Osteoporosis is a loss of bone mass, bone quality and bone strength, resulting in an increased risk for fractures. It can be classified as primary and secondary; primary is common and occurs in both genders, while secondary is less common […]
What is Osteoporosis? Bone Density and Aging–It’s NOT Just a Geriatric Disease Read More
This just in: Heather Garvin, Ph.D., D-ABFA, recently was interviewed on the Just Science podcast about her work with OSTEOID, an online resource for species identification of skeletal remains. A Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Anthropology and one
The body in the barrel and other mysteries: new book shows forensic anthropology in action Read More
I will admit that on occasion I watch those sappy movies on Hallmark Channel TV. If you also do, you may have noticed MANY commercials selling adult diapers or medications for urinary incontinence. The people in these commercials are attractive
To Pee or Not to Pee (In Your Pants)–Is That the Question? Read More
It is common for critically ill patients on life support to develop delirium, a form of acute brain failure for which no effective treatment is known. A study from Indiana University School of Medicine and Regenstrief Institute researchers, led by
DMU grad leads study showing music may decrease delirium in critically ill patients Read More
As a women’s health physical therapist, I see many patients with sexual problems. Sometimes it’s a physical problem that PT or medical intervention can improve; sometimes, it’s a psychological issue, stress, or fear. As physical therapists we teach and counsel
Menopause and Sex: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective Read More
Dear DMU Campus Community, Following the direction of the White House, the CDC and public health departments not to host events that gather large groups of people, and in the interest of preserving public health, Des Moines University has made
DMU Commencement Ceremony Cancelled Read More
Jonathan Crosbie, D.O., an assistant professor of family and internal medicine at Des Moines University and a physician in the DMU Clinic, will participate in a one-hour special about the respiratory disease COVID-19 in a program on Iowa PBS on
DMU physician to discuss COVID-19 on Iowa PBS Read More
2019 was a year of growth for Des Moines University (DMU)’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) program. Here is a brief summary of the year: 532 continuing education activities (live and enduring materials) 116,627.25 continuing education hours were awarded 12,526 educational contacts were made worldwide. 891 people
A lot of learning occurred in 2019 through DMU’s CME program Read More
The patient, Sally, was a 12-year-old female who had surgery to treat Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, a childhood condition that occurs when blood supply to the femoral head of the hip joint is disrupted and the bone begins to die. The surgery
Complex case calls for interprofessional care Read More
A dozen DMU students and two faculty members recently sought to chip away at some of the basic barriers to health care access by spending part of a Sunday at Wat Phothisomphan, a Buddhist temple in Des Moines. They offered
Students offer health screenings, hone skills at Buddhist temple Read More