A study released last month commissioned by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) revealed that the United States is likely to face a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036. In addition, this report also projected that the percentage of Americans 65 and older will increase by 34.1 percent, and those 75 and […]
In recognition of its tradition of exemplary scholarly activity, the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine (CCOM) held its annual Celebration of Excellence in Research, Scholarship, Teaching, and Service on Monday, adding eight faculty with appointments in the Department of Internal Medicine across its Wall of Scholarship, naming Impact Scholars, and presenting […]
In late April, the Iowa Board of Regents announced the six winners for their annual Faculty Excellence Awards, reserved for faculty members who have demonstrated “extraordinary contributions and [a] sustained record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.” Jack Stapleton, MD, professor in Internal Medicine—Infectious Diseases (ID) and professor of Microbiology and Immunology was one […]
The following is a message from Clinical Associate Professor of General Internal Medicine Jeydith Gutierrez, MD, MPH; Clinical Associate Professor of General Internal Medicine and Psychiatry Andrea Weber, MD; and Clinical Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Antonio Sanchez; MD. Alcohol consumption can have serious health effects, yet this is often under-discussed. April is Alcohol Awareness […]
Article: Impact of Insulin Sensitivity and β-Cell Function Over Time on Glycemic Outcomes in the Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Diabetes: A Comparative Effectiveness Study (GRADE): Differential Treatment Effects of Dual Therapy Authors: Kristina M Utzschneider, Naji Younes, Nicole M Butera, Ashok Balasubramanyam, Richard M Bergenstal, Joshua Barzilay, Cyrus DeSouza, Ralph A DeFronzo, Tom Elasy, Jonathan […]
The William R. Wilson Award The 2023-24 William R. Wilson Award goes to Greta Becker and Anna Clemens. These two have shown exceptional accomplishment in their clinical work in Internal Medicine. The Wilson Award was created in 1982 to honor the memory of an Internal Medicine faculty member who exemplified the finest in teaching, clinical […]
In spring 2023, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Neuroscience and Pharmacology, Frank Faraci, PhD, and Professor of Neurology and Radiology at Harvard Medical School, Eng Lo, PhD, sat down with Editor-in-Chief of the American Heart Association (AHA) Journal Circulation Research, Jane E. Freedman, MD, to discuss a possible new compendium for the journal. Now, a […]
Patient Safety Awareness Week was held from April 15 to 19, 2024 at University of Iowa Health Care, focusing on the positive work being done in the area of quality assurance and patient safety. On Tuesday, April 16, the annual Quality and Safety Symposium was held, including a keynote speaker, lectures and discussions, and a […]
Article: Predictors of Hospital-related Outcomes of COVID-19 Infection in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Early Pandemic Phase: A Nationwide Inpatient Database Survey Authors: Khadija Naseem, Abdullah Sohail, Vu Quang Nguyen, Ahmad Khan, Gregory Cooper, Bret Lashner, Jeffry Katz, Fabio Cominelli, Miguel Regueiro, Emad Mansoor Journal: Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2023 Sep 19:izad200 Abstract: Background: […]
The department, the college, and the rest of University of Iowa Health Care have seen extraordinary changes in a relatively short period of time. Whether it was leadership turnover, expansion downtown and into North Liberty, or the squeeze of labor shortages and inflation, it can be dizzying to compare our current moment with how far […]