News Tips from UI Health Care

News clips compiled on November 19

Infection Prevention
Aebry Caughron of Waterloo, born 15 weeks early weighing 1 lb. 8 oz (670 grams), went home weeks before her due date aided in part by never developing a central line-associated blood stream infection. She will come for a clinic visit today (Nov. 19) at 11 a.m. The NICU has gone more than 365 days without a central line infection.

Kid Captain
Chloe Dardis, 14, of Carroll, Iowa, will serve as the honorary Kid Captain for the Hawkeyes’ game on Saturday with Minnesota. Despite her challenges, Chloe maintains a positive attitude and is an enthusiastic Hawkeye fan.

Thanksgiving Nutrition
Dietary specialists at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics can provide guidance on how to serve a healthy Thanksgiving feast.

Pancreatic Cancer
Specialists with Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at The University of Iowa are studying new approaches to treating pancreatic cancer. November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Diabetes Study
University of Iowa Health Care researchers are enrolling volunteers age 18 or older with type 2 diabetes mellitus in four possible research studies to evaluate a once weekly investigational injected diabetes drug for diabetes control.

If you are interested in pursuing any of the topics listed above, or any other subject, please contat me:

Tom Moore

Media Coordinator

319-356-3945

Fax: 319-384-7099
e-mail: thomas-moore@uiowa.edu

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