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University of Colorado School of Medicine developments, breakthroughs and news accounts through March 2011. For current news please go our Newsroom.
CU and Harvard researchers found that heart disease kills fewer people high altitude than at lower elevations. News-Medical.Net >>
James Hill, PhD, the director of the Colorado Nutrition Obesity Research Center, supports the Let's Move! program. Los Angeles Times >>
Dr. Robert Roach, director of the Altitude Research Center at the University of Colorado, is working to validate previous test results that showed screening for six genetic elements, was able to predict with 96% accuracy which individauls would fall ill from Acute Mountain Sickness. The Wall Street Journal >>
Patients in the Rocky Mountain region will now have access to pacemakers that tolerate Magnetic Resonance Imaging machines. University of Colorado Hospital is the fourth hospital in the nation to take advantage of the new technology. News release >>
A two-story house on Anschutz Medical Campus serves as free place to stay for veterans and their families in need of medical care. Denver Post >>
The Children's Hospital and the Sie Center hosted Broncos, beauty queens and students in an event recognzing people with Down Syndrome. Aurora Sentinel >>
New rankings show the strength of the CU School of Medicine.U.S. News & World Report >>
Jonathan Lewis, who lives next door to the Given Institute, has agreed to buy the property from CU to save the area from intensive development. CU announced its intention to sell the land more than a year ago because of cuts to higher education funding. Aspen Daily News >>
When a rare bacteria began infecting bloodstreams of patients at The Children's Hospital, an investigation by CU physicians turned up contaminated alcohol wipes as the culprit. MSNBC >>
For the first time, scientists discovered that a specific type of human cell, generated from stem cells and transplanted into spinal cord injured rats, provides tremendous benefit, not only repairing damage to the nervous system but helping the animals regain locomotor function as well. Denver Post, News Release >>
The University of Colorado Cancer Center is expanding its Learn About Cancer Day to twice a year to accommodate all the students interested meeting survivors and learning about science and research. Aurora Sentinel >>
A University of Colorado Hospital Foundation fundraiser garnered record donations and attendance. This year's proceeds wll benefit the hospital's transplant program. Aurora Sentinel >>
When the body is deprived of oxygen during a major surgery, the kidneys, heart muscles or lungs can be injured as a result. The problem is that lack of oxygen can lead to inflammation. The answer appears to lie at the molecular level. The body can signal a helpful response to deal with low oxygen levels. SOM Newsroom >>
A 163-foot span linking an office/retail/hotel complex on the south side of Colfax Avenue to the University of Colorado Anschutz Center will open this spring. UCD Network >>
The president's budget proposal could mean a $7 million loss used to train doctors at The Children's Hospital and could impact Medicaid fees that have expanded coverage to the poor. Denver Post >>
CU School of Medicine Professor and National Jewish Researcher Stanley Szefler, MD, took part in a study published in Lancet that shows that cutting back on steroid treatments is more effective than stopping abruptly. Denver Post >>
The University of Colorado Cancer Center has added Kaiser Permanente Colorado’s Institute for Health Research as its ninth research consortium member. Denver Business Journal >>
Use of the Da Vinci robot, a long-time tool in gynecological and prostate surgeries, has been expanded to head and neck cancers at University of Colorado Hospital. 9News >>
Third-year student Jennifer Murphy coached pre-med students at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling on overcoming insecurity and adversity in order to get into medical school. Journal Advocate >>
A developer who had offered the School of Medicine $13.8 to buy the Given property in Aspen has walked away from the deal after months of negotiations with the city about preserving the structure and many of the property's trees. Aspen Daily News >>
Fundraising is underway for medical students to begin training in Colorado Springs within two years. Ten years of funding will be needed to start the program. Aurora Sentinel, Denver Post >>
Saying Cohen "has dedicated his career to thinking of new ways to share the excitement and importance of science with the general public,” the American Association for the Advancement of Science will recognize the professor of immunology and medicine with the 2010 Award for Public Understanding of Science & Technology.Voice of America, Aurora Sentinel, News release >>
A $2.2 million grant will help the School of Medicine and the Anschutz Medical Campus procure cutting-edge tools to improve the field of personalized medicine. News release >>
Hundreds of thousands of people go abroad each year to take advantage of medical procedures unavailable in the U.S. or that are cheaper in foreign countries. CU Otolaryngologist Arlen Meyers says doctors vary in their willingness to help these patients before and after the trip. ENT Today >>
Jon Bon Jovi's fundraiser for Anschutz Medical Campus' Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation (CeDAR) sold out the Colorado Convention Center. Denver Post >>
The Cafe Scientifique concept has expanded to at least 150 cities in the U.S. Denver claims the first chapter, which started in 2003 and became so popular that it recently expanded to a second location. USA Today >>
The CU Cancer Center has received a $1.4 million grant to determine why two popular diabetes drugs which also can prevent lung cancer in some patients, could have the opposite effect in other cases. Health News Digest >>
CU Cancer Center researchers led by urologic surgeon Dan Theodorescu, MD, PhD, say they can predict if cancer has moved to a patient's lymph nodes, which can help physicians better determine chemotherapy options. Eurekalert >>
Two Aspen groups may be willing to purchase the Given Institute land that is now slated for residential development, an idea unpopular with many residents. Aspen Daily News >>
For five years, the Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation at CU School of Medicine has helped people overcome addiction problems. Four graduates recount their journey to recovery. Denver Post >>
Stacy Fischer, MD, who has spent years studying how different societies deal with death, talked with Wisconsin Public Radio about end of life issues. WPR broadcast >>
The School of Medicine, National Jewish and Denver Health will review and tighten ethics rules to rein in drug company payments to physicians. A small percentage of doctors have been found to have ignored or disobeyed school disclosure rules. ProPublica, Denver Post >>
As many as 100,000 people die each year from lung inflammation, which is often triggered by severe trauma such as extensive burns or bone fractures. A School of Medicine researcher may have found a way to control runaway inflammation. Medical News Today >>
CU School of Medicine's Synergy program offers a model dealing with a wide range of symptoms that looks at all areas of a patient's life.Aurora Sentinel >>
Gov. John Hickenlooper has named Chris Urbina to be the state's chief medical officer. Urbina is currently the director of Denver Public Health at Denver Health. Public Health press release >>
Colfax Avenue will close briefly Jan. 21 when a pedestrian bridge is scheduled to begin spanning the distance between Anschutz Medical Campus to the north and a new complex of office space and businesses including a Marriott hotel to the south. Aurora Sentinel >>
The Given Institute sale remains on hold as community leaders protest the plan to develope three big homes on the property, and School of Medicine Dean Richard Krugman insists that the school will not drop the price of the land. Aspen Daily News >>
Weight gain after breast cancer treatment is a common problem for survivors. A new CU study aims to find the best approach to help take off those pounds. Denver Post >>
CU's Center of Excellence in Rural Training honored Salud Family Health Center and the Colorado Plains Medical Center for their help in increasing the number of health care workers in rural areas. The Fort Morgan Times >>
The number of women who die in childbirth from complications of anesthesiology is dropping, but the trend is reversed for those who undergo regional anesthesia, a CU researcher says. Reuters >>
CU's Frank Accurso, MD, says denufosol is the first medication to address the cause of the genetic disease - not just treat symptoms. ABC News >>
Watching trauma surgeons save lives in the field convinced Ryan Martyn that he should attend medical school. KKTV, NewsFirst5 >>
Following a report by ProPublica, CU School of Medicine and three other universities are investigating doctors who have given paid promotional talks for pharmaceutical companies. The public watchdog group reported 13 CU docs on the list. ProPublica >>
Bruce Schroffel is named Denver Post’s Business Person of the Year. He’s described as a person with a big heart who gets things done. The DenverPost >>
The Work Education and Lifelong Learning Simulation Center at Anschutz Medical Campus travels to hospitals and classrooms equipped with high-tech mannequins to teach first-responders how to react in an emergencies. The Aurora Sentinel >>
As restaurants, hotels and other businesses grow around the Anschutz Medical Campus and new Veterans Administration medical complex, Aurora will see more tourism dollars. The Denver Post >>
Students in the School of Medicine's Rural Track spend several months in small towns as part of an effort to increase health care options in areas lacking physicians. Colorado Municipal League >>
CU researcher Christopher A. Lowry, PhD, co-authored a study that looks at the relationship between depression and the loss of healthy bacteria caused by people living in today's cleaner modern society. Science Daily >>
Philip Stahel, MD, says mistakes that cause patient injury continue to happen despite new rules that should eliminate problems. Colorado Public Radio >>
Urban and Rural study tracks guide students at Anschutz Medical Campus toward helping underserved populations in Colorado. Colorado Healthcare News >>
A major new study by School of Medicine researchers shows that a mother’s diet physically changes the brain, directly impacting what the infant eats and drinks. Medical PDF >>
The CU School of Medicine will pair with Duke University to form the nation's first palliative care research cooperative group with the help of a $7.1 million grant. Press Release >>
The School of Public Affairs is launching a website for health policy analysis, health care stories, opinions and research links to compensate for the lack of coverage in the media. Newsroom >>
Ches Thompson, an ob-gyn at University of Colorado Hospital, had a heart attack one year ago while playing a Thanksgiving football game. He credits his neighbors - one of whom had a defibrillator in his truck - with saving his life. Denver Post >>
Leaders in Riverside, CA, are looking closely at the success the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center as they prepare to re-invent March Air Reserve Base. Press-Enterprise >>
Doctors at the School of Medicine will use a new vaccine developed by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and patterned after a recent one in Thailand that offered “a glimmer of hope.” 7News >>
The city is researching whether a non-profit might be interested in buying part of the Given Institute property as well as the building. Aspen Daily News >>
Doctors at the School of Medicine are using a genomic approach to evaluate whether patients have thyroid cancer, a diagnosis that up until now has often meant surgery. Press release >>
U.S. College Rankings has released its 2010 list of top schools in the country. The CU School of Medicine received high marks in all three health categories. USCollegeRankings.Org: Primary Care, Research, Internal Medicine >>
University of Colorado Hospital researchers, in conjunction with staff from 20 other cancer centers, are looking for the best treatments for different types of breast cancer tumors. Aurora Sentinel >>
The School of Medicine and the FDA are developing a pilot program to map the locations of automated external defibrillators to help bystanders quickly find life-saving equipment. 9 News, Press release >>
Read CU Medicine Today to learn about a device nicknamed the “bionic pancreas,” a former Buffaloes football star who’s now the team doctor, medical school leaders creating a health care profession in South Africa and other stories at the School of Medicine. Press release >>
Nationally renowned pediatric developmental expert Francis James Hickey, MD, has been named medical director of the John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome at The Children's Hospital. Press release >>
Psychotherapy, which has lost popularity in favor of quick-fix therapies, still gets good results, says Jonathan Shedler, an associate professor at the University of Colorado Medical School. Sydney Morning Herald >>
A School of Medicine researcher looked at hundreds of dog bites to determine if one breed is more likely than others to bite children. USA Today >>
Patients with a specific type of lung cancer are responding to a treatment that CU doctors are using to treat the gene that propels the cancer. ScienceBlog >>
The schools of Medicine and Public Health will take part in a historic 25-year national research study to track children's health, environment and genetics. Aurora Sentinel >>
It's been nearly half a year since the university announced it will sell the Aspen property, and a potential deal is still in the works.The Aspen Times >>
Researchers at the School of Medicine and The Children's Hospital say that an infection may cause a disease called biliary atresia. Press release >>
Some in Aspen had hoped that a deal on the sale of the Given could be announced soon. But terms are not yet set between the buyer and School of Medicine. Aspen Daily News >>
In his 2010 State of the School address, Dean Richard Krugman highlights the school's successes and upcoming challenges. News story >>
A study of doctors in Colorado showed that surgeons are reporting operations performed on the wrong body parts and even the wrong people despite efforts to end medical errors. Associated Press >>
University of Colorado Hospital was recognized as a "rising star" and ranked 8th best academic hospital in the nation by University HealthSystems Consortium. UCH Insider >>
Russell L. Moore, an adjunct professor in cardiology, has been named the newest CU provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs. CU Independent >>
The University of Colorado Hospital will spent $67 million to integrate more than 120 data programs into one database to minimize miscommunication. Denver Post >>
A private buyer is offering $15 million to the School of Medicine for the Given property and is in negotiations with the city of Aspen to preserve the building. Aspen Daily News >>
CU doctors have received NIH funding to teach doctors in Africa about HIV. The $1.9 million gift to CU is part of a $130 million national grant from the federal government. Eureka Alert >>
Cancer Center researcher Chuan-Yuan Li, PhD, and his group have discovered that so-called "grim-reaper" caspase genes are the gatekeepers that can open the door to allow differentiated adult cells to regress to undifferentiated iPSCs. Eureka Alert >>
A $6.3 million government grant will help CU's Cord Blood Bank collect umbilical cord blood that will be used to treat patients with blood-related illnesses such as leukemia. Denver Business Journal, Denver Post >>
The annual star-studded fashion show Be Beautiful Be Yourself grossed $1.45 million for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and CU's Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome. Denver Post >>
CU's Depression Center work to improve education surrounding depression was highlighted during Suicide Prevention Month. Aurora Sentinel >>
Many of the physicians chosen by 5280 magazine are from the School of Medicine. UC Denver News >>
Robert Winn, MD, is honored as one of “10 Men of Distinction, Excellence and Leadership” Denver Post >>
After nearly 40 years, the Institute is hosting its final meeting as a CU facility. It’s on “quandaries in healthcare.” Aspen Daily News >>
Officials in the mountain town have extended the deadline for a vote on changing the zoning of the institute, which is run by the CU School of Medicine. Aspen Times >>
Peter Buttrick, MD, head of the Cardiology Division, gives guidance to an investigative reporter on how often people should get scans to detect medical issues. KMGH-TV. Channel 7 News >>
Students ranging from teenagers and their parents to engineers and retirees come to Anschutz Medical Campus every Wednesday for eight weeks to learn the basics of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, immunology and cancer. Aurora Sentinel >>
CU's new vice president for health affairs and executive vice chancellor of the Anschutz Medical Campus will need to rely on her financial savvy as state dollars dwindle and the education budget shrinks. Aurora Sentinel >>
A study by obesity expert Dwight Klemm shows that fat cells that tend to accumulate deep in the belly could harm your health. Colorado Public Radio >>
Children's Hospital has begun work on a 22,000-square-foot day-care center on Anschutz Medical Campus. Aurora Sentinel >>
Researchers are ready to begin clincial trials for a new, less expensive drug that could be used in developing countries where cervical cancer is rampant. Business Journal >>
A Gunnison family tells the TODAY show about the medical care that saved their 2-year-old son after he fell into a fast-moving river. The Children's Hospital >>
A measure that would have redesignated CU's Given Institute property for educational use - and barring residential development - has been tabled indefinitely. Aspen Times >>
The number of students attending CU rose on three of four campuses this year, with CU Boulder dropping by 1 percent. Record enrollment was reported at Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver and Colorado Springs. Press release >>
Two possible buyers of the Given Institute in Aspen say they would consider keeping the building intact in light of the city's recent zoning proposal. Aspen Times >>
A recent court ruling that bans federal funding for embryonic stem cell research has chilled the research enviroment, says Dennis Roop, director CU's Charles C. Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology. Denver Post >>
The estate of local farmers and developers, Joseph and Rose LaConte, has bequeathed the CU School of Medicine and Anschutz Medical Campus $1.9 million to be split between the Department of Neurology and the Division of Cardiology. Press release >>
Aspen City Council's move to rezone the Given Institute property could scare away potential buyers. Aspen Times, Huffington Post, Aspen Daily News >>
A 94,000-square-foot center that will serve as a national model for the melding of health and wellness programs will open in spring of 2012. Denver Business Journal, YouTube video, Aurora Sentinal >>
The Department of Veterans Affairs has taken another step toward construction of its $800 million treatment center next to Anschutz Medical Campus.
Metro area hospitals are funding expansions totalling $2 billion in response to rising demand and predictions of population increases. Denver Post >>
Andrew Thorburn, PhD, helped raise money for the Cancer League of Colorado by rappelling down a Denver high-rise while wearing a kilt. Denver Post >>
Saying they can no longer afford to provide treatment, the Urology Clinic has stopped taking Medicaid patients, and the Internal Medicine clinic is turning away Medicare patients.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association has recognized Dr. Kurt Beam, a professor of the School of Medicine's Physiology and Biophysics Department, for his work on skeletal muscles.
Anschutz Medical Campus' free annual weekly lessons on the science of modern medicine begin Sept. 15 and will run for eight weeks. Mini Med School, which will be held on campus for the first time ths year, attracts hundreds of learners of all ages and is broadcast via satellite around Colorado.