May 2009

Oncology Nursing Month
Caring for patients diagnosed with cancer is one of the most rewarding jobs you can imagine having.

Hypertension Study of the Eye
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is elevated pressure in the fluid-filled spaces around the brain and spinal chord of unknown cause.

National Stroke Month
A stroke is a disturbance in the blood supply to the brain.

National Emergency Medical Services Week
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics sees about 1,000 patients on any given week.

Consistent Medical Imaging
With more advanced imaging techniques, there's the possibility for variation in technique If it's not done in a consistent way, the images cannot be interpreted in a reliable fashion.

Crohn's Disease in Children
Crohn's can be misdiagnosed as another illness, particularly if the child is having symptoms that are not necessarily in the intestine.

Male Contraceptive
A newly discovered genetic abnormality may be the key for researchers to develop a male contraceptive.

Emergency Medicine Service for Children
Children are different from adults and the Emergency Treatment Center is setup to provide critical medical care to children.

Abboud Wins Kober Medal
Abboud received the 2009 George M. Kober Medal from the Association of American Physicians. The award is dedicated to recognizing leaders in internal medicine.

Irritable Bowel
IBS is a common gastrointestinal problem that affects up to 15 to 20 percent in the U.S.

Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Study
Volunteers needed to help determine whether an investigational medication that reduces inflammation can help prevent heart attacks or strokes.

Vitamin D and Children
There was a growing concern that 200 IUs was not enough for infants and children.