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New O-Arm Imaging Technology Beneficial to Spine Patients
Apr. 7, 2009
With the addition of the O-Arm, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview recently became Minnesota's first hospital with new, three-dimensional imaging capabilities inside the operating room (OR) for spine surgeries.
Circle of Excellence
Apr. 30, 2007
A Message from University of Minnesota Physicians Chairman Leo Furcht, MD
Excellence in our clinical practice is a goal of University of Minnesota Physicians, central to our mission.
In an academic medicine setting, this means not only striving for the best in patient care, but also translating research breakthroughs into innovative treatments with the potential to improve health care throughout the community and even worldwide.
U of M Medical School Receives Award for Outstanding Family Medicine Program
Apr. 27, 2007
The University of Minnesota Medical School has been awarded an Achievement Award from the American Academy of Family Physicians and recognized as one of the top 10 medical schools in the nation for training physicians interested in family medicine.
National Recognition for Nursing at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Apr. 25, 2007
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview and University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview are now among the few hospitals in the nation that have achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. The medical center and children’s hospital received news of their selection by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
U of M Professor Receives Gold Medal Award 2007
Apr. 24, 2007
University of Minnesota Medical School professor Eli Coleman received the Gold Medal Award 2007 at the XVIII World Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health. He was presented with the award during the opening ceremony of the conference, which took place in Sydney, Australia April 15 to 19, 2007.
U of M's Ask the Experts Series Offers Information on Cancer Risk Reduction
Apr. 11, 2007
Strategies for reducing cancer risk and how cancer screening can make a difference will be the topics for the spring Cancer U: Ask the Experts series, jointly sponsored by the University of Minnesota Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Physicians, and University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. This free community education series is an opportunity to talk with University cancer doctors, researchers, nurses, and counselors about cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and research.
U of M Hosts Community Education Series about Cancer
Apr. 4, 2007
University of Minnesota Physicians, along with the University of Minnesota Cancer Center, is offering a free community education series called Cancer U: Ask the Experts. The purpose of these events is to provide public access to information about cancer straight from the experts who treat the disease.
U of M Awarded $22.5 Million NIH Contract to Study Avian Influenza
Apr. 2, 2007
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), today named the University of Minnesota as one of six sites across the country that will establish a Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance.
U of M Study Identifies Factors Associated with Successful Weight Loss in Teens
Mar. 27, 2007
Participating in moderate to vigorous physical activity and limiting time in front of the television are some of the keys to successful weight loss in teens, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Research published in a recent issue of Obesity identified common factors among teens, ages 16 to 18, who successfully lost weight.
University of Minnesota Physicians Smiley's Clinic Shows off its New Space
Mar. 26, 2007
On Wednesday, April 11, University of Minnesota Physicians' Smiley's Clinic is inviting neighbors to a grand opening celebration, commemorating the relocation of the clinic.
University of Minnesota Cancer Center Names New Director
Mar. 20, 2007
Douglas Yee, M.D., a University of Minnesota medical oncologist who is known nationally for his work in breast cancer research, has been named director of the University's Cancer Center.
Ad Campaign Highlights New Thinking in Children's Specialties
Mar. 12, 2007
University of Minnesota Children's Hopital, Fairview recently launched its latest adverstising campaign, "New Thinking," aimed at promoting the benefits of academic medicine. The first television commercial aired during the Academy Awards on KSTP-TV Channel 5, February 25.
UMPhysicians Participates in Conference on Childhood Cancer Survivorship
Mar. 9, 2007
On Saturday April 14, the University of Minnesota Campus will be the site of a free educational event centered around childhood cancer survivorship.
This conference will focus on fertility and relationship issues for those who have been treated for cancer at an early age. Professionals and families will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research and best approaches for survivorship and wellness.
U of M Develops Vaccine that Protects Against Virus that Causes Mental Retardation
Feb. 21, 2007
University of Minnesota pediatrics researchers have developed an experimental vaccine that protects the offspring of guinea pigs infected with cytomegalovirus (CMV). As a result of this promising research in animals, the researchers are looking into setting up clinical trials to test a vaccine in people.
Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center to Put the Focus on the Patient
Feb. 20, 2007
A partnership between University of Minnesota Physicians and Fairview, a new multi-specialty facility in Maple Grove is scheduled to open in July 2007.
More than just a new location, this health care campus represents an entirely new care model that is highly responsive to the needs of the patient. At Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center, patients will have access to both primary and specialty care for children and adults.
Awareness Is the First Step to Better Heart Health in Women
Feb. 14, 2007
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in women. By preparing themselves with the facts, women can significantly reduce their risks and improve their heart health.
Anne Taylor, M.D., a cardiologist at UMPhysicians, discusses heart disease and its risks to women.
U of M Doctors Uncover Treatment for Advanced ALD Patients
Feb. 13, 2007
Continuing with more than a decade of research, doctors at the University of Minnesota have discovered a treatment to help patients with advanced cases of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare disorder affecting the nerves.
U of M Finds Cell in Adult Heart with Embryonic Stem Cell Capability
Jan. 18, 2007
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found a cell type in adult rat heart tissue that can make all types of cardiac cells. This offers the hope that in the future, these cells could be harvested, expanded in the lab, and possibly delivered as a treatment after a heart attack to repair damaged heart muscle, or used to grow a new blood vessel for use in bypass surgery.
U of M Adult Stem Cell Research Shows Promise for Transplant Therapies
Jan. 16, 2007
University of Minnesota stem cell researchers, together with collaborators at Stanford University, have successfully used adult stem cells to replace the immune system and bone marrow of mice, offering the promise of new therapies for people in the future.
Fairview to Build New Home for World-Class Academic Children's Medicine
Jan. 10, 2007
Fairview Health Services today announced plans to break ground on a $175 million addition to its Riverside campus in Minneapolis, creating a new, freestanding home for University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview. The facility replaces University of Minnesota Children's Hospital's 'hospital within a hospital' configuration.
Top Doctors Survey Recognizes University of Minnesota Physicians
Jan. 9, 2007
Mpls. St. Paul Magazine's eleventh annual Top Doctors survey honored over 50 specialists from University of Minnesota Physicians, represented in 39 different specialties.
U of M Study Shows Making Fast Food a Family Dinner Limits Access to Healthy Foods and Increases Risk of Obesity
Jan. 8, 2007
Families whose meals frequently consist of fast food are more likely to have unhealthy eating habits, poor access to healthy foods at home, and a higher risk for obesity, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
U of M Researchers Find Mutation That May Increase Risk of Breast Cancer
Dec. 29, 2006
University of Minnesota cancer researchers have discovered that an inherited mutation in a DNA replication gene may increase breast cancer risk.
U of M Researchers Report Carcinogens from Cigarette Smoke Found in Toenails
Dec. 28, 2006
University of Minnesota cancer researchers have shown for the first time that a chemical derived from a cancer-causing agent in tobacco products can be found in the toenails of smokers as well as nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke. The sensitive testing methods we developed in thise project are expected to be useful in studies about the role of chronic tobacco smoke exposure in human cancer.
U of M Study Shows Heavy Smokers are Not Safer with Fewer Cigarettes
Dec. 13, 2006
University of Minnesota tobacco researchers have found that heavy smokers who reduce their number of daily cigarettes still take in two to three times more total toxins per cigarette than light smokers. The study, published in the December issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, cites compensatory smoking as the chief reason for the increased exposure despite decreased cigarette use.
U of M Study Finds Children with Leukemia are Living Longer
Dec. 12, 2006
More than 90 percent of children and young adults who survive five years or longer after diagnosis and treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are alive 20 years later and leading productive lives, according to a University of Minnesota study. These are the main findings of the first comprehensive study to analyze 20 years of follow-up on survivors who were diagnosed and treated for AML as children and young adults.
U of M Department of Emergency Medicine Receives $1M Grant from NIH
Dec. 8, 2006
The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School has been awarded a $1 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health, to serve as a hub site for the Neurological Emergency Treatment Trials (NETT) Network.
U of M Helps People Take Charge of Their Health
Dec. 6, 2006
The University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality & Healing has created a free-of-charge, interactive Web site that provides tools and resources to help consumers make informed health care choices. The site, Taking Charge of Your Health, educates consumers on integrating conventional care with therapies that address their emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
U of M Researchers Link Early Brain Development to Adult-Onset Neurogenerative Disease
Nov. 16, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota's Institute for Human Genetics have shown for the first time that the severity of an adult neurodegenerative disease is tied to how well the brain developed shortly after birth. The researchers used a mouse model for spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (SCA 1), a fatal neurodegenerative disease that is associated with the loss of coordination that affects activities such as walking, speaking and swallowing.
UMPhysicians Website Judged Among the Best
Nov. 15, 2006
University of Minnesota Physicians announced that its website has been honored with an eHealthcare Leadership Silver Award for “Best Site Design.”
University of Minnesota BMT program celebrates Bangalore partnership
Nov. 9, 2006
The internationally recognized blood and marrow transplantation (BMT) program at the University of Minnesota has an additional address – Manipal Hospital in Bangalore, India. This research and clinical care partnership with Manipal is the first of its kind for the University’s physician practice plan, University of Minnesota Physicians.
U of M Receives $1.5 Million to Research Stem Cell Treatments for Heart Disease
Nov. 9, 2006
The University of Minnesota is one of five institutions across the country chosen to receive $1.5 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research stem cell treatments for heart disease.
Childhood cancer survivors treated with radiation face increased risk of tumors later in life
Nov. 1, 2006
University of Minnesota cancer researchers found that children who received radiation treatment for cancer face an increased risk for brain and spinal column tumors later in life.
U of M Researchers Turn Cord Blood into Lung Cells
Nov. 1, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have, for the first time, coaxed umbilical cord blood stem cells to differentiate into a type of lung cell. This discovery is an important step toward developing a treatment for various lung diseases.
Cervical Cancer: A New Vaccine and a Brighter Future
Oct. 24, 2006
Cervical cancer, the second most common cancer in women, is virtually always caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Each year in the U.S., 6.2 million people become infected with HPV, making it the most common sexually transmitted infection.
Levi Downs, Jr., M.D., a specialist in gynecologic oncology at UMPhysicians, discusses a new approach to combat HPV.
U of M Identifies Cell Line that Is Resistant to Retroviruses, Including HIV
Oct. 17, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have identified a protein that enables viruses such as HIV to infect cells and spread through the body. This discovery gives drug developers a target to discover new types of drugs to stop the virus from spreading.
U of M Earns $7.9 Million NIH Grant to Expand Neuroscience Imaging Research
Oct. 16, 2006
The University of Minnesota's Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR) was one of four institutions in the country to receive a NIH Blueprint Grant for Neuroscience Research. The $7.9 million award (approximately $1.5 million each year for five years) will be used to open up the CMRR's imaging technology to more neuroscience researchers across departments in the University. CMRR's application received the highest score of the 40 institutions that applied for the grant.
Lung Cancer Seminar Concludes Free Community Education Series
Oct. 5, 2006
As part of a free three-part series to educate the public about cancer, specialists from University of Minnesota Physicians will be presenting a program called Lung Cancer: Advances in Research and Treatment.
U of M Study Identifies Gene Mutation that Could Cause Hyperactivity in Mice
Oct. 2, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have used a gene identification system known as Sleeping Beauty to identify a gene mutation that triggers hyperactivity and, in the process, successfully reproduced the genetic mutation on a larger scale.
Free Community Education Series Continues with Second Program: Women and Cancer
Sep. 25, 2006
As part of a free three-part series to educate the public about cancer, specialists from University of Minnesota Physicians will be presenting a program called Women and Cancer: Advances in Research and Treatment.
U of M Cardiologist Jay Cohn Honored with HFSA Lifetime Achievement Award
Sep. 22, 2006
Jay N. Cohn, M.D., professor in the Division of Cardiology and director of the Rasmussen Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at the University of Minnesota Medical School, is the recipient of the Heart Failure Society of America's first annual Lifetime Achievement Award. Cohn is internationally known for his contributions to the understanding of cardiovascular disease and for his leadership in designing and carrying out clinical trials to examine new treatments for heart failure.
Prostate Cancer Seminar Leads off Free Community Education Series
Sep. 15, 2006
As part of a free three-part series to educate the public about cancer, specialists from University of Minnesota Physicians will be presenting a program called Prostate Cancer: Advances in Research and Treatment.
UMPhysicians Participates in a Free Community Education Series about Cancer
Sep. 14, 2006
University of Minnesota Physicians, along with the University of Minnesota Cancer Center, is offering a free community education series called Cancer U: Ask the Experts. The purpose of these events is to provide public access to information about cancer straight from the experts who treat the disease.
Minnesota and Michigan Researchers Discover New Insights for Antibiotic Drug Development
Sep. 11, 2006
University of Minnesota and University of Michigan researchers have discovered a new method of developing antibiotics, an important step in fighting the growing number of drug-resistant infections. The researchers describe an approach that is more efficient-and environmentally friendly-in developing new antibiotics, those needed to kill the increasing number of infections resistant to multiple drugs.
U of M Study Shows Insulin Resistance in Early Teens May Predict Diabetes and Heart Disease for Adults
Aug. 21, 2006
The body's decreased response to insulin beginning as early as age 13 may mean increased cardiovascular disease risk by age 19, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School. A study published in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors and type 2 diabetes are related to insulin resistance independent from obesity.
Thirteen New Faculty Enrich Department of Pediatrics
Aug. 21, 2006
"The Department of Pediatrics has had the most successful recruitment year in its history," says John Schreiber, the Ruben-Bentson Chair and Head of the Department of Pediatrics. These new recruits will enhance the department's overall expertise and specifically strengthen the areas of pediatric hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant, diabetes and emergency medicine.
Update: Joint Planning Toward a New Children's Hospital
Aug. 10, 2006
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services, and Allina Hospitals & Clinics, along with the University of Minnesota, are jointly planning toward the development of a new children’s hospital that would consolidate the wealth of research, education and clinical expertise that now resides in separate institutions around our region. The ultimate goal is pediatric care that is second to none.
Research Team Develops First-Ever Genomic Test to Predict Which Lung Cancer Patients Need Chemotherapy to Live
Aug. 9, 2006
Scientists at Duke University Medical Center have developed the first-ever genomic test to predict which patients with early-stage lung cancer will need chemotherapy to live and which patients can avoid the toxic regimen of drugs. Robert Kratzke, M.D., University of Minnesota Cancer Center physician-researcher, collaborated on this study, and will co-chair the related clinical trial.
U of M Uses Robotic Surgery Techniques in Cell Therapy Research for Cardiac Repair
Jul. 31, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota were successful in using robotic surgery to deliver stem cell treatment to damaged heart tissue in laboratory animals. Once more animal studies are completed, the technique could be applied in human clinical trials.
More Honors in More Specialties for the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Jul. 12, 2006
The University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview ranked among the top hospitals in the country in 11 specialties, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” edition. That means the medical center was ranked among the nation's top 50 hospitals in all of the specialties determined largely by hard data.
U of M Develops Genetic Model for Leukemia Affecting Infants
Jul. 7, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Cancer Center and Medical School have successfully produced the first mouse model with the rare gene of a frequently fatal form of blood cancer that most often strikes children from infancy to one year of age.
U of M Researchers Discover Compounds to Shrink Tumors
Jul. 5, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed novel anti-cancer drugs to treat solid tumors. These "small molecules" belong to a class of pharmaceutical agents called anti-angiogenics. The new compounds are a refined form of drugs that effectively reduce blood flow to the tumor, thereby inhibiting tumor growth.
U of M Performs 10,000th Organ Transplant
Jun. 29, 2006
Abhi Humar, M.D., professor in the department of surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical School, performed a liver transplant on a 28-year-old man. This surgery marked the 10,000th organ transplant at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview.
U of M Study Examines Kidney Stone Prevention in Astronauts
Jun. 27, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have identified a way for astronauts to reduce their risk of developing kidney stones while in space. At least 14 American crew members have developed kidney stones in the last 5 years, and as missions become longer, the number is likely to grow. While astronauts have exercised in space to attempt to combat bone loss, the lack of gravity makes it difficult to achieve enough resistance to maintain their pre-flight fitness levels.
U of M Research Links Coffee to Lower Diabetes Risk
Jun. 26, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health have found drinking decaffeinated coffee may lower a person's risk for type 2 diabetes. The study, being published in the June 26, 2006 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, shows postmenopausal women who daily consume more than six cups of coffee, particularly decaffeinated, have a 33 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than women who do not drink coffee.
U of M Medical School Names New Surgery Leader
Jun. 5, 2006
The University of Minnesota Medical School has named Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., FACS, head of the Department of Surgery. An accomplished surgeon and researcher, he comes to Minnesota from the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he served as professor of surgery and chief of gastrointestinal surgery. He will arrive at the University in August.
U of M Researchers Study Twins to Determine Genetic Risk for Developing Kidney Stones
May. 31, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found that genetics plays a strong role in determining a person's risk for developing certain types of kidney stones. While researchers already have observed that kidney stones run in families, this is the first study to show a specific correlation between certain types of kidney stones and genetics.
Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic: Life-Long Health Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors
May. 31, 2006
Survivors of childhood and young adult cancer have health care needs that differ from the general population. Understanding and addressing these differences is critical for the long-term well being of these patients.
The Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic at Masonic Cancer Clinic is dedicated to providing a lifetime of care to patients who have been treated for cancer at an early age. The specialists who make up this multidisciplinary team are attuned to the unique challenges faced by childhood cancer survivors, bringing together all the resources it takes to meet these needs.
U of M Study Finds Health Education Helps Smokers Quit
May. 30, 2006
The first clinical trial to focus on light smokers shows that African Americans are motivated to quit more by completing health education than by using nicotine gum. These results highlight the positive impact that directed health education and advice-oriented counseling has on helping African American light smokers quit.
U of M Researchers Find Immune-Activating Cells in Intestines
May. 23, 2006
University of Minnesota researchers have found a group of cells in the intestinal system of mice that are proven to turn on T-cells, cells that help fight infection. This breakthrough discovery may lead to future treatments for intestinal disorders like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
U of M Physicians Makes Medical Milestone with Total Marrow Irradiation for BMT
May. 22, 2006
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview marked a medical milestone recently when it performed the world's first head-to-foot, total marrow irradiation (TMI) using TomoTherapyTM technology. Using TomoTherapy, physicians now are able to direct radiation precisely to the bone marrow, sparing critical organs and reducing the incidence of side effects. And because radiation is directed to the marrow, patients may be able to receive higher doses of radiation.
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services and Allina Begin Joint Planning Toward a New Children's Hospital
May. 16, 2006
Board leaders of Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services and its University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, and Allina Hospitals & Clinics said today that they have asked their organizations’ CEOs to begin working toward the development of a new world-class children’s hospital that would be affiliated with the University of Minnesota.
U of M Researchers Find Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Urine of Infants Whose Parents Smoke
May. 15, 2006
A University of Minnesota Cancer Center study shows that infants inhale the cancer-causing chemicals found in secondhand smoke, providing further evidence that parents should not smoke around their children.
U of M Professor Appointed to Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee
May. 2, 2006
The National Academies' Research Council and the Institute of Medicine today announced the formation of the Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee and its members. John Wagner, M.D., University of Minnesota professor of pediatrics, was one of 14 named to the committee, charged with monitoring and reviewing the ethical, legal, and policy issues related to human embryonic stem cell research.
U of M Dermatologists Offer Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Apr. 19, 2006
The University of Minnesota Department of Dermatology will offer free skin cancer screenings May 1, 2006, at the Dermatologic Surgery and Laser Center as part of Melanoma Monday, an event designed to raise awareness of skin cancer and encourage regular skin examinations.
U of M Researchers Find Gene Connected to Lupus
Apr. 17, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have identified a variant of a gene that is present in most people with lupus, a complex and chronic autoimmune disease. While it has been suspected that lupus has genetic elements because it runs in families, this is the first time research has shown such a strong link between the presence of a particular gene variant and a lupus diagnosis. This discovery may lead to more individualized treatments for the disease.
Neurological Research to Improve Patient Care
Apr. 13, 2006
For many years, treatment options for epilepsy and movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and dystonia, have been limited to drug therapies, which often decrease in effectiveness and can cause significant side effects.
Led by Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD, the UMPhysicians team at the Movement Disorders and Epilepsy Surgery Center pioneers surgical intervention and novel therapies for these conditions.
U of M Center for Spirituality and Healing Launches Innovative Health Web Site
Mar. 21, 2006
The University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality & Healing has teamed up with Twin Cities Public Television to create My Health Planner on The New Medicine web site - an online resource offered free of charge that helps users set up and follow individualized health plans.
Esophageal Atresia Diagnosis, Need for Better Options Lead NY Families to UMPhysicians Specialist
Mar. 20, 2006
Recently, three New York families who had never met found themselves with one thing in common: their babies had been diagnosed with a congenital defect called esophageal atresia.
All three families found John Foker, M.D., through different means, but they have all since reached the same conclusion: the pioneer pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon from University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview, changed their babies’ lives in a way no one else could. He gave them hope and, more importantly, he gave them results.
U of M Researchers Make a Key Discovery in Battling Alzheimer's Disease
Mar. 15, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School and the Minneapolis VA Medical Center have for the first time identified a substance in the brain that is proven to cause memory loss. This laboratory breakthrough may lead to targeted drug development to defeat Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
U of M Joins Nationwide Discussion on Health Care
Mar. 14, 2006
The University of Minnesota is one of 22 sites nationwide hosting a public discussion titled "What is Your Health Worth? A National Conversation on Health Care." This free event is open to the public and will be held on Wednesday, March 22 from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the University of Minnesota, Moos Tower, Room 5-125.
U of M Researchers Identify How T-Cells Fight Off Infection
Mar. 3, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have identified key insights into how different types of infection-fighting T-cells survive and co-exist within the body's immune system. T-cells, or lymphocytes, are the body's natural defense mechanism against infection, directly attacking foreign bodies such as bacteria and viruses. This new research suggests that having a wide variety of each specific T-cell in smaller quantities leads to optimal survival and activity of these infection-fighting cells.
Rasmussen Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Featured on KARE 11 News
Feb. 28, 2006
A University of Minnesota Physicians service that takes a novel approach to preventing cardiovascular disease was featured in a recent story produced by the KARE 11 news team. Located at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, the Rasmussen Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention was created to anticipate and manage heart and artery disease, focusing on screening healthy individuals who may have risk factors.
UMPhysicians Participates in Conference on Long-Term Follow-Up Care
Feb. 27, 2006
On Saturday April 8, the University of Minnesota Campus will be the site of a free educational event centered around childhood cancer survivorship.
This conference will focus on the special life-long health and wellness needs of those who have been treated for cancer at an early age. Professionals and families will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research and best approaches for survivorship and wellness.
Survey of Top Doctors for Women Cites University of Minnesota Physicians
Feb. 23, 2006
A recent survey conducted by Minnesota Monthly Magazine asked 5,500 area physicians to name the doctors that they would select to treat their own female family members, friends, or loved ones. Those who consistently placed among the leading vote-getters were designated as "Top Doctors." The results recognized 10 specialists from University of Minnesota Physicians, represented in 8 different specialties.
64-Slice CT Scanner Offers Faster, More Precise Exams
Feb. 22, 2006
The University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview has added a powerful tool to give physicians the information they need to detect and diagnose disease. The new 64-Slice Scanner from Siemens delivers a complete visualization of an anatomical area with a momentary scan of the patient. While maximizing convenience and comfort for the patient, this system provides physicians with the data they need to proceed with treatment.
Experience Medical School on a Mini Scale
Feb. 21, 2006
Have you always wanted to go to medical school but didn't have the time, money, or passion for organic chemistry? Are you interested in learning more about health research, science, and patient care? Then Mini Medical School may be for you! This five-week course — taught by an interprofessional team of leading faculty members at the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center (AHC) — is offered twice a year. Since 1999, there have been more than 3,000 Mini Medical School "graduates."
U of M Reaches Milestone in Diabetes Research
Feb. 20, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota's Diabetes Institute for Immunology and Transplantation have successfully reversed diabetes in monkeys using transplanted islet cells from pigs. Islet transplants seek to address an unmet medical need in people with type 1 and possibly type 2 diabetes who suffer frequent acute and severe chronic complications.
U of M Researchers Identify New Cord Blood Stem Cell
Feb. 13, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School have discovered a new population of cells in human umbilical cord blood that have properties of primitive stem cells. This discovery suggests potential treatment for regenerating nerve tissue after stroke.
U of M Researchers Develop a Way to Visualize Brain Activity
Feb. 9, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School and the Brain Sciences Center at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center have discovered a new way to assess how brain networks act together. This discovery is expected to allow researchers to better evaluate the brain function of people with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
U of M Clinic Helps Adoptive Families
Feb. 7, 2006
"The University of Minnesota has become a pioneer in the developing field of adoptive medicine. It's home to the International Adoption Clinic, the first facility of its kind in the country. The clinic helps adoptive parents with their children's physical and mental health challenges." – Minnesota Public Radio
U of M Tests New Pill to Treat Pathological Gambling
Feb. 1, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have achieved very promising results with a pill to treat pathological gambling. Led by UMPhysicians psychiatrist Dr. Jon Grant, this is the first large study to garner these types of results. The study is published in the February issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry.
New Ad Campaign Highlights the Advantages of Academic Medicine
Jan. 26, 2006
In the coming weeks, you will notice a dynamic advertising campaign airing in the Twin Cities area that features 11 of our physicians, and the advantages of receiving care in an academic setting.
To view the entire campaign, see THISISMORE.ORG
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U of M Cancer Center to Sponsor Science Museum Event
Jan. 23, 2006
"Cancer and the Human Body" is the new Science Museum event designed to help the public understand cancer. The University of Minnesota Cancer Center and the Science Museum of Minnesota jointly sponsor this informal educational event from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, February 18, at the Science Museum, 120 W, Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul.
U of M's First Nurses' Clinic Treats Ailment that Sufferers are Reluctant to Discuss
Jan. 18, 2006
The University of Minnesota School of Nursing now has a continence care clinic for women, offering a wide range of effective, non-surgical treatments. The practice was established in collaboration with University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. According to Jean Wyman, clinic director and director of the Center for Gerontological Nursing, the majority of women with incontinence and other bladder dysfunctions can be helped significantly through individually tailored, simple, non-surgical treatments designed for their particular needs and preferences.
UMPhysicians Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Obesity Surgery
Jan. 16, 2006
The Obesity Surgery Center at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview was recently named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS). The designation by the ASBS, the largest society for this specialty in the world created to advance the art and science of bariatric surgery, recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery.
Top Doctors Survey Recognizes University of Minnesota Physicians
Jan. 9, 2006
A recent survey conducted by Mpls. St. Paul Magazine asked area health care professionals to name the doctors that they would select to treat their loved ones. Those who consistently placed among the leading vote-getters were designated as "Top Doctors." The results honored over 50 specialists from University of Minnesota Physicians, represented in 30 out of the 43 specialties included in the poll.
UMPhysicians Family Clinics Open QUITPLAN Tobacco Cessation Centers
Jan. 6, 2006
University of Minnesota Physicians is pleased to announce two new QUITPLAN Tobacco Cessation Centers, to be located at Smiley’s Family Medicine Clinic and Broadway Family Medicine Clinic in Minneapolis. Free of charge to metro area residents, the QUITPLAN program is the result of a grant partnership between the University of Minnesota and Minnesota Partnership for Action against Tobacco (MPAAT). QUITPLAN services help people learn to quit smoking through a comprehensive and customized plan.
NCI Announces Preferred Method for Treatment of Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Jan. 5, 2006
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, today issued an announcement encouraging post-surgery treatment with anticancer drugs via two methods for women with advanced ovarian cancer. The combined methods, which deliver drugs into a vein and directly into the abdomen, extend overall survival for women with advanced ovarian cancer by about a year. The University of Minnesota participated in the NCI-supported clinical trials that led to this clinical announcement.
Antiviral Drug for Treatment of Mononucleosis May Also Reduce Person-to-Person Spread
Dec. 19, 2005
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found an antiviral drug to be effective in treating infectious mononucleosis. "This research suggests that an antiviral drug can be used to treat mono and that it might limit person-to-person spread, a promising public health benefit for college campuses," said Henry Balfour, M.D., professor of lab medicine and pathology and lead investigator of the study.
U of M to Lead National Childhood Obesity Prevention Program
Dec. 12, 2005
Researchers at the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health will lead Healthy Eating Research, a new Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) research initiative. The program will determine effective changes in policies and environments that can promote healthy eating and prevent obesity among children.
“We applaud RWJF’s leadership in the immediate public health threat of childhood obesity,” said John Finnegan, Jr., dean of the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health. “This research dovetails with the School’s well-established efforts in the area of childhood obesity prevention.”
U of M Study Finds Type of Childhood Cancer and Treatment Relates to Physical Problems Later in Life
Nov. 29, 2005
A University of Minnesota Cancer Center study is the first to show how the prevalence of some physical impairments that childhood-cancer survivors experience as adults relate to the type of cancer they had and the treatment they received. The findings indicate long-term follow up care and physical rehabilitation may be important for more than 20 percent of childhood-cancer survivors. This study of nearly 11,500 childhood-cancer survivors was led by Kirsten Ness, Ph.D., a cancer epidemiologist with the University of Minnesota Cancer Center and Department of Pediatrics.
U of M Study Shows Nicotine Vaccine Has Promise for Helping Smokers Quit
Nov. 28, 2005
A University of Minnesota study indicates that the nicotine vaccine NicVax, which is now being tested in humans, appears safe, well-tolerated, and a potentially effective method for helping smokers kick the habit. The 38-week study included 68 active smokers who were randomly assigned to receive one of three different doses of the vaccine or a placebo. The findings are published in the current issue of the journal Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
University of Minnesota Researchers Link Radiation Therapy to Fracture Risk
Nov. 22, 2005
A University of Minnesota Cancer Center study indicates that older women who receive radiation therapy for treatment of pelvic cancers have an increased risk of hip and other pelvic fractures later in life. Researchers encourage such women to talk with their physicians about their risks and preventive measures, including having their bone density levels checked. Nancy Baxter, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor and researcher at the University of Minnesota Medical School and Cancer Center, led the research team that conducted this study. Their findings along with an editorial about the study will be published in the Nov. 23, 2005 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
U of M Researchers Find Impulse Control Disorders Appear Common among Psychiatric Inpatients
Nov. 7, 2005
Researchers at the University of Minnesota found that impulse disorders, such as gambling, shoplifting, and pyromania, appear common among psychiatric inpatients. Conducted to examine how common these disorders are, the study was led by University of Minnesota Physicians specialist Dr. Jon Grant. The research found that one-third of inpatients had at least one impulse control disorder, but only three had been previously diagnosed, suggesting that these disorders frequently go unrecognized. The results of this study are published in the November issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry.
U of M Study Finds Thalidomide Shows Promise for Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Nov. 3, 2005
Thalidomide, a drug blamed in the 1950s for causing birth defects, is now showing promise as a safe and effective treatment for women with recurrent ovarian cancer, according to a study led by University of Minnesota Cancer Center researcher Levi Downs, Jr., M.D.
The Women’s Heart Clinic Awarded $150,000 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Grant
Nov. 2, 2005
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has awarded a $150,000 grant to the Women’s Heart Clinic in the Cardiovascular Center at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. The study, called Enhancing, Improving and Evaluating Outcomes on Comprehensive Heart Health Care Programs for High Risk Women will focus on populations including women over age 60, racial and ethnic minority women, and women residing in rural communities.
U of M Researchers Use Human Embryonic Stem Cells to Kill Cancer Cells
Oct. 11, 2005
For the first time, stem cell researchers at the University of Minnesota have found a way to create cancer-killing cells from human embryonic stem cells. This breakthrough paves the way for future treatments for various types of cancer.
“This is the first published research to show the ability to make cells from human embryonic stem cells that are able to treat and fight cancer, especially leukemias and lymphomas,” said Dan Kaufman, MD, PhD, lead author of the study and University of Minnesota Physicians specialist. Next, Dr. Kaufman and his team will test whether the human embryonic stem cell-derived cancer killers can target cancer cells in animal models.
Read the complete story on the University's Academic Health Center website.
Breast Cancer Breakthroughs Are a Way of Life with University of Minnesota Physicians
Oct. 1, 2005
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as always, University of Minnesota Physicians is leading the fight against breast cancer. The specialists at our Breast Center are recognized for giving patients access to the latest breakthroughs. Equally important to this pursuit of innovation is the environment of compassionate, comprehensive care that patients find at our clinics.
U of M Researcher Finds Ear Plugs Can Fight Concert Hearing Damage
Sep. 29, 2005
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have determined that concerts damage hearing, and wearing ear plugs can help if people are convinced to wear them. The results of this study were presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery annual meeting yesterday.
Read the complete story on the U of M Medical School's website.
Choose UMPhysicians For Your Health Care Provider During Open Enrollment
Sep. 1, 2005
As a University of Minnesota employee, if you want excellent health care for you and your family with convenient access, select University of Minnesota Physicians as your health care provider during open enrollment.
Center for Prostate Cancer Opens New Space
Sep. 1, 2005
The Center for Prostate Cancer opened its newly renovated clinic on the University campus of University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview.
The new space brings together specialists — medical, radiation and urologic oncologists — and procedure rooms in one place so patients no longer have to visit specialists in multiple locations.
Experience Medical School on a Mini Scale
Aug. 24, 2005
Have you always wanted to go to medical school but didn’t have the time, money, or passion for organic chemistry? Are you interested in learning more about health research, science, and patient care? Then Mini Medical School may be for you! This five-week course — taught by an interprofessional team of leading faculty members at the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center (AHC) — is offered twice a year. Since 1999, there have been more than 3,000 Mini Medical School “graduates.”
Keyhole Surgery Offers Many Patient Benefits
Aug. 22, 2005
Laparoscopic or "keyhole surgery" is changing the perception and the reality of recovering from surgical procedures.
Laparoscopy is sometimes referred to as keyhole surgery because surgeons operate through tiny incisions as compared to traditional, open surgery. For patients, this can mean:
- Less pain
- Less scarring
- Shorter recovery time
Urologic Surgery Welcomes Leading Keyhole Surgeon
Aug. 22, 2005
As Director of Laparoscopy of the Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Clinic, Anup Ramani, M.D., MCh brings a deep level of expertise by offering minimally invasive surgical techniques to patients with urologic conditions.
Dr. Ramani refers to himself as a "keyhole surgeon" specializing in urologic laparoscopic surgery — a minimally invasive procedure that offers benefits over some traditional open surgery.
He is one of few surgeons in Minnesota who performs urological laparoscopic surgeries in the management of prostate, kidney, bladder and adrenal gland tumors.
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U of M Offers Program For Cancer Survivors — Sept. 17, 2005
Aug. 19, 2005
The University of Minnesota Cancer Center invites cancer survivors and their families to a program on living after cancer and dealing with some of the common problems encountered by survivors after treatment. This free program will be held 9-11 a.m. on September 17, 2005.
U Researchers Show That Increasing Sugar Processing in the Liver Can Lower Blood Sugar
Aug. 16, 2005
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have shown that increasing the concentration of a key regulator involved in glucose metabolism can improve the way the liver produces and disposes of the sugar glucose, the primary fuel of the body. Finding ways to increase that concentration could provide a treatment for diabetes and obesity. The research will be published in the Aug. 16 issue of Cell Metabolism.
U of M Researchers Find Anxiety Disorders Can Compromise Success of Alcohol-Dependence Treatment
Aug. 15, 2005
Individuals who have an anxiety disorder when starting treatment for alcohol dependence have a significantly greater risk for relapse to drinking within four months, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota. The study also finds that two of the most common anxiety disorders found among alcoholics-social phobia and panic disorder-are more strongly associated with this relapse than other anxiety disorders.
Researchers ID Genes Involved with Blood Stem Cell Development
Aug. 11, 2005
University of Minnesota researchers have identified for the first time a group of genes that impact the development and function of blood stem cells, a discovery that brings researchers a step closer to harnessing the power of stem cells for disease treatments.
“If we can find a way to coax blood stem cells to self-renew and thus expand in the laboratory, doctors will have more options in treating diseases such as blood disorders, leukemias, and lymphomas,” said Catherine Verfaillie, M.D., director of the University’s Stem Cell Institute.
The research was published in the July issue of the journal of Public Library of Science Biology.
University Researchers Create Human Model for HIV Transmission
Aug. 9, 2005
University of Minnesota researchers have successfully transmitted HIV into human tissues in the laboratory. Several major studies have used monkey models of HIV transmission, but reconstruction of sexual transmission has not been achieved previously in human tissues. The new experimental systems and analytical methods serve as a platform to understand fundamental mechanisms involved with HIV transmission.
University of Minnesota Leads Benchmark BMT Study
Aug. 8, 2005
Together with 16 other institutions in the United States, University of Minnesota researchers led the largest study to date in patients with leukemia and related disorders undergoing bone marrow transplantation from unrelated donors.
Light Cigarettes as Harmful as Regular Ones
Jul. 29, 2005
Smoking light or ultra-light cigarettes in hopes of reducing your risk of lung cancer actually does nothing for your health. A new study conducted by the University of Minnesota Cancer Center found that ultra-light and light cigarettes are just as unhealthy as regular smokes.
MR Spectroscopy Helps Identify Cancerous Breast Tumors
Jul. 29, 2005
Measuring the biochemical changes in breast tumors with magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy enables radiologists to more accurately distinguish benign tumors from cancerous ones, according to a study appearing in the August issue of the journal Radiology.
"Adding spectroscopy to breast MR examinations will not only reduce concern over possible missed cancers and unnecessary biopsy procedures, it may also improve the efficiency and quality of patient care," said co-author Sina Meisamy, M.D., a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Minnesota Center for Magnetic Resonance Research.
New Clinic Specializes in Kidney Stone Treatment, Prevention
Jul. 29, 2005
As a complement to the Kidney Stone Clinic on the University campus, urologic surgeon Monoj Monga, M.D. opened a second location in the Riverside Professional Building.
The clinic takes a comprehensive approach to not only treat patients who have stones, but also to help patients prevent recurrence.
“It’s impossible to generalize about the cause of kidney stones; that’s why a metabolic evaluation is important,” Monga says. However, he adds, "many stones can be prevented with adequate dietary measures. To do this, the clinic is the first in the area to have a dietitian on staff."
A Holistic Approach to Prostate Cancer
Jul. 18, 2005
Among American men, prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. Nearly 200,000 men in the United States each year are diagnosed with prostate cancer, nearly 40,000 of whom die from the disease. While the cause of prostate cancer is not known, there is increasing evidence that various dietary and lifestyle factors are involved.
Research has Promise for Future Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
Jul. 15, 2005
University of Minnesota researchers led by Karen Ashe, M.D. have reversed memory loss in mice with Alzheimer's, raising the possibility that the same thing can be done in humans.
A breakthrough that offers hope to the estimated 4 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease.
Jumping DNA Reveals New Insights Into Cancer
Jul. 14, 2005
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Cancer Center and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, have discovered a new method that could accelerate the way cancer-causing genes are found and could lead to a more accurate identification of the genes, according to two studies in the July 14, 2005, issue of Nature.
Building on a Well-Deserved Reputation
Jul. 11, 2005
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview was honored by U.S. News & World Report in 10 medical specialties.
The medical center, the core teaching hospital of the University of Minnesota Medical School, is ranked among the nation’s best earning more national recognition for an even longer list of medical specialties than last year.
Keyhole Surgery Opens New Doors
Jul. 11, 2005
The word “surgery” often evokes images of large scars and a long, painful recovery. That’s changing with laparoscopic surgery. “(The) only thing we (laparoscopic surgeons) do differently is the way we get in,” Dr. Anup Ramani, director of laparoscopy of the University of Minnesota Physicians. “Once we’re in, we do it the same way.”
Fairview On Call Radio Show Features University of Minnesota Physicians
Jun. 29, 2005
Tune in to hear host Dr. Maria Dahl discuss a variety of health care topics with special guests from University of Minnesota Physicians. Fairview On Call Radio Show is live every Sunday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 AM on WCCO AM 830.
First Race-based Heart Pill is Approved
Jun. 27, 2005
A heart drug originally developed by University of Minnesota cardiologist Jay Cohn, M.D. was approved June 23, 2005 by federal regulators as the country’s first race-based medicine. Recent research showing promising results in black patients was led by colleague, Dr. Anne Taylor, M.D., a heart specialist and associate dean of the university medical school.
University Celebrates Research Facility Grand Opening
Jun. 20, 2005
Gov. Tim Pawlenty declared June 14, 2005, Bill and Nadine McGuire Day in Minnesota, as the governor, the McGuire family, and the University community celebrated the grand opening of the McGuire Translational Research Facility. The building will be devoted to translational research, or research that bridges the gap between basic science research and breakthrough therapies.
Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery Launches New Website www.mis.umn.edu
Jun. 9, 2005
Here you'll find information about The Center’s surgical specialty areas and multidisciplinary teams as well as the latest news in minimally invasive techniques. You'll also find it easy to search for a physician or procedure in one of the many specialty areas.
We invite you to explore the website and hope you'll find it helpful in making informed decisions about your care.
Researchers Collaborate Using Magnetic Resonance with Breast Cancer
Jun. 7, 2005
New ways of using magnetic resonance, led by University of Minnesota researchers and physicians, are being marshaled in the fight against breast cancer. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), used in conjunction with magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), yields a wealth of information about breast lesions, leading to more accurate diagnosis and better treatment of breast cancer.
Fairview/UMPhysicians Breaks Ground in Maple Grove
Jun. 3, 2005
Fairview and University of Minnesota Physicians’ commitment to bringing breakthrough health care to Maple Grove and Northwest Hennepin County took a big step forward May 24. This joint project will provide new choices in specialty care along with direct access to the latest medical breakthroughs.
Viagra May Cause Vision Loss
Jun. 2, 2005
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is looking into 42 reports of blindness among men who have used the impotence drugs Viagra and Cialis. This type of blindness was detailed by University of Minnesota researchers and published in the March 2005 issue of the Journal of Neuro-ophthalmology.
Radiation Therapy Center Adds New Technology, Celebrates One Year
Jun. 2, 2005
To better serve cancer patients, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is now available at our Radiation Therapy Center located at Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center. Radiation Oncologist, Xin Wang, M.D., says IMRT targets cancer cells with greater precision and with less harm to healthy cells.
Promising Treatment for Compulsive Gamblers
May. 31, 2005
There is new hope for compulsive gamblers in the form of experimental medications and behavior therapy. At the University of Minnesota's Impulse-Control Disorders Clinic, Dr. S.W. Kim, M.D. has demonstrated a high success rate in treating compulsive gamblers using two new drugs.
Colonoscopy: A Woman's Best Defense Against Colon Cancer
May. 24, 2005
In the first large-scale study involving women, researchers found that colonoscopy is the preferred colon cancer screening method in average-risk women because other screening tools would miss most advanced pre-cancerous polyps.
Surgery Favored for Prostate Cancer
May. 17, 2005
Scandinavian researchers found that men with prostate cancer under the age of 65 are less likely to die over the long run if they have surgery compared to simply monitoring the disease. What’s more, the disease is less likely to spread locally or to distant sites in the body after surgery. Read more about the study in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Women's Health Center Welcomes Cancer Specialist
May. 17, 2005
Women's Health Center has added the expertise of Rahel Ghebre, M.D. Her specialty in gynecologic oncology expands the breadth and depth of our clinical care for women with gynecologic malignancies.
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A New Era for Treating Tumors — Gamma Knife and TomoTherapy
May. 13, 2005
Today’s sophisticated systems for treating cancerous tumors with radiation are now available to patients at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, a division of Fairview.
Together, the TomoTherapy Hi-Art™ System and the Gamma Knife™ delivers the most precise beam of radiotherapy to cancerous tumors while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.
New (But Familiar) Name, Same Great Care
May. 12, 2005
Fairview-University Medical Center becomes University of Minnesota Medical Center, a division of Fairview.
Minimally Invasive Approach to Hyperhidrosis
May. 11, 2005
Dr. Michael Maddaus, co-director of the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery
Dr. Maddaus is one of only a few surgeons in the country performing a minimally invasive operation to treat a condition known as hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating. "Patients see immediate results after surgery, and are absolutely amazed," said Maddaus. "It's a life changing experience for them."
New High-tech Scanner Combines PET, CT for Improved Accuracy
May. 9, 2005
The new PET/CT scanner at University of Minnesota Medical Center, a division of Fairview, combines the latest technology for the most accurate results available. Plus it’s quicker for patients because they only have to sit through one test versus two.
Clinical Sciences Campus Plan
May. 7, 2005
The University of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services, and University of Minnesota Physicians have completed the first phase of planning to revitalize their shared clinical campus.
Premier Training Ground for Innovative Surgical Technology
May. 7, 2005
At University of Minnesota Medical Center, a division of Fairview, multidisciplinary surgical specialists with University of Minnesota Physicians are using the da Vinci Surgical System within their practice. By integrating robotic technology with the surgeon's skill, precise minimally invasive surgery can be performed in a manner never before experienced to enhance healing and promote well-being.
Generators of New Knowledge for the Benefit of Children and their Families
Apr. 5, 2005
Families are a key part of the team at the world-renowned Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Center. Warren Warwick, MD and the Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Center were featured in The New Yorker magazine. The article praised the Center as one of the best places to receive treatment in the country.
Kenneth Koeneman, MD Named Director of New Prostate Cancer Center
Apr. 4, 2005
Dr. Kenneth Koeneman, Urologic Surgical Oncologist, has pursued a lifelong commitment to cancer. At The Prostate Cancer Center patients are cared for by a team of gifted physicians and researchers at the top of their field.
Targeting Tumors with TomoTherapy
Mar. 18, 2005
Fairview-University cancer patients face fewer side effects with new, safer treatment.
Robotic-Assisted, Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Surgery Benefits Patients
Mar. 7, 2005
Patients recover faster and return to normal activities sooner with robotic-assisted prostatectomies.
Gamma Knife® Technology Is Here
Mar. 7, 2005
Gamma Knife treatment uses a new radiation tool known worldwide for its precise, powerful treatment of brain tumors.