Clinicians develop model to calculate patient risk for NAFLD decompensation
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common liver diseases worldwide and is associated with conditions such as obesity and metabolic syndrome,…
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Hospitalists reflect on our response to COVID-19
We reached out to Andrew Bryant, MD; Jeydith Gutierrez Perez, MD; and Bradley Manning, MD, to offer their perspective on what they witnessed during the…
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Clinical trials in cancer at Iowa barely lose a step
Last week, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) released a special report titled “A Guide to Cancer Care Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” It…
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A day in the life . . .
Models are by their nature subject to constant revision. Two weeks ago, we believed we would now be in the peak of demand on University…
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Evaluating “virtual visit” effectiveness
Working on the front line of COVID-19 treatment, health care workers are at increased risk for contracting the virus. And providers treating the head and…
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Unusual case offers educational opportunity
After this preliminary year in internal medicine, Evelyn Qin, MD, MPH, is headed into her physical medicine and rehabilitation residency, and she will carry with…
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Colorectal cancer gets attention on a few levels
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined. But, 60% of…
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You Make a Difference in Internal Medicine
The University of Iowa Health Care Making a Difference program is designed to recognize individuals who have performed in an exemplary manner, consistent with the…
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Garje aims at GU cancers on multiple fronts
Genitourinary (GU) cancers, including prostate cancer, are the most common among men, and Rohan Garje, MBBS, clinical assistant professor in the Division of Hematology, Oncology,…
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Fears over health care affordability driving life decisions
With the Affordable Care Act and even Medicare facing potential large legislative and regulatory changes, turning 65 years old no longer marks a financial-relief finish…
