July 2009

Automated External Defibrillator Use
The devices themselves are actually very easy to use. They take about three steps and there are voice prompts in all of the devices directing somebody who has never used it.

Kid Captain
UI Children's Hospital and the Iowa Hawkeyes partner to honor current and former pediatric patients.

Glaucoma Research Grant
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of irreversible blindness in the United States and the leading cause among African-Americas.

Heart Risk Assessment
If you are a smoker or have a family history of heart disease, an assessment is recommended.

Schizophrenia Research Receives Grant
The causes of schizophrenia are still unknown, but genetic factors seem to be a determining factor.

How Does Pregnancy Affects Legs and Feet
Researchers study whether the knee joint has more motion in women who have been pregnant, compared to women who have not been pregnant.

Summer Blood Donations
It is estimated that every two seconds, someone needs blood. One donation can help save the lives of as many as three people.