http://communications.medicine.iu.edu Created with the concrete5 RSS Manager Package by InnerOptics.net Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:04:52 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/cancer-researchers-discover-new-type-of-retinoblastoma-in-babies/ Not all forms of retinoblastoma, a pediatric cancer of the eye, may be inherited, a discovery that would spare children years of medical evaluations and offer the potential of drug therapy for an aggressive malignancy. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:14:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/cancer-researchers-discover-new-type-of-retinoblastoma-in-babies/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/researchers-say-nsaids-can-boost-stem-cells-for-transplants-for-/ Scientists say that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be a boon to doctors gathering stem cells for transplants to treat patients with blood or bone marrow cancers, including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:18:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/researchers-say-nsaids-can-boost-stem-cells-for-transplants-for-/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/nih-funding-puts-researchers-on-path-to-restoring-vision-loss-fr/ Researchers at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute and the Indiana Center for Vascular Biology at Indiana University School of Medicine are on the cusp of perfecting stem cell treatments that would halt – and potentially reverse – vision loss caused by diabetic retinopathy. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:30:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/nih-funding-puts-researchers-on-path-to-restoring-vision-loss-fr/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/indiana-university-programs-highly-ranked-in-u.s.-news-best-grad/ U.S. News and World Report again gave high marks to Indiana University programs in education, business, law and medicine in its annual Best Graduate Schools rankings. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:16:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/indiana-university-programs-highly-ranked-in-u.s.-news-best-grad/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/regenstrief-and-iu-study-investigates-older-adults-views-on-canc/ A study from the Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University Center for Aging Research has found that many older adults are hesitant to halt cancer screenings even when the screenings may no longer be beneficial or may even be potentially harmful. The study is among the first to explore older adults’ perceptions of recommendations to halt screenings for breast, prostate, colon and other cancers as they age. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:10:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/regenstrief-and-iu-study-investigates-older-adults-views-on-canc/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/iu-researchers-earn-3.2-million-grant-to-develop-improve-therapi/ Two Indiana University researchers have been awarded a multi-year, $3.2 million grant to develop and improve therapies for pancreatic cancer, the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:15:00 EDT http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/iu-researchers-earn-3.2-million-grant-to-develop-improve-therapi/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/study-computerized-reminders-significantly-improve-hiv-care-in-r/ A large randomized controlled study is among the first to rigorously demonstrate that health information technology can improve compliance with patient care guidelines by clinicians in resource-limited countries. The study was led by Regenstrief Institute investigator Martin Chieng Were, M.D., M.S., assistant professor of medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, and Regenstrief Institute affiliated scientist Rachel Vreeman, M.D., M.S, assistant professor of pediatrics at the IU School of Medicine. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:10:00 EST http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/study-computerized-reminders-significantly-improve-hiv-care-in-r/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/on-sound-medicine-healthcare-costs-aspirin-resistance-and-diagno/ The award-winning “Sound Medicine” announces its program for March 10, featuring several segments on the cost of health care, an innovative neurofibromatosis study, and the signs of alcohol abuse. Please check local listings for broadcast dates, times and stations. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:55:00 EST http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/on-sound-medicine-healthcare-costs-aspirin-resistance-and-diagno/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/on-sound-medicine-advances-in-multiple-sclerosis-the-deep-fried-/ The award-winning “Sound Medicine” announces its program for March 3, featuring several segments covering multiple sclerosis research, advances in wound care, and exercise during cancer treatment to lower mortality rates. Please check local listings for broadcast dates, times and stations. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:04:00 EST http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/on-sound-medicine-advances-in-multiple-sclerosis-the-deep-fried-/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/regenstrief-presentation-collaborating-to-improve-health-care-de/ Investigators from the Regenstrief Institute will demonstrate the groundbreaking Open Health Information Exchange or OpenHIE, currently deployed in Rwanda at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, or HIMSS, annual conference March 3 to 7 in New Orleans. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:39:00 EST http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/regenstrief-presentation-collaborating-to-improve-health-care-de/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/on-sound-medicine-healthy-soldiers-the-latest-cardiac-innovation/ The award-winning “Sound Medicine” announces its program for Feb. 24, with segments covering adult ADHD, the latest cardiac innovations, and a new treatment for uncontrolled hypertension. Please check local listings for broadcast dates, times and stations. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:23:00 EST http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/on-sound-medicine-healthy-soldiers-the-latest-cardiac-innovation/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/for-top-athletes-nfl-scouting-combine-begins-with-heart-screenin/ For more than 300 college football players, the NFL Scouting Combine that runs through Tuesday at Lucas Oil Stadium is a prime opportunity to show that they have what it takes to join the ranks of the National Football League. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:23:00 EST http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/for-top-athletes-nfl-scouting-combine-begins-with-heart-screenin/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/schleyer-to-lead-biomedical-informatics-at-regenstrief-institute/ Titus Schleyer, DMD, Ph.D., MBA, an internationally respected leader in the rapidly advancing field of health care informatics, has been named to lead the Center for Biomedical Informatics at the Regenstrief Institute. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:55:00 EST http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/schleyer-to-lead-biomedical-informatics-at-regenstrief-institute/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/genome-wide-imaging-study-identifies-new-gene-associated-with-al/ A study combining genetic data with brain imaging, designed to identify genes associated with the amyloid plaque deposits found in Alzheimer’s disease patients, has not only identified the APOE gene -- long associated with development of Alzheimer’s -- but has uncovered an association with a second gene, called BCHE. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:09:00 EST http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/genome-wide-imaging-study-identifies-new-gene-associated-with-al/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/regenstrief-study-informatics-tools-underutilized-in-prevention-/ Advances in electronic medical record systems and health information exchange are shifting efforts in public health toward greater use of information systems to automate disease surveillance, but a study from the Regenstrief Institute has found that these technologies' capabilities are underutilized by those on the front lines of preventing and reporting infections. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:49:00 EST http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/regenstrief-study-informatics-tools-underutilized-in-prevention-/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/research-shows-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-can-increase-risk-of-he/ A syndrome common in women of reproductive age may place them at greater risk for hardening of the arteries, which predisposes them to heart attack and stroke, according to research published Feb. 15 in the American Journal of Physiology, Endocrinology and Metabolism. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:41:00 EST http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/research-shows-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-can-increase-risk-of-he/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/on-sound-medicine-african-childbirth-mortality-brain-surgery-and/ The award-winning “Sound Medicine” announces its program for Feb. 17, featuring several segments on brain surgery breakthroughs, adherence devices and early puberty in boys. Please check local listings for broadcast dates, times and stations. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:56:00 EST http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/on-sound-medicine-african-childbirth-mortality-brain-surgery-and/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/on-sound-medicine-changes-for-medicare-fecal-transplants-and-stu/ The award-winning “Sound Medicine” announces its program for Feb. 10, featuring a doc chat on the potential impact of health care law on the states, a look at how some of Detroit’s homeless are getting critical medical care, and how our responses to stress today will affect our health in 10 years. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:11:00 EST http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/on-sound-medicine-changes-for-medicare-fecal-transplants-and-stu/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/fish-oil-may-protect-dialysis-patients-from-sudden-cardiac-death/ Medical literature long has touted the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for the heart. But until now, researchers have not studied the potential benefit for people on hemodialysis, who are among the highest-risk patients for sudden cardiac death. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:11:00 EST http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/fish-oil-may-protect-dialysis-patients-from-sudden-cardiac-death/ http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/healthy-women-needed-for-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-study1/ The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking healthy women ages 18 to 40 for a research study to better understand polycystic ovary syndrome. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:29:00 EST http://communications.medicine.iu.edu/newsroom/stories/2013/healthy-women-needed-for-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-study1/