What a patient with multiple sclerosis eats could help reduce fatigue and improve quality of life, but more studies are needed to see how much impact a diet can have, according to a University of Iowa-led research team. The researchers encourage patients to talk with their providers before making significant dietary changes.
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New research from the University of Iowa finds that blocking an enzyme that lowers localized acidity in the brain reduces cocaine withdrawal symptoms and drug-seeking behavior in mice. The research led by UI professor of psychiatry John Wemmie, MD, PhD, suggests that the enzyme, carbonic anhydrase 4 (CA4), might represent a new therapeutic target for addiction and relapse.
The Dare to Discover campaign showcases researchers, scholars, and creators from across the University of Iowa. The campaign is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research.
After review by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine was awarded Joint Accreditation with Commendation for a term of six years as a provider of interprofessional continuing education for health care teams. This is the first time the college has received this designation, and it is the only continuing medical education provider in Iowa to do so.
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine’s ophthalmology residency program was ranked No. 2 in the nation in Ophthalmology Times’ 2022 Best Program Survey.
Researchers with UI Health Care are part of that effort as they continue to track the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and the long-term impact of infection among U.S. health care workers through the new study called PREVENT II.
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine will host a commencement ceremony for the Physician Assistant Program Class of 2022 at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022. The event will be held in the Main Ballroom of the Iowa Memorial Union located at 125 N. Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52245.
Since 1973, cardiologist Donald Brown, MD, has worked tirelessly to change medicine and change lives in the Hawkeye State. Now, Dr. Brown is giving back to a profession that has given him so much.