U of M researchers have effectively treated muscular dystrophy in mice using human stem cells. Rita Perlingeiro, Medical School, and John Wagner, Medical School, Stem Cell Institute, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, talk about what this means for future treatment in humans.
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The U of M and Fairview plan on building a $1 million outpatient clinic. Peter Bitterman, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, and Russell Luepker, School of Public Health and Masonic Cancer Center, discuss details of the new clinic.
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Women who got seed radiation as part of their breast cancer treatment were more likely to have an infection or breast pain. Todd Tuttle, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the advantages of Brachytherapy.
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The genomics revolution, has given researchers an array of tools to extract information from once-living tissue. Edward Kaplan, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about the information that could be found in hospitals, research institutes, museums and private labs.
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Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a bill that would have allowed the sale of larger fireworks in Minnesota. Matthew Putnam, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about many reasons why people get injured when using fireworks.
Read on Twin Cities Daily Planet
Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States, and more than 1,100 people die from it each day. Bob Wilson, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about a new device that quickly detects heart blockages.
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Join community leaders, medical professionals and wine lovers for a celebration to support children's health research, education, and care at University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital at WineFest No. 17-A Toast to Children's Health, May 11 and 12, 2012.
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On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about the huge variations in prices for treatment at U.S. hospitals.
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A lack of support following traumatic life events such as relationship problems, the loss of a loved one, abuse and sexual assault can trigger eating disorders. Jerica Berge, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the findings of her study.
Read on US News & World Report
An early intervention program aims to help patients understand and live with mental illness after their first episode. Michael O'Sullivan and Rabindra Tambyraja, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talk about the different aspects of the preventative program.
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On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about the mysterious world of migraines and why women are more than three-times more likely to suffer from migraines than men.
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Minnesota dialysis centers as a group ranked seventh best in the country in 2010. Thomas Nevins, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about why Minnesota has a low average mortality rate for patients with kidney disease.
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aIt's spring allergy season, and we're hearing more and more sneezing everywhere. Holly Boyer, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses many reasons why sneezes feel good on WCCO's Good Question segment.
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The genomics revolution, has given researchers an array of tools to extract information from once-living tissue. Edward Kaplan, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about the information that could be found in hospitals, research institutes, museums and private labs.
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Medical School officials and clinic administrators throughout Minnesota say it will be difficult to retain young doctors without continued government support. Aaron Friedman, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses many reasons why state funding would keep doctors in Minnesota.
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On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the changes to the Medical College Admission Test that prospective students are required to take.
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In March, Alvin Carter became the first patient in Minnesota to receive a portable artificial heart that won't keep him tethered to a hospital. Peter Eckman, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about who will receive artificial hearts in the future.
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A recent study implies that overweight women have great odds of having children with autism and children with developmental delays. Michael Georgieff, Medical School and University of Minnesota, discusses how this research relates to his research on fetal brains.
Read on Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A study shows that Americans who receive a kidney from someone who is not a relative fall under certain demographics. Arthur Matas, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses possible explanations to the research findings.
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Area doctors work to bridge cultural suspicion of medical care, particularly life-saving transplants. Mohamed Hassan, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses works to bridge a gap between Minnesota's East African community and the medical community.
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On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about correlations between obesity and cancer, as well as a connection between depression and sleep disorders.
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It is a phenomenon that doctors don't fully understand: More girls beginning puberty at a younger age. Bradley Miller, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses some of the potential reasons why girls are maturing earlier.
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After entering remission for leukemia, a Brooklyn Park girl is hoping her bone marrow transplant will help. Troy Lund, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains that donor bone marrow cells can help recreate the immune system, which occurs several days after chemotherapy.
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A young boy from Rockford is doing well after undergoing a kidney transplant. Srinath Chinnakotla, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about how the surgery at Amplatz Children's Hospital went.
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On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the new medical developments for this upcoming baseball season.
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Patients from racial and ethnic minorities are half as likely to receive recommended excision of melanoma in situ than white patients. Maria Hordinsky, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains that the ethnic disparity findings "completely shocking."
Read on Medscape
Former vice president Richard Cheney is doing very well after his recent heart transplant. Ranjit John, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about how advances in ventricular-assist devices helped Cheney stay alive while he waited for the transplant.
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Two new studies published this week say taking aspirin daily can significantly reduce the risk of cancer and prevent tumors from spreading. Barbara Bowers, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about the findings of her research.
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Jason Russell, the creater of the viral video Kony 2012, was diagnosed with brief reactive psychosis. Charles Schulz, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains that brief reactive psychosis may go away quickly but seeking treatment is the best course.
Read on International Business Times
University of Minnesota officials presented a plan to finance the long-discussed Ambulatory Care Center without the state's help. Bobbi Daniels, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the importance of the new facility.
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A recent study suggests a cancer diagnosis coupled with clinical trial participation can have psychological effects on patients. William Robiner, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses how the stress alleviates as the trial progresses.
Read on EmpowHER
New research supports the belief that the power of exercise can complement traditional interventions for depression and anxiety. William Roberts, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses how exercise is underutilized in medicine for all kinds of prevention.
Read on Seattle Times
Amplatz Children's Hosptial will be conducting the first ever cord blood transplant soon. John Wagner, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center, Stem Cell Institute and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains the transfer could cure the patients leukemia.
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The National Institutes of Health, more than half of adults ages 60 and over have trouble sleeping. William Roberts, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains he has seen exercise help a large number of my older patients who've had sleep issues.
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On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the medical roots of the Iditarod, an annual sled dog race in Alaska.
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Jakub Tolar, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center, Stem Cell Institute and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains that the U of M has the only program in the world that's using bone marrow and cord blood stem cells to treat EB, a terrible skin disease.
Read on 16 WNDU
John Ohlfest, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center, Stem Cell Institute and University of Minnesota Physicians, and Chris Moertel, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discuss an upcoming neuro-oncology symposium and current research here at the U of M.
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A new study found people who took prescription strength sleep aids were nearly four times more likely to die earlier, or get cancer. Michael Howell, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains that the study will reinforce that these meds need to be prescribed with caution.
On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses a new study, which confirms that standard tests like colonoscopies and removal of precancerous polyps can be effective in reducing colon cancer deaths.
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The Association of American Medical Colleges approved changes last week to the Medical College Admittance Test. Kathleen Watson, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the reasons why the changes to the test needed to be made.
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Scheduling sex is something some couples do and others refuse to do. Eli Coleman, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about how scheduling and prioritizing sex can revitalize a romance once the initial excitement has worn off.
Read on UK Daily Mail
The Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Center was one of the clinics to test Kalydeco, which could help treat certain types of the disease. Jordan Dunitz, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses how important the drug is and the effectiveness of it.
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After more than a decade of delayed plans, the University of Minnesota is still committed to building a new Ambulatory Care Clinic. The U of M Medical School, the University of Minnesota Physicians and Fairview will partner to help fund a new site.
Read on MN Daily
Can staring at a digital screen all day damage your eyesight? Joseph Terry, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains that screens aren't a problem but when we stare at them we don't blink as frequently, causing our eyes to dry out more.
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A first-of-its-kind study is underway to test the impact of stem cells on restoring the heart's muscle function. Ganesh Raveendran, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains that the trial is designed for heart failure patients with no option for treatment.
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A U of M clinical trial is underway, researching ways to slow/stop the onset of Type-1 Diabetes. Antoinette Moran, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about how a team of researchers will be searching for more participants at the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes.
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A major study shows that colon screening can cut death rate from colorectal cancer by 53 percent. David Rothenberger, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains that this changes how doctors look at earlier research.
Read on Star Tribune, New York Times, TIME, Huffington Post, Washington Post and Boston Globe
On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses a new study that a common antibiotic is no more effective in treating sinus infections than placebos.
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Countless children are habitual nail-biters, hair-twisters, thumb-suckers or nose-pickers. Andy Barnes, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about reasons children pick these habits up and different techniques to help put an end to them.
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A jury found a 36-year-old Plankinton man guilty on eight counts of child sex abuse. Rich Kaplan, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, testified in the case and explains that physical evidence doesn't prove one way or another.
Read on The Daily Republic
Between 4 and 5 million women in the US have peripheral artery disease but few are diagnosed and fewer receive adequate treatment. Alan Hirsch, Medical School, School of Public Health and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses raising awareness about the disease.
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On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about how the vital organ works and whether there's any truth to the idea that a person can die of a broken heart.
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Strokes are normally a condition associated with the elderly, but they can happen to in children - even the unborn. Andy Grande, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses research that could potentially help babies that suffered an in-utero stroke.
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Routine screening at primary care clinics led large increases in diagnoses of brain-function impairments such as dementia in older veterans. J. Riley McCarten, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the results of his study.
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Birth control plays a central role in keeping women healthy. Carrie Ann Terrell, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about prescribing birth control for many conditions other than contraception.
Read on MinnPost
A Minnesota mother is pushing all parents to vaccinate their kids after a case of whooping cough put her baby in intensive care. Mark Schleiss, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about how vaccine refusal has led to a lot of severe illnesses in children.
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A new survey shows one in ten doctors say in the last year they'd told a patient something that wasn't true. Steven Miles, Center for Bioethics, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains that doctors have a duty to disclose the truth to patients.
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The U of M Medical School decided to combine four clusters within the finance department in an effort to cut costs. Mark Paller, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about how the school constantly looks for ways to increase efficiency.
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Susan G. Komen Foundation has recently decided not to support embryonic stem cell research. Dan Kaufman, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center, Stem Cell Institute and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses how his research with these cells have killed cancerous tumors in rats.
Read on Huffington Post
Psychiatrists say seasonal affective disorder affects thousands of people each winter. Charles Schulz, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains the different aspects of the disorder.
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A recent court ruling states that there must get consent to store blood samples from newborn screening could hinder biomedical research. Mark Schleiss, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, uses many of these blood samples to test for newborn infections.
Read on Nature
About 5 percent of Americans suffer from compulsive shopping. Jon Grant, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains the addiction is not about the acquisition of the item itself, it's about the experience of acquiring it.
Read on Chicago Tribune
The sex life of older adults is getting new attention in the face of some staggering statistics. Eli Coleman, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains that longer lives and more divorces may be leading older people to have more sex partners than in the past.
Read on ABC News
A baby was born with nothing covering his heart or his abdominal organs. James St. Louis, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains that these are extremely rare conditions but the baby is getting healthier and growing normally.
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On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about how Americans use of the Internet for medical issues is changing.
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Right now in Minnesota there are eight children waiting for hearts at Minnesota transplant centers. Rebecca Ameduri, University of Minnesota Physicians, explains why patients stay in the hospital until a donor heart is found.
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Discontinuation of steroid use after a kidney transplant can help prevent serious side effects and does not jeopardize the survival of the transplant. Arthur Matas, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains that long-term steroid use may not be necessary anymore.
Read on Medical Xpress and MedPage Today
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) will on Friday decide if it will proceed with its hearing about the conduct of Dr Wouter Basson. Steven Miles, Center for Bioethics, Medical School and University Physicians, has been a key expert in the trial.
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On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses how the brain ages and the links between healthy living and memory retention.
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The U of M Medical Center, Fairview, announced Wednesday a recently completed chain of kidney transplants. Ty Dunn, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains kidney chains involving Fairview have resulted in 18 people receiving transplants.
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Minnesota researchers set up special work stations at a Minneapolis business to assess the health benefits of standing rather than sitting at a desk. Steven Stovitz, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the things researchers are testing for.
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One-third of all adults in the state either have diabetes or are pre-diabetic. Elizabeth Seaquist, Medical School, Schulze Diabetes Institute and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the scope of the disease, it's impact, and the most promising research.
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The cure for diabetes could come from cells from pigs being raised in germ-free pens. Bernhard Hering, Medical School, Schulze Diabetes Institute and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about how pig cells have worked by reversing diabetes in other animals.
Read on National Hog Farmer
In a live discussion with MPR's Lorna Benson, Lisa Chow, Medical School and University of Minnesota, talks about obesity and other factors that are related to type 2 diabetes.
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On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the toll diabetes is taking on the people in Minnesota.
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Miles Belgrade, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses how the Fairview Pain Management Center (FPMC) works closely with patients in order to fully understand what they are experiencing and how to provide the best treatment possible.
Read on Pain Medicine News
The worldwide diabetes epidemic is taking a huge toll in Minnesota. Elizabeth Seaquist, Medical School, Schulze Diabetes Institute and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses how diabetes can be devastating throughout a patient's life.
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The cure for diabetes could come from cells from pigs. Meri Firpo and Bernhard Hering, Medical School, Schulze Diabetes Institute and University of Minnesota Physicians, discuss the possibility of pancreatic islet cells from pigs being used to produce insulin in humans.
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Difficult gymnastic routines require strong and experienced spotters, and fewer males are available to protect the gymnasts. Suzanne Hecht, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains why men tend to make better spotters.
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Pick eating can often cause problems in a family. Jerica Berge, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses how the picky-eater problem is so common that it's not unusual for families to fix a main meal and for at least one child to eat something different.
Read on Cleveland Plain Dealer
Recent hockey injuries have prompted coaches, parents and players to re-examine the sport's safety. William Roberts, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses different ways serious hockey injuries occur.
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Everyone experiences stress, but a new report suggesting American stress levels are lower than they were in 2007 has many feeling skeptical. Charles Schulz, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about the results of the report.
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Cardiac arrests in marathon and half-marathon runners have become more common during the past decade. William Roberts, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about how people need to pay attention to how they are feeling while exercising.
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On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the recent attention paid over the past decade to reducing medical errors in the outpatient procedures, in hopes to reduce deaths, infections and injuries.
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About 5 percent of Americans suffer from compulsive shopping. Jon Grant, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses ways to help someone you know break his or her shopping addiction.
Read on U.S. News and World Report
Sleep disorder experts are seeing a small but growing number of teens sending text messages on their cellphones while still asleep. Conrad Iber, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains how these messages can cause problems later for the teens.
Read on MLive
Exercise may be the single most effective thing you can do to stay healthy, but many people never hear their doctors mention it. Steven Stovitz, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains how pedometers and other strategies can help people stay active.
Read on Star Tribune
Every year 300 Minnesotans on average suffer spinal cord injuries. Ann Parr, Medical School, Stem Cell Institute and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses how the Stem Cell Institute's research could lead to normally functioning spinal chords, even after an injury.
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Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, joins MPR's Midday segment to answer questions about the latest health and medicine stories in the news.
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The New Year is full of hope, endless possibilities, and inspires us to set health-conscious resolutions with good intentions. Shalamar Sibley, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses how vitamin D will lead to better weight loss.
Read on CMV Live
A group of transgender men and women want New York City to make it easier to change the "M" or "F" on their birth certificates. Walter Bockting, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses how making a permanent gender change is difficult for many.
Read on BBC News
Hurler syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects how chains of sugar molecules are broken down in the body. Paul Orchard, Medical School and University of Minnesota, talks about how the build up of sugar molecules in the body can cause serious damage to the patient.
Read on The Chronicle-Telegram
Starting last year, thousands of the replacement hips have been recalled. Edward Cheng, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains the recall is related to the wear of the device causing some kind of reaction within the environment of the hip joint.
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Many U.S. fertility clinics don't tell egg donors that embryos made from their eggs may end up being used in stem cell research. Steven Miles, Center for Bioethics, Medical School and University Physicians, discusses the idea of disclosing the use of the donated eggs.
Read on FOX News, Reuters and The Atlantic
Sleep-texting is the latest twist on sleepwalking or talking in one's sleep. Conrad Iber, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains it concerns doctors for two reasons. It's yet another way that technology is disrupting needed sleep and it's more public than sleep talking or walking.
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Steven Miles, Center for Bioethics, Medical School and University Physicians, and Michael Osterholm, School of Public Health, discuss the most significant events ("good" or "bad") in their field of expertise in 2011.
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A growing number of medical schools are turning to longitudinal integrated clerkships to promote patient-centered care. Kathleen Brooks, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about the U of M's Rural Physician Associate Program.
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On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about the shortage of prescription drugs, the challenge to the effectiveness of the flu vaccine and other big medical stories of 2011.
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A judge ruled that offering financial incentives to encourage people to donate bone marrow cells is legal. John Wagner, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains this is unlikely to create a "marketplace" like for bone marrow.
Young men's sexual thoughts are nearly equaled by their food drives, according to a new study. Eli Coleman, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains that these three thoughts are fundamental drives toward sustaining life and basic appetitive drives.
Read on Star Tribune, Vancouver Sun and Sacramento Bee
On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the drug thalidomide, which was given to pregnant woman for morning sickness but caused babies to be born with deformed and shortened limbs.
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Jonathan D'Cunha and Naomi Fujioka, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, and Joel McCauley, Medical School, discuss how lung cancer in people who have never smoked has a higher death rate than several other types of cancer.
Read on MN Daily
Scheduling sex is something some couples do and others refuse to do. Eli Coleman, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about how scheduling and prioritizing sex can revitalize a romance once the initial excitement has worn off.
Read on Huffington Post and Yahoo!
Trichotillomania is the hair-pulling disorder, but few people have actually heard of the disorder. Jon Grant, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains that it never seems life-threatening to people, but the people who suffer from it, their quality of life is impaired.
Read on Star Tribune
One of the first patients to receive a kidney transplant as a child has come back to thank the doctor who saved his life 33 years ago. John Najarian, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about his experiences seeing old patients.
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Touching on history, uses and ethics, class on stem cells is offered for the first time this spring. Jeffrey Simon, Masonic Cancer Center, and Dan Kaufman, Medical School, Stem Cell Institute and University of Minnesota Physicians, talk about why this class is important to teach.
Read on MN Daily and National Right to Life
Moms eat more and get less exercise than women without children. Jerica Berge, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about the feeling of not being able to pay attention to your health because of parenting demands.
Read on TIME
Ruth Lindquist, School of Nursing, John Finnegan, School of Public Health, and Peter Bitterman, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, discuss the pros and cons of having a Medical School dean and an AHC vice president.
Read on MN Daily
On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses a study concluding that eating baked fish can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and the new generic form of Lipitor, used to lower high cholesterol.
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Liz Pluhar, College of Veterinary Science, John Ohlfest, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and Stem Cell Institute, and Chris Moertel, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talk about testing vaccine for a deadly form of brain cancer on dogs.
Watch on CBS News
Many parents struggle to sort through varied and often contradictory bits of potty-training advice they receive. Andy Barnes, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, helps cut through the confusion of potty training with both concrete tips and wise advice.
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Until recently, children's temper tantrums had not been considered a legitimate subject for science. Michael Potegal, Medical School and University of Minnesota, explains that his recent study is the most quantitative theory of tantrums that has ever been developed.
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A U of M research team has successfully reversed diabetes by transplanting pig islet cells into diabetic monkeys. Bernhard Hering, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains this is not a cure but has potential for becoming a vital treatment option.
Read on Duluth News Tribune
There is a new DNA test for pregnant women that can detect Down syndrome as early as 10 weeks into the pregnancy with astounding accuracy. Tracy Prosen, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about how this test can help families prepare for the future.
Watch on KARE 11
In October, University Medical Center, Fairview started offering the option of water-births for pregnant women. Ann Forster Page and Karen McMenimen, University of Minnesota Physicians, explain the benefits of water-births for women.
Read on MN Daily and Twin Cities Daily Planet
Ayotte amendment on secret torture overshadows abuse problems with "Army Field Manual." Steven Miles, Center for Bioethics, Medical School and University Physicians, talks about the implications of the Ayotte amendment.
Read on Truth-Out
Updated tenure standards in the Medical School have been pending approval for nearly a year and half. James Carey, Medical School, and Aaron Friedman, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discuss the process for tenure approval.
Read on MN Daily
Michael Jackson's personal doctor received the maximum punishment in the pop singer's death. Steven Miles, Center for Bioethics, Medical School and University Physicians, talks about how it's dangerous when a doctor enters into an exclusive relationship with a patient.
Read on Washington Post, CBS News, BioEdge and Bloomberg Businessweek
An alarming number of Minnesotans are opting-out of vaccinating their kids before sending them to school. Nancy Waller, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains the reasons why people choose to vaccinate their children or not.
Watch on WCCO
When you go to your doctor's office you'll usually get weighed in and you might even have a conversation about weight loss. Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses how effective physicians are at controlling obesity.
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Better, prolonged therapy for smokers helps them kick the habit, even smokers who have no desire to quit. Anne Joseph, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains the findings of this new approach that helps smokers quit.
Read on USA Today, US News & World Report, Star Tribune and Pioneer Press
Sites with objective information comparing quality and cost at physician practices are elusive. Brian Sick, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains the difference between what people typically find in searches and the information patients actually need.
Read on American Medical News
On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the Food and Drug Administration's decision to revoke its recommendation of a prominent cancer drug for use against breast cancer.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder can affect up to 10 percent of people in our part of the world. Scott Crow, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the symptoms and some of the remedies.
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Salmonella hospitalizes 20,000 and kills almost 400 people every year. Ed Greeno, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains how he is attempting to use salmonella to fight cancer.
Read on WNDU
Jakub Tolar, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center, Stem Cell Institute and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains a recent study is the first to show conclusively that fetal cells assist in cardiac tissue repair.
Read on New Scientist and Zee News
Active adults who sustain sports injuries have grown more savvy about seeking care for injuries and rehabilitation to get back on their feet. William Roberts, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about the relationship between exercise and medicine.
Read on Sacramento Bee
In 2010, Morris Beck was diagnosed with left-side heart failure, limiting his physical activity and threatening his life. Peter Eckman, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about LVAD technology and how it can help many dealing with heart problems.
Read on The Daily Republic
Patients with clogged leg arteries are better off exercising than having a doctor place a stent in their legs to improve blood flow. Alan Hirsch, Medical School, School of Public Health and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains how many fitness programs are covered by insurance.
Read on Bloomberg Businessweek, MedPage Today, Internal Medicine News and Med India
A little girl from Peru found lifesaving help in Minnesota just in time. Rebecca Ameduri, University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about how she was immediately hooked up to a Berlin Heart and received a new heart this summer.
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Bumblebees and many other insects often consume different bacteria in order to protect themselves from other infections. Alexander Khoruts, Medical School and University of Minnesota, explains how humans use medical procedures to get the same results against infections.
Read in Discover Magazine
The neti pot, an age-old method of fighting colds, allergies and sinus infections, returns to favor. George Goding, Medical School and University of Minnesota, explains how to use a neti pot to help with colds and sinus infections.
Read on Star Tribune
Researchers investigating the effects of electronic health records on healthcare outcomes. Donald Connelly, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about the findings of his research on electronic health records.
Read in CMIO Magazine
Children usually model the habits that they learn from their parents. Julia Steinberger, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains that the family has to be on board and be supportive of eating healthy or nothing will happen.
Read on Calorie Lab
In a new study, infants who had high levels of hemoglobin proteins in their blood ended up with lower scores on tests. Michael Georgieff, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, gives other explanations for high hemoglobin levels and explains the next step for the research.
Read on Reuters, Yahoo! and International News Network
It can be one of the biggest issues in a marriage: how much sex is enough to keep everyone happy? Eli Coleman, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses this question on WCCO's Good Question.
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On his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses recent studies that show flu shots aren't as effective as we used to think and neither is the PSA screening for prostate cancer.
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Kathleen Watson and David Satin, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discuss the changes the University has made, in recent years, to the admissions process and curriculum to make sure students learn people skills as well as technical aptitude.
Read on MN Daily
The search for a cure, or even a less-complicated treatment, is still on a long road to its goal. Meri Firpo, Medical School, Stem Cell Institute, Schulze Diabetes Institute and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains why stem cell therapies are perfect for diabetes research.
Read on LA Times and The Republic
Doug Yee, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, was mentioned in an editorial discussing the continuing need for cancer research funding and the potential global impact this research could have.
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The U of M will be bringing together brain researchers for the "Brain Science: The Next Frontier" conference, in an effort to move their field forward. Aviva Abosch, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses her current brain research.
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Fairview Health System, University of Minnesota Physicians and Fairview Red Wing have had a close partnership since the 1990s. The organizations have agreed to begin an evaluation to determine whether a more formal relationship between Mayo Clinic Health System and Red Wing is feasible.
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Kids looking to turn their Halloween candy into cold, hard cash have no shortage of opportunities. Angela Fitch, University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the different things kids can get in return for their candy.
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A team of academics published the results of a study comparing the health of parents of young children to non-parents. Jerica Berge, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains the findings of her study.
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More than 30 cancer clinical trials have either been put on hold or face potential delays as a result of a shortage of cancer drugs. Levi Downs, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about the drug shortage problem.
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Minnesota cancer doctors say they're pleased that President Obama has taken steps to address acute drug shortages. Ed Greeno, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the benefits and challenges of Obama's actions.
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A Brooklyn man has pleaded guilty to brokering the sale of black-market organs. Arthur Matas, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses options that would decrease trafficking of organs.
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Halloween came early for young patients at the new University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital. Minnesota Viking Steve Hutchinson hosted a Halloween party for kids and their families.
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Macaran Baird, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, strongly supports collaboration between mental health and medical care. He has worked tirelessly during his career trying to merge the two separate entities.
Hospital programs to lessen the overuse of antibiotics are helping to reduce antibiotic resistance and costs. Susan Kline, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the benefits of hospitals using these programs.
A new study by Alan Hirsch, Medical School, School of Public Health, Lillehei Heart Institute and University of Minnesota Physicians, shows that Minnesota had more than 4,300 amputations caused by leg artery blockages from 2005 to 2008, resulting in $88 million in hospital costs.
Gregory Beilman, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, and Les Drewes, Medical School's Duluth campus, discuss a new technology that may help prolong the lives of victims suffering from massive blood loss or trauma.
Michael Reiff, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, contributed to an article about new guidelines urging parents and doctors to be on the lookout for signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children as young as 4.
During his weekly segment Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, answers questions about cancer screenings, the causes of infectious and chronic diseases, immunizations and more.
Updated guidelines for the diagnosis and management of patients with peripheral artery disease have recently been released. Alan Hirsch, Medical School, School of Public Health, Lillehei Heart Institute and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about the impact of the new guidelines.
Kola Okuyemi, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, administered free, no-strings-attached checkups on blood pressure and cholesterol at Wilson's Image Barbers on West Broadway in North Minneapolis.
Steven Miles, Center for Bioethics, Medical School and University Physicians, discusses his testimony in the case of Dr. Wouter Basson, a South African physician known as "Dr. Death," and the ethics of physicians during wartime.
Deaths of runners during marathons are rare, but they do happen. William Roberts, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains the survival chance of a person who has a heart attack while running in a marathon.
Fitness classes that incorporate the baby and carriage are getting the attention of new moms across the Twin Cities. Jerica Berge, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains how parents can find time during their busy schedules to work out.
Selective thoracic fusion for adolescent scoliosis patients yields long-term stable spinal balance and lumbar curve correction. A. Noelle Larson, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the research and what her team found during the study.
Fecal transplants, have been performed most often and produced the most promising results in patients with "C. diff." Alexander Khoruts, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses his group of doctors publishing guidelines for the procedure.
Edward Greeno, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the upcoming Mini Medical School. Mini Med is a semi-annual program that brings in people from the community and teaches them the latest and greatest U of M medical research.
A clinical trial is identifying the unique fingerprint of breast cancer tumors, in the hopes of creating faster, more effective treatments. Doug Yee, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains more about the cancer research.
A new recommendation from the U.S. Preventative Task Force says not to use a blood test to routinely screen healthy men for prostate cancer. Badrinath Konety, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about physicians reactions to the new recommendation.
Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses how not seeing drug representatives has helped him to focus more on the practice evidence-based prescribing of medication.
Rahel Ghebre, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, talk about a drug that pregnant women took decades ago to prevent pregnancy problems has put their daughters at higher risk for breast cancer and other health problems.
The trial of Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, had been very public. Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the role of specialists and the scope of what doctors are licensed to practice.
A study from two religious universities says some people can change their sexual orientation after undergoing years of a ministry program. Eli Coleman, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains the study and what changes are actually made.
Experts are willing to bet that the weak economy and greater access to gambling are fueling an increase in gambling addiction. Jon Grant, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains what factors have caused this increase in gambling addiction.
One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Badrinath Konety, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about a new treatment being used at the U of M to catch the early signs of prostate cancer.
Being a mom or dad comes with health benefits but a new study points out some sneaky health traps parents can fall into. Jerica Berge, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains these traps and offers tips to avoid them.
Researchers at The U of M say they've developed a screening method that accurately predicts the chances of future cardiovascular disease. Daniel Duprez, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses how this treatment is more effective than ones of the past.
The University of Minnesota is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the opening of the first teaching hospital in the state with the dedication of Mayo Plaza. Bobbi Daniels, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, will present the original plaques.
Elliot Memorial Hospital, now called the Mayo Building is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Aaron Friedman, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about the need for more state support to advance medical education.
Michael Swanson from St. Louis Park has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder with psychotic features. Jonathan Jensen, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about the diagnosis.
Jay Cohn, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, and his researcher team have data to show their new screening tool can predict the warning signs of a heart attack far more accurately than the "Framingham" risk score.
Updated guidelines for the management and treatment for peripheral artery disease have been released. Alan Hirsch, Medical School, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota Physicians and Lillehei Heart Institute, explains the new guidelines.
Richard Kaplan, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, testified in a case involving the death of a Duluth toddler, that suffered a lacerated liver and injuries to his pancreas, small bowel, adrenal gland and kidney as a result of a 30-inch fall.
People who do not conform to their gender roles or cultural expectations do not have a disorder. Eli Coleman, Medical School and University of Minnesota, explains the newly-revised standards of care for transsexual, transgender, and gender conforming people.
Eight people with Type-1 diabetes celebrate a life of being insulin-free following a trial procedure being pioneered by the University of Minnesota. Bernhard Hering, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about this new procedure.
Dr. Wouter Basson, will face the Health Professions Council of South Africa when it resumes its probe into whether Basson acted unethically and unprofessionally during the apartheid-era. Steve Miles, Medical School, Center for Bioethics and University of Minnesota Physicians, testifies in the case.
The U of M won an $11 million grant from the Department of Defense to improve the training of combat medics. Robert Sweet, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains the training will simulate the sights, sounds and smells of the battlefield.
Internal medicine is a broad field with much information for medical students to absorb. Theodore Thompson & Sally Berryman, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explain the importance of learning internal medicine and how it is taught.
Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the change in compensation of primary care providers at Fairview Health Services.
In medical research, the best way to test a new treatment is the randomized controlled trial. Henry Blackburn, School of Public Health and University of Minnesota Physician, discusses clinical trial awareness efforts throughout United States history.
Previously reported in the Star Tribune, Steve Miles, Medical School, Center for Bioethics and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about the HPV vaccine and the claims of Michelle Bachmann.
Scientists offer reward for proof of link between HPV vaccine, mental disability. Steve Miles, Medical School, Center for Bioethics and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the HPV vaccine and the claims of Michelle Bachmann.
Middle-aged men who take steps to improve their heart health may end up improving their sex lives as well. Kevin Billups, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the relationship between heart health and sexual function.
A little boy has a chance at life after the quick action of a medical team at the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital. David Hamlar, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, talks about successfully removing a rare tumor from the infant's mouth.
The ever diligent FDA had Pfizer put a warning on Chantix warning of potential cardiac problems while taking the drug. Jay Cohn, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the FDA imposing new restrictions on the use of certain prescription drugs.
Researchers say some children's television programs may have effects, like short attention spans and learning problems in 4-year-olds. Andrew Barnes, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains how these programs can lead to short-term attention problems.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are making great strides in the treatment of a rare skin disease that is usually fatal. John Wagner, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the disease and new treatment process.
A surgery called gastric bypass is emerging as the preferred operation for overweight people. Henry Buchwald, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses insurance coverage for obesity surgery.
Jamie Feldman, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, shares one of the 10 most common reasons for a lowered libido in women.
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Jon Hallberg, Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians, discusses the commentary and the value of "doing nothing" on his weekly segment.
The private exchange is another version of a post-health reform insurance emerging in the market. Jean Abraham, School of Public Health, gives insight on how people choose their personal health care plan.
Christopher Moertel, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, explains new research about a new brain cancer treatment that could work on humans.
Waddah Al-Refaie, Medical School, Masonic Cancer Center and University of Minnesota Physicians, elaborates on the decreasing amount of participants in cancer clinical trials.
