Focus on thyroid cancer
A look at the risk factors, symptoms, treatments, and treatment side effects of thyroid cancer, the most common cancer of the glands.
Volunteers awarded for program
'Memories Videos,' sponsored by Volunteer Services, wins Extraordinary Program Award from The American Society of Directors of Volunteer Services.
Bracing trial for scoliosis
A multi-center study led by UI orthopaedic researcher Stuart Weinstein, MD, aims to find out if bracing is effective in treating adolescent scoliosis.
Head Lice
Head lice can spread whenever there is direct contact of the head or hair with an infested individual or through the sharing of personal articles like hats, towels, brushes, helmets, hair ties, etc.
Blood cancer awareness
September is Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Awareness Month - a month set aside to build awareness of blood cancer.
Prostate Awareness Month
September focuses on the three most common prostate conditions: benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer, and prostatitis.
Light the Night Walk
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is a sponsor of the local Light the Night Walk, an event to build awareness and raise funds to find a cure for blood cancers.
Pain Control
While chronic pain is defined as pain that persists beyond three months, it is difficult to define it solely on the basis of time.
Environmental Services
The job of keeping UI Hospitals and Clinics running means more than having a top notch medical staff. It takes 321people to assure the facility is clean every day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year.
Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell anemia is caused by a genetic change in one of two proteins, called the beta chain, that form the hemoglobin molecule.
Five-a-Day Diet
The campaign calls attention to the need for us to eat fruits vegetables and remain active for overall well being.
Cholesterol Studies
There are 14 studies on-going studies. Interested people can call 384-5046 or 800-887-6917 to find out more.
