des Moines University Office of Research hosted Dr. John Robertson for a second grant writing workshop on June 20, 2014. Attended by DMU faculty and staff, Write Winning Grant Proposals aimed to help both basic scientists and clinical investigators
Grant writing workshop offers concrete insight and strategies Read More
Dr. de Regnier epitomizes commitment to patient care, leadership in and service to his profession, and investment in medical students and future physicians. After earning his doctorate of osteopathy in 1985 at Des Moines University (DMU), Dr. de Regnier completed
Alumni Spotlight: Kevin V. de Regnier, D.O. Read More
Capt. Kyle Petersen, D.O.’94, FACP, FIDSA, and Adam Armstrong, D.O.’96, FACP, are serving as commanding officer and executive officer, respectively, of the Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 (NAMRU-6). Based in Lima, Peru, it is the Navy’s busiest overseas research
Leading the fight against infectious disease Read More
[photo via Kelsey Kolb, D.P.T.’16]
Wordless Wednesday: take me out to the ballgame Read More
You might guess the region of anatomy from associations with puberty. The pubic symphysis is the point at which the two halves of our pelvic bones come together over the genitalia. Symphysis comes from the Greek and means a “coming
Anatomy word of the month: pubic symphysis Read More
Intercollegiate rivalries typically revolve around the football field or basketball court. But when Des Moines University and University of Iowa Physician Assistant students face off, it’s in a friendly service-oriented competition. There’s a prize at stake, but the real winner
PA-15 class sets service record Read More
Name:Kari Smith, D.P.T., ATC Title:Clinic Manager/Assistant Professor Clinic:Physical Therapy Clinic Undergraduate School:South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota Medical School:Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa Additional Degrees/Training:BCIA: Board Certification in Biofeedback-Pelvic Muscle DysfunctionAPTA: Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical TherapyNATA: Certified Athletic Trainer
Provider Profile: Meet Dr. Kari Smith Read More
Need something to do this weekend? Look no further than the blocked off streets of downtown Des Moines. The Des Moines Arts Festival will once again take over the area surrounding the Pappajohn Sculpture Park tomorrow through Sunday to add a little
This fest is the best Read More
