February 2007

Cardiac Stem Cell Study
UI Hospitals and Clinics is one of the first medical centers in the country to investigate if patients' stem cells can be used to treat a severe form of coronary artery disease.

Depression Study
Researchers are looking for participant who became ill prior to age 30, because this is a study of recurrent, early-onset depression.

Atrial Fibrillation
It is disorganized electrical activity in the top chamber of the heart or atria.

William Lynch, MD

Defibrillator Study
An international study, led by a UI Heart and Vascular Center cardiologist, could have implications for patients with heart conditions.

Women's Heart day

Bronchitis Research
Adult smokers between the ages of 18 and 55 who have been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis are invited to participate.

Child Magazine
University of Iowa Children's Hospital was ranked 20th in Child magazine's Best Hospital rankings.