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IU School of Medicine receives $200K grant to fund state-of-the-art arthroscopy simulator
September 20, 2017The IU School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery received a $200,000 grant to fund a new state-of-the-art training tool, allowing faculty, fellows and residents to establish proficiency in surgical technique in a low-risk environment.
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Hoosier Healers: How IU School of Medicine trains physicians for disaster-based care
September 11, 2017Emergency medicine residents at IU School of Medicine are trained by exceptional faculty physicians to provide quality care under any given circumstance. Located in the heart of Indianapolis, residents receive unparalleled clinical exposure on the Indiana University Medical Center Campus.
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IU researchers identify promising treatment option for people suffering from aggression after traumatic brain injury
September 11, 2017A drug originally developed in the 1960s as an antiviral medication is showing promise as a treatment option for people who suffer from increased feelings of aggression following traumatic brain injury, Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have reported.
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Many ICU survivors depressed: IU study finds young people, African Americans at highest risk
September 7, 2017The first study to examine antidepressant use and depressive symptoms after an ICU stay, has found that even if prescribed antidepressants, a significant percentageabout a thirdhad symptoms of depression at the time of their initial visit to a clinic specially designed for ICU survivors.
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Tom Hurley named associate dean for research, graduate studies
September 6, 2017IU School of Medicine will enhance its graduate and postdoctoral training programs with the appointment of a new associate dean for research and graduate studies, Tom Hurley, PhD, a top biochemistry researcher and experienced mentor who also earned his PhD at the school.
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Biochemistry investigator and physician-scientist appointed to key leadership roles for IU School of Medicine, IU Precision Health Grand Challenge
August 21, 2017Michael A. Weiss, MD, PhD, MBA, has been chosen to fill a dual role of chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and director of chemical biology and biotherapeutics for the Indiana University Precision Health Initiative.
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Precision medicine opens the door to scientific wellness preventive approaches to suicide
August 15, 2017Researchers have developed a more precise way of diagnosing suicide risk, by developing blood tests that work in everybody, as well as more personalized blood tests for different subtypes of suicidality that they have newly identified, and for different psychiatric high-risk groups.
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Markham appointed section director of pediatric cardiology
August 9, 2017Dr. Markham brings specific expertise in pediatric and adult congenital clinical cardiology, including complex care delivery and transition of care.
