Indiana University School of Medicine News

Indiana University Scientist Works to Detach Protein that HIV Uses as Protective Shield

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:53:00 EST

One of the frustrations for scientists working on HIV/AIDS treatments has been the human immunodeficiency virus’ ability to evade the body’s immune system. Now an Indiana University researcher has discovered a compound that could help put the immune system back in the hunt.

Drug Companies to Disclose Physician Payments — This Week on Sound Medicine

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:44:00 EST

Drug companies commonly pay doctors to research and represent their wares. This week on Sound Medicine, IU health policy expert Aaron Carroll, M.D., discusses an upcoming law requiring companies to disclose these payments.

Moe Named Kleit Professor in Nephrology

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:16:00 EST

Sharon M. Moe, M.D., professor of medicine and director of the Division of Nephrology at the Indiana University School of Medicine, will become the first Stuart A. Kleit Professor in Nephrology at the IU School of Medicine, pending approval by the board of trustees.

Avian Flu Research Suspended – This Week on Sound Medicine

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:52:00 EST

Can research studies reveal too much? This week on Sound Medicine, IU bioethicist Eric Meslin, Ph.D., discusses bird flu research efforts that were suspended on bioethical grounds.

Nearly 700 Women Donate to Indy’s Super Cure Breast Tissue Collection Event

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:16:00 EST

Nearly 700 women, 46 percent of whom represented minority populations, selflessly donated healthy breast tissue during Indy’s Super Cure Jan. 28 and 29 at the IU Simon Cancer Center.

A Model for Treating Uninsured Patients -- This Week on Sound Medicine

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:12:00 EST

This week on Sound Medicine, reporter Scott Goldberg visits a health clinic in Baltimore that’s found a unique model for serving uninsured patients.

IU Study: Socioeconomic Status More Influential Than Race in Determination of Child Abuse

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:20:00 EST

An Indiana University School of Medicine study has determined that a patient’s socioeconomic status has more influence than race on physician diagnosis of whether a child’s injury was accidental or caused by abuse.

Han to Direct Breast Surgery Program at IU Simon Cancer Center

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:43:00 EST

Linda K. Han, M.D., has been named professor of clinical surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine and director of the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center Breast Surgical Oncology program.

Prognosis for the Affordable Care Act -- This Week on Sound Medicine

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:44:00 EST

This week on Sound Medicine, Indiana University health policy specialist Aaron Carroll, M.D., discusses possible outcomes for the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act.

Indy’s Super Cure Breast Tissue Event is Jan. 28 & 29 at IU Simon Cancer Center

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:26:00 EST

Before two NFL football teams descend on Indianapolis for Super Bowl LXVI, two other teams will be in the Circle City to help defeat breast cancer.

Cervical Cancer-Free Indiana receives funding again from GlaxoSmithKline

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:50:00 EST

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals has renewed its commitment to Cervical Cancer-Free Indiana (CCFIN) with a $200,000 gift following an unrestricted gift of $150,000 in 2010 that launched the initiative.

IU School Of Medicine Joins Forces with Michelle Obama to Aid Veterans and Their Families

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:57:00 EST

The Indiana University School of Medicine is uniting with first lady Michelle Obama's Joining Forces initiative in committing to train physicians to meet the unique health care needs of veterans and their families, including treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.

Nursing Home Scorecards Are Misleading -- This Week on Sound Medicine

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:03:00 EST

This week on Sound Medicine, Indiana University geriatrician and Regenstrief Institute researcher Arif Nazir, M.D., will explain why nursing home evaluations often are unreliable measures of quality.

Uterus Transplants, Possibilities and Problems -- This Week on Sound Medicine

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:14:00 EST

This week on Sound Medicine, Indiana University cancer physician Giuseppe Del Priore, M.D., M.P.H., discusses the benefits and medical problems involved in transplanting a uterus. Dr. Del Priore also will join IU bioethicist Eric Meslin, Ph.D., to mull the ethical questions inherent to this unusual major surgery.

Making Personal Health Records More Usable

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:35:00 EST

Although personal health records are now securely accessible online to a large and growing number of individuals, little research has been conducted on opinions about their ease of use.

Health Care Reform and Diversity, Theme of IU Medical School Diversity Week

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:28:00 EST

“Changes in the Health Care System: Health Care Reform and its Impact on Diverse Communities” is the theme of the 10th Annual Diversity Week Jan. 17 to 20 at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Body Donors and Medical Education, This Week on Sound Medicine

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:05:00 EST

This week on Sound Medicine, the show replays November’s Spirit and Place panel discussion, "From Gross Anatomy to Compassionate Care," featuring Indiana University Northwest anatomy Professor Ernie Talarico, Ph.D.

Lingua Franca Critical for Electronic Medical Records and Health Information Exchange

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:19:00 EST

A universal method of identifying medical test results and other clinical measurements is essential for health information exchange, which requires a common terminology to ensure that medical data can be recorded, transferred and ultimately used when and where the patient needs it.

Religious Faith and Peace of Mind, This Week on Sound Medicine

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:05:00 EST

This week on Sound Medicine, psychologist and researcher David Rosmarin will discuss his studies concluding that individuals with a positive religious faith suffer less anxiety and fear for the future. Also this week, a reprise of our series on the book, Healers.

Scientist Who Developed Prozac Receives International Honor

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:07:00 EST

David T. Wong, Ph.D., is one of two neuroscientists to share the prestigious Prince Mahidol Award in Medicine at the Dec. 14 presentation in Bangkok, Thailand. Wong is an adjunct professor emeritus of neurobiology in the Department of Psychiatry at the Indiana University School of Medicine and a retired researcher at Eli Lilly and Company.