The Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to introduce some of the department’s newest members, most of whom joined us between July and October 2025 (start dates in parentheses). The group below have joined the Division of Hospital Medicine. We are happy to welcome them to the department. Ala Abdallah, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor (7/1/25) […]
Before scientists could safely engineer viruses for treatment, researchers in the 1940s and ’50s injected unaltered wild-type viruses into critically ill patients. “It was like the Wild West,” said John Smestad, MD, PhD, third-year Hematology & Medical Oncology fellow. “Doctors would come back with a sample of a virus from a patient who got ill […]
Although the turkey, rolls, stuffing, and potatoes form the core of most people’s Thanksgiving meals, many families make changes to those staples or skip them altogether. I am always interested in how families adapt and make holidays their own. Maybe it is some secret ingredient your grandma added to the yams or a card game […]
Area clinicians got their fix of evidence-based updates during the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism’s annual continuing education conference last week. Presenters shared the latest research, technology, and patient care practices in diabetes and obesity management while overlooking the University of Iowa’s west campus from the fourth floor of the Levitt Center. Healthcare professionals socialized […]
Below are those named to this month’s Internal Medicine Honor Roll—an employee recognition program where team members (providers, staff, etc.) can recognize other team members who are doing great things. We are pleased to recognize their contributions! Nominate someone today! Kris Greiner, Academic/Scientific Writer/Editor Internal Medicine Anonymous nomination Kris has supported me numerous times […]
Article: Integrated approaches to reduce alcohol use in people with liver disease: a scoping review and quantitative analysis Authors: Andrea N Weber, Marcus Osman, Laurel Smeins, Sahil Chawla, Mary M Thomas, Stephan Arndt, Nicholas L Bormann Journal: Alcohol and Alcoholism, Volume 60, Issue 6, November 2025 Abstract: Aims: Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) and alcohol use […]
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight management, but recent advancements in GLP-1 based medications offer a new treatment opportunity for patients with obesity and related conditions. UI Weight Management clinicians and members of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism Leon Jons, MD, and Amanda Pitts, ARNP, DNP, are helping to lead a new effort […]
A big part of the recruitment pitch is clear. At Iowa, candidates interested in subspecialty training past residency can find growing cohorts, expanded accreditations, and a menu of opportunities for multidisciplinary training tailored to their career goals. The numbers don’t lie: UI Health Care Internal Medicine’s Fellowship Programs have grown more robust, with expansion still […]
Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis, and Comparison to Chronic Rheumatic and Inflammatory Diseases Authors: Aleksander Lenert, Jenna Thomason, Melanie H Smith, Helena Abodeely, Sandy D Hong, Courtney E Kremer, Petar S Lenert, T Shawn Sato, Sandra Hansmann, Melissa Oliver, Yongdong Dan Zhao, Jonathan Templin, Mary Vaughan-Sarrazin, Robyn Domsic, Daniel H Solomon, Polly J Ferguson Journal: J Rheumatol. 2025 […]
For nearly 150 years, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has helped organize and standardize medical education in this country. That longevity gives them a unique vantage point to track and report on trends. One trend they have been watching is the growing number of women becoming physicians. Just 6 years ago the number […]