http://communications.medicine.iu.edu Created with the concrete5 RSS Manager Package by InnerOptics.net Thu, 17 May 2012 00:01:40 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/24-hours-of-booty-charity-cycling-event-to-partner-with/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu 24 Hours of Booty, the Official 24-Hour Cycling Event of the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the premier national 24-hour road cycling charity event in the country, is coming to Indianapolis in June and funds raised will benefit the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:44:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/24-hours-of-booty-charity-cycling-event-to-partner-with/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/researchers-identify-key-genes-and-prototype-predictive-test-for/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/7ff89e46859817d46f5f940cc71acc19.JPG An Indiana University-led research team, along with a group of national and international collaborators, has identified and prioritized a comprehensive group of genes most associated with schizophrenia that together can generate a score indicating whether an individual is at higher or lower risk of developing the disease. Tue, 15 May 2012 08:55:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/researchers-identify-key-genes-and-prototype-predictive-test-for/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/colon-cancer-risk-when-a-first-degree-relative-has-precancerous-/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/521d137f1121f106da8e3d203ba72e2a.jpg Current colorectal cancer screening guidelines for individuals with first-degree relatives with precancerous colon polyps are based on studies that were not properly designed or were too limited to shape those guidelines, according to a new systemic review of research on the topic. The review authors call for new studies to measure the risk and identify the factors that modify it. Mon, 14 May 2012 17:39:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/colon-cancer-risk-when-a-first-degree-relative-has-precancerous-/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/individuals-with-dementia-more-likely-to-die-at-home-than-in-nur/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/3627ac8b20e6839fa352bc705a67af10.jpg A new study from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University has found that, at time of death, individuals with dementia are more likely to be living at home than in a nursing home. This contradicts the commonly held view that most individuals with dementia in the United States eventually move to nursing homes and die there. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:01:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/individuals-with-dementia-more-likely-to-die-at-home-than-in-nur/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/bacteria-study-of-male-adolescents-reveals-new-insights-into-uri/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/12f754819e7e645dd5eef6e619c532e1.jpg The first study using cultivation independent sequencing of the microorganisms in the adolescent male urinary tract has revealed that the composition of microbial communities colonizing the penis in young men depends upon their circumcision status and patterns of sexual activity. Fri, 11 May 2012 16:36:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/bacteria-study-of-male-adolescents-reveals-new-insights-into-uri/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/spray-on-skin-aging-eyes-ptsd-and-other-topics-discussed-this-we/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/a2fc58dcf7f86b45c2a73bc90a0772e4.jpg “Sound Medicine,” recently awarded first place by the Society of Professional Journalists for its documentary on body donation, announces its programming for the week of May 7. Please check local listings for broadcast dates, times and stations. Thu, 10 May 2012 15:42:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/spray-on-skin-aging-eyes-ptsd-and-other-topics-discussed-this-we/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/bioethics-experts-announce-global-research-platform-to-tackle-et/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/f6c5d3ffd33150477d06876e49329d64.jpg Just as the sequencing of the human genome is having a pervasive and global impact on medicine, work on the societal impact of the genomic revolution must also move to an international stage, a team of bioethics experts said today. Thu, 10 May 2012 14:07:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/bioethics-experts-announce-global-research-platform-to-tackle-et/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/anantha-shekhar-elected-president-of-association-for-clinical-an/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/ea8d103662464953298ff9c0ea59e3b5.JPG Anantha Shekhar, M.D., Ph.D., associate dean for translational research and Raymond E. Houk Professor of Psychiatry and Professor of Neurobiology and Pharmacology at the Indiana University School of Medicine, has been named president of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science at the group’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C., April 18 to 20. Thu, 10 May 2012 11:49:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/anantha-shekhar-elected-president-of-association-for-clinical-an/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/indiana-university-school-of-medicine-graduates-289-doctors-satu/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/3501b47b944d78f536edd7476fe21485.jpg Indiana University School of Medicine will contribute 289 new physicians from the Class of 2012 during commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, in the Indiana Convention Center Sagamore Ballroom. Thu, 10 May 2012 09:37:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/indiana-university-school-of-medicine-graduates-289-doctors-satu/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/iu-research-nurse-receives-2012-extraordinary-healer-award-for-o/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/58a7c43c4f94c6ecaac2a80c860c604e.jpg Sheila Dropcho, RN, BSN, a renal research nurse coordinator at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, is the recipient of the 2012 Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing. The presentation was made May 3 at the Oncology Nursing Society’s 37th Annual Congress in New Orleans. Fri, 04 May 2012 15:09:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/iu-research-nurse-receives-2012-extraordinary-healer-award-for-o/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/ethics-and-science-experts-call-for-fda-to-improve-its-system-fo/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/f6c5d3ffd33150477d06876e49329d64.jpg The U.S. Food and Drug Administration should exercise the authority it has to improve the system for tracking potential problems with prescription drugs once they have been approved for sale on the market, experts from the University of Washington, Indiana University and the British Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency said Friday in a commentary published online by the Journal of the American Medical Association. Fri, 04 May 2012 11:22:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/ethics-and-science-experts-call-for-fda-to-improve-its-system-fo/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/nursing-bedside-and-beyond-this-week-on-sound-medicine/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/a2fc58dcf7f86b45c2a73bc90a0772e4.jpg This week, in honor of National Nurses Day on May 6, "Sound Medicine" will explore some of the issues and concerns in the field of nursing today and in the future. Thu, 03 May 2012 15:10:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/nursing-bedside-and-beyond-this-week-on-sound-medicine/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/iu-simon-cancer-center-dermatologist-gives-tips-to-protect-yours/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/6f45859e8a6eca1e0fc3e524dce32506.jpg With the days growing longer and the temperatures rising, Hoosiers are spending more time outdoors. Thu, 03 May 2012 13:50:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/iu-simon-cancer-center-dermatologist-gives-tips-to-protect-yours/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/study-alzheimers-drug-fails-to-reduce-significant-agitation/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/9e8ad296566238cb0cc23cc1586459ce.JPG A drug prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease does not ease clinically significant agitation in patients, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the U.K., U.S. and Norway. This is the first randomized controlled trial designed to assess the effectiveness of the drug (generic name memantine) for significant agitation in Alzheimer’s patients. Wed, 02 May 2012 17:01:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/study-alzheimers-drug-fails-to-reduce-significant-agitation/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/indiana-university-cardiologist-reports-stun-guns-can-result-in-/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/be5f44b16fcc09d5ffbc637a76aaf827.jpg A review of case reports published April 30 in the journal Circulation indicates that being shocked in the chest with an electronic control device or stun gun can result in sudden cardiac arrest. Wed, 02 May 2012 10:10:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/indiana-university-cardiologist-reports-stun-guns-can-result-in-/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/indiana-ctsi-releases-progress-report-to-highlight-growth/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/ea8d103662464953298ff9c0ea59e3b5.JPG An institute established four years ago with a multimillion-dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health announced that it has distributed more than $12.5 million in grants and awards to support research since 2008 and currently supports more than 80 full-time equivalent professional jobs across Indiana. Wed, 02 May 2012 09:10:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/indiana-ctsi-releases-progress-report-to-highlight-growth/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/regenstrief-extending-successful-aging-brain-care-model-globally/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/0a54e5b6c2ca4abd96903974b7df0484.jpg The resources developed for an innovative collaborative model of dementia care, which reduces emergency room and hospital visits and improves the quality of care for those with dementia, are now available to institutions, clinicians and caregivers around the globe with the establishment of the Aging Brain Care Program. The ABC Program is the first initiative of the new Senior Health Implementation Center at the Regenstrief Institute. Wed, 02 May 2012 09:09:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/regenstrief-extending-successful-aging-brain-care-model-globally/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/institute-of-medicine-urges-improved-fda-monitoring-of-drugs-aft/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/3be72f1b4e1ae009b58bcd2e7a9fc815.jpg The U.S. Food and Drug Administration should adopt a more systematic approach to tracking potential problems with prescription drugs after they are approved, an Institute of Medicine committee said Tuesday in a report coauthored by an Indiana University bioethics expert. Tue, 01 May 2012 13:05:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/institute-of-medicine-urges-improved-fda-monitoring-of-drugs-aft/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/hip-little-book-gives-teens-the-straight-dope-on-important-stuff/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/48a81526b49268438017339757cb83ac.jpg “The Little Book About a Whole Lot of Stuff” is packed with useful information and important messages for adolescents. Tue, 01 May 2012 12:54:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/hip-little-book-gives-teens-the-straight-dope-on-important-stuff/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/indiana-university-school-of-medicine-participates-in-osteoporos/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/files/cache/881a6d332ebbdc69b6d466f3ebf76507.jpeg Findings from the largest international genetic study in osteoporosis revealed variants in 56 regions of the genome that influence individual’s bone mineral density, including 14 variants found to increase the risk of bone fracture, according to a study published this month in the leading genetic journal Nature Genetics. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:29:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2012/indiana-university-school-of-medicine-participates-in-osteoporos/