Robinson investigates how care models influence incretin therapy outcomes
Incretin-based therapies, such as GLP-1s and GIPs, have transformed treatment for people with Type II Diabetes (T2D) and obesity. In turn, many clinicians have harnessed…
Patient Care
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Weber, Osman on bridging liver disease treatment and addiction care
When a patient’s alcohol use contributes to liver injury, the clinical response may appear straightforward: advise abstinence to prevent further damage. However, in hepatology and…
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“Exit interview”: A Q&A with Kevin Doerschug, MD
Earlier this month, it was announced that after more than 20 years as medical director of University of Iowa Health Care’s Medical Intensive Care Unit…
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Arnold named Director of Emergency Response Team
UI Health Care’s supportive culture drew Nicholas Arnold, MD, back to Iowa after completing fellowship training elsewhere—a return that ultimately positioned him for hospital leadership….
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Fleege recognized with dual career development awards
When asked how she balances work as both a clinician and researcher, Nicole Fleege, MD, doesn’t hesitate: her patients always come first. Now, two prestigious…
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Providers named Top 10% for patient experience
Internal Medicine placed 96 clinicians on the list of Patient’s Choice Award recipients for their excellence in patient care in Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1,…
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Barber named MICU Medical Director
The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at UI Health Care has thrived under the steady leadership of Kevin C. Doerschug, MD, MS, who has served…
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GLP-1 pilot program receives 97% patient approval rating at half-year mark
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…
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Lung transplant program attains top national ranking in one-year patient survival
As waiting lists for lung transplants grow, so does the demand for robust and trustworthy transplant programs in the United States. Since opening in 2007,…
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Taiwo links metabolic liver disease to type 1 diabetes
The relationship between diabetes and the cardiovascular system has been extensively studied, but far less is known about how type 1 diabetes (T1D) affects the…
