Article: Toll-like receptor 4 and myeloid differentiation factor 88 are required for gastric bypass-induced metabolic effects Authors: Marwa Abu El Haija, Yuanchao Ye, Yi Chu, Hussein Herz, Benjamin Linden, Shailesh K Shahi, Kasra Zarei, Ashutosh K Mangalam, Steven J Mcelroy, Mohamad Mokadem Journal: Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2021 Dec;17(12):1996-2006 Abstract: Background: Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) […]
Ten years ago, the ambulatory clinics at Iowa River Landing in Coralville opened their doors. We established a major footprint off-campus, increasing patient convenience and volume, and expanded the services we could offer. Now that we are bumping our heads against the ceiling of IRL, we have turned our sights toward North Liberty and an […]
Affecting nearly 100,000 U.S. patients per year, infections in medical implants are a high-risk and costly problem. David Stoltz, MD, PhD, professor in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Occupational Medicine, and a team of multidisciplinary researchers received a $150,000 pilot grant from the Research Development Office within the University of Iowa Office of the Vice President […]
Internal Medicine’s Virtual Grand Rounds presentation for Thursday, February 10 will be: CPC: MPNST in NF1 – A Rare Cancer with Brain Metastasis 12:00-1:00pm Thursday, February 10, 2022 Joshua Denk, MD, Second Year Resident, Internal Medicine Eyas Alzayadneh, MD, Second Year Resident, Pathology Varun Monga, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Blood […]
Article: Neutrophil-derived extracellular vesicles modulate the phenotype of naïve human neutrophils Authors: Maya F Amjadi, Benjamin S Avner, Mallary C Greenlee-Wacker, Alexander R Horswill, William M Nauseef Journal: J Leukoc Biol. 2021 Nov;110(5):917-925. Abstract: Neutrophils (PMN) regulate inflammation in many ways, including communication with other immune cells via extracellular vesicles (EVs). EVs released by human […]
Although residency is an intense period of heavy clinical responsibilities, every nationally certified program must also provide opportunities for trainees to get a taste for academic medical research. At Iowa, research is not an afterthought to be wedged in or a box to be checked. From their intern year, residents are encouraged to begin thinking […]
It is my sad duty to share news with you of the recent passing of Dr. Tom O’Dorisio, whom I remember most vividly from the wonderful keynote remarks he delivered at a CCOM commencement ceremony some years ago. His partner in many things, M. Sue O’Dorisio, MD, PhD, tells us that he died peacefully near their […]
Internal Medicine’s Virtual Grand Rounds presentation for Thursday, February 3 will be: The CDC Guideline for Opioids for Chronic Pain at 6 years: A review, and what’s new (Part I) 12:00-1:00pm Thursday, February 3, 2022 Anureet Walia, MBBS, Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesia, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry Anthony C. Miller, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry Click […]
Ryan Boudreau, PhD; Anil Chauhan, MTech, PhD; and Isabella Grumbach, MD, PhD, have claimed half of the slots in this year’s class of the University of Iowa Health Care Distinguished Scholars Program (DSP). Each will receive a three-year, $600,000 grant sponsored by the institution to support the expansion of their research program. The DSP aims […]