Circle of Excellence
Apr. 30, 2007
A Message from University of Minnesota Physicians Chairman Leo Furcht, MD
Excellence in our clinical practice is a goal of University of Minnesota Physicians, central to our mission.
In an academic medicine setting, this means not only striving for the best in patient care, but also translating research breakthroughs into innovative treatments with the potential to improve health care throughout the community and even worldwide.
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National Recognition for Nursing at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Apr. 25, 2007
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview and University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview are now among the few hospitals in the nation that have achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. The medical center and children's hospital received news of their selection by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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U of M Professor Receives Gold Medal Award 2007
Apr. 24, 2007
University of Minnesota Medical School professor Eli Coleman received the Gold Medal Award 2007 at the XVIII World Congress of the World Association for Sexual Health. He was presented with the award during the opening ceremony of the conference, which took place in Sydney, Australia April 15 to 19, 2007.
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U of M's Ask the Experts Series Offers Information on Cancer Risk Reduction
Apr. 11, 2007
Strategies for reducing cancer risk and how cancer screening can make a difference will be the topics for the spring Cancer U: Ask the Experts series, jointly sponsored by the University of Minnesota Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Physicians, and University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. This free community education series is an opportunity to talk with University cancer doctors, researchers, nurses, and counselors about cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and research.
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U of M Hosts Community Education Series about Cancer
Apr. 04, 2007
University of Minnesota Physicians, along with the University of Minnesota Cancer Center, is offering a free community education series called Cancer U: Ask the Experts. The purpose of these events is to provide public access to information about cancer straight from the experts who treat the disease.
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U of M Awarded $22.5 Million NIH Contract to Study Avian Influenza
Apr. 02, 2007
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), today named the University of Minnesota as one of six sites across the country that will establish a Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance.
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U of M Study Identifies Factors Associated with Successful Weight Loss in Teens
Mar. 27, 2007
Participating in moderate to vigorous physical activity and limiting time in front of the television are some of the keys to successful weight loss in teens, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Research published in a recent issue of Obesity identified common factors among teens, ages 16 to 18, who successfully lost weight.
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Ad Campaign Highlights New Thinking in Children's Specialties
Mar. 12, 2007
University of Minnesota Children's Hopital, Fairview recently launched its latest adverstising campaign, "New Thinking," aimed at promoting the benefits of academic medicine. The first television commercial aired during the Academy Awards on KSTP-TV Channel 5, February 25.
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UMPhysicians Participates in Conference on Childhood Cancer Survivorship
Mar. 09, 2007
On Saturday April 14, the University of Minnesota Campus will be the site of a free educational event centered around childhood cancer survivorship.
This conference will focus on fertility and relationship issues for those who have been treated for cancer at an early age. Professionals and families will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research and best approaches for survivorship and wellness.
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Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center to Put the Focus on the Patient
Feb. 20, 2007
A partnership between University of Minnesota Physicians and Fairview, a new multi-specialty facility in Maple Grove is scheduled to open in July 2007.
More than just a new location, this health care campus represents an entirely new care model that is highly responsive to the needs of the patient. At Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center, patients will have access to both primary and specialty care for children and adults.
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Awareness Is the First Step to Better Heart Health in Women
Feb. 14, 2007
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in women. By preparing themselves with the facts, women can significantly reduce their risks and improve their heart health.
Anne Taylor, M.D., a cardiologist at UMPhysicians, discusses heart disease and its risks to women.
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U of M Doctors Uncover Treatment for Advanced ALD Patients
Feb. 13, 2007
Continuing with more than a decade of research, doctors at the University of Minnesota have discovered a treatment to help patients with advanced cases of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare disorder affecting the nerves.
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U of M Finds Cell in Adult Heart with Embryonic Stem Cell Capability
Jan. 18, 2007
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found a cell type in adult rat heart tissue that can make all types of cardiac cells. This offers the hope that in the future, these cells could be harvested, expanded in the lab, and possibly delivered as a treatment after a heart attack to repair damaged heart muscle, or used to grow a new blood vessel for use in bypass surgery.
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Fairview to Build New Home for World-Class Academic Children's Medicine
Jan. 10, 2007
Fairview Health Services today announced plans to break ground on a $175 million addition to its Riverside campus in Minneapolis, creating a new, freestanding home for University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview. The facility replaces University of Minnesota Children's Hospital's 'hospital within a hospital' configuration.
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U of M Researchers Report Carcinogens from Cigarette Smoke Found in Toenails
Dec. 28, 2006
University of Minnesota cancer researchers have shown for the first time that a chemical derived from a cancer-causing agent in tobacco products can be found in the toenails of smokers as well as nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke. The sensitive testing methods we developed in thise project are expected to be useful in studies about the role of chronic tobacco smoke exposure in human cancer.
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U of M Study Shows Heavy Smokers are Not Safer with Fewer Cigarettes
Dec. 13, 2006
University of Minnesota tobacco researchers have found that heavy smokers who reduce their number of daily cigarettes still take in two to three times more total toxins per cigarette than light smokers. The study, published in the December issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, cites compensatory smoking as the chief reason for the increased exposure despite decreased cigarette use.
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U of M Study Finds Children with Leukemia are Living Longer
Dec. 12, 2006
More than 90 percent of children and young adults who survive five years or longer after diagnosis and treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are alive 20 years later and leading productive lives, according to a University of Minnesota study. These are the main findings of the first comprehensive study to analyze 20 years of follow-up on survivors who were diagnosed and treated for AML as children and young adults.
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U of M Department of Emergency Medicine Receives $1M Grant from NIH
Dec. 08, 2006
The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School has been awarded a $1 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health, to serve as a hub site for the Neurological Emergency Treatment Trials (NETT) Network.
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U of M Helps People Take Charge of Their Health
Dec. 06, 2006
The University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality & Healing has created a free-of-charge, interactive Web site that provides tools and resources to help consumers make informed health care choices. The site, Taking Charge of Your Health, educates consumers on integrating conventional care with therapies that address their emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
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U of M Researchers Link Early Brain Development to Adult-Onset Neurogenerative Disease
Nov. 16, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota's Institute for Human Genetics have shown for the first time that the severity of an adult neurodegenerative disease is tied to how well the brain developed shortly after birth. The researchers used a mouse model for spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (SCA 1), a fatal neurodegenerative disease that is associated with the loss of coordination that affects activities such as walking, speaking and swallowing.
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New O-Arm Imaging Technology Beneficial to Spine Patients
Nov. 14, 2006
With the addition of the O-Arm, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview recently became Minnesota's first hospital with new, three-dimensional imaging capabilities inside the operating room (OR) for spine surgeries.
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University of Minnesota BMT program celebrates Bangalore partnership
Nov. 09, 2006
The internationally recognized blood and marrow transplantation (BMT) program at the University of Minnesota has an additional address - Manipal Hospital in Bangalore, India. This research and clinical care partnership with Manipal is the first of its kind for the University's physician practice plan, University of Minnesota Physicians.
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U of M Researchers Turn Cord Blood into Lung Cells
Nov. 01, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have, for the first time, coaxed umbilical cord blood stem cells to differentiate into a type of lung cell. This discovery is an important step toward developing a treatment for various lung diseases.
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Cervical Cancer: A New Vaccine and a Brighter Future
Oct. 24, 2006
Cervical cancer, the second most common cancer in women, is virtually always caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Each year in the U.S., 6.2 million people become infected with HPV, making it the most common sexually transmitted infection.
Levi Downs, Jr., M.D., a specialist in gynecologic oncology at UMPhysicians, discusses a new approach to combat HPV.
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U of M Earns $7.9 Million NIH Grant to Expand Neuroscience Imaging Research
Oct. 16, 2006
The University of Minnesota's Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR) was one of four institutions in the country to receive a NIH Blueprint Grant for Neuroscience Research. The $7.9 million award (approximately $1.5 million each year for five years) will be used to open up the CMRR's imaging technology to more neuroscience researchers across departments in the University. CMRR's application received the highest score of the 40 institutions that applied for the grant.
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U of M Cardiologist Jay Cohn Honored with HFSA Lifetime Achievement Award
Sep. 22, 2006
Jay N. Cohn, M.D., professor in the Division of Cardiology and director of the Rasmussen Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at the University of Minnesota Medical School, is the recipient of the Heart Failure Society of America's first annual Lifetime Achievement Award. Cohn is internationally known for his contributions to the understanding of cardiovascular disease and for his leadership in designing and carrying out clinical trials to examine new treatments for heart failure.
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UMPhysicians Participates in a Free Community Education Series about Cancer
Sep. 14, 2006
University of Minnesota Physicians, along with the University of Minnesota Cancer Center, is offering a free community education series called Cancer U: Ask the Experts. The purpose of these events is to provide public access to information about cancer straight from the experts who treat the disease.
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Minnesota and Michigan Researchers Discover New Insights for Antibiotic Drug Development
Sep. 11, 2006
University of Minnesota and University of Michigan researchers have discovered a new method of developing antibiotics, an important step in fighting the growing number of drug-resistant infections. The researchers describe an approach that is more efficient-and environmentally friendly-in developing new antibiotics, those needed to kill the increasing number of infections resistant to multiple drugs.
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Thirteen New Faculty Enrich Department of Pediatrics
Aug. 21, 2006
"The Department of Pediatrics has had the most successful recruitment year in its history," says John Schreiber, the Ruben-Bentson Chair and Head of the Department of Pediatrics. These new recruits will enhance the department's overall expertise and specifically strengthen the areas of pediatric hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant, diabetes and emergency medicine.
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U of M Study Shows Insulin Resistance in Early Teens May Predict Diabetes and Heart Disease for Adults
Aug. 21, 2006
The body's decreased response to insulin beginning as early as age 13 may mean increased cardiovascular disease risk by age 19, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School. A study published in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors and type 2 diabetes are related to insulin resistance independent from obesity.
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Update: Joint Planning Toward a New Children's Hospital
Aug. 10, 2006
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services, and Allina Hospitals & Clinics, along with the University of Minnesota, are jointly planning toward the development of a new children's hospital that would consolidate the wealth of research, education and clinical expertise that now resides in separate institutions around our region. The ultimate goal is pediatric care that is second to none.
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U of M Develops Genetic Model for Leukemia Affecting Infants
Jul. 07, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Cancer Center and Medical School have successfully produced the first mouse model with the rare gene of a frequently fatal form of blood cancer that most often strikes children from infancy to one year of age.
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U of M Researchers Discover Compounds to Shrink Tumors
Jul. 05, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed novel anti-cancer drugs to treat solid tumors. These "small molecules" belong to a class of pharmaceutical agents called anti-angiogenics. The new compounds are a refined form of drugs that effectively reduce blood flow to the tumor, thereby inhibiting tumor growth.
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U of M Performs 10,000th Organ Transplant
Jun. 29, 2006
Abhi Humar, M.D., professor in the department of surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical School, performed a liver transplant on a 28-year-old man. This surgery marked the 10,000th organ transplant at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview.
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U of M Study Examines Kidney Stone Prevention in Astronauts
Jun. 27, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have identified a way for astronauts to reduce their risk of developing kidney stones while in space. At least 14 American crew members have developed kidney stones in the last 5 years, and as missions become longer, the number is likely to grow. While astronauts have exercised in space to attempt to combat bone loss, the lack of gravity makes it difficult to achieve enough resistance to maintain their pre-flight fitness levels.
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U of M Research Links Coffee to Lower Diabetes Risk
Jun. 26, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health have found drinking decaffeinated coffee may lower a person's risk for type 2 diabetes. The study, being published in the June 26, 2006 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, shows postmenopausal women who daily consume more than six cups of coffee, particularly decaffeinated, have a 33 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than women who do not drink coffee.
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U of M Medical School Names New Surgery Leader
Jun. 05, 2006
The University of Minnesota Medical School has named Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., FACS, head of the Department of Surgery. An accomplished surgeon and researcher, he comes to Minnesota from the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he served as professor of surgery and chief of gastrointestinal surgery. He will arrive at the University in August.
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Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic: Life-Long Health Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors
May. 31, 2006
Survivors of childhood and young adult cancer have health care needs that differ from the general population. Understanding and addressing these differences is critical for the long-term well being of these patients.
The Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic at Masonic Cancer Clinic is dedicated to providing a lifetime of care to patients who have been treated for cancer at an early age. The specialists who make up this multidisciplinary team are attuned to the unique challenges faced by childhood cancer survivors, bringing together all the resources it takes to meet these needs.
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U of M Researchers Study Twins to Determine Genetic Risk for Developing Kidney Stones
May. 31, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found that genetics plays a strong role in determining a person's risk for developing certain types of kidney stones. While researchers already have observed that kidney stones run in families, this is the first study to show a specific correlation between certain types of kidney stones and genetics.
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U of M Study Finds Health Education Helps Smokers Quit
May. 30, 2006
The first clinical trial to focus on light smokers shows that African Americans are motivated to quit more by completing health education than by using nicotine gum. These results highlight the positive impact that directed health education and advice-oriented counseling has on helping African American light smokers quit.
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U of M Researchers Find Immune-Activating Cells in Intestines
May. 23, 2006
University of Minnesota researchers have found a group of cells in the intestinal system of mice that are proven to turn on T-cells, cells that help fight infection. This breakthrough discovery may lead to future treatments for intestinal disorders like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
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U of M Physicians Makes Medical Milestone with Total Marrow Irradiation for BMT
May. 22, 2006
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview marked a medical milestone recently when it performed the world's first head-to-foot, total marrow irradiation (TMI) using TomoTherapyTM technology. Using TomoTherapy, physicians now are able to direct radiation precisely to the bone marrow, sparing critical organs and reducing the incidence of side effects. And because radiation is directed to the marrow, patients may be able to receive higher doses of radiation.
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U of M Professor Appointed to Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee
May. 02, 2006
The National Academies' Research Council and the Institute of Medicine today announced the formation of the Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee and its members. John Wagner, M.D., University of Minnesota professor of pediatrics, was one of 14 named to the committee, charged with monitoring and reviewing the ethical, legal, and policy issues related to human embryonic stem cell research.
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U of M Dermatologists Offer Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Apr. 19, 2006
The University of Minnesota Department of Dermatology will offer free skin cancer screenings May 1, 2006, at the Dermatologic Surgery and Laser Center as part of Melanoma Monday, an event designed to raise awareness of skin cancer and encourage regular skin examinations.
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U of M Researchers Find Gene Connected to Lupus
Apr. 17, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have identified a variant of a gene that is present in most people with lupus, a complex and chronic autoimmune disease. While it has been suspected that lupus has genetic elements because it runs in families, this is the first time research has shown such a strong link between the presence of a particular gene variant and a lupus diagnosis. This discovery may lead to more individualized treatments for the disease.
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Neurological Research to Improve Patient Care
Apr. 13, 2006
For many years, treatment options for epilepsy and movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and dystonia, have been limited to drug therapies, which often decrease in effectiveness and can cause significant side effects.
Led by Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD, the UMPhysicians team at the Movement Disorders and Epilepsy Surgery Center pioneers surgical intervention and novel therapies for these conditions.
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Esophageal Atresia Diagnosis, Need for Better Options Lead NY Families to UMPhysicians Specialist
Mar. 20, 2006
Recently, three New York families who had never met found themselves with one thing in common: their babies had been diagnosed with a congenital defect called esophageal atresia.
All three families found John Foker, M.D., through different means, but they have all since reached the same conclusion: the pioneer pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon from University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, Fairview, changed their babies' lives in a way no one else could. He gave them hope and, more importantly, he gave them results.
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U of M Researchers Make a Key Discovery in Battling Alzheimer's Disease
Mar. 15, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School and the Minneapolis VA Medical Center have for the first time identified a substance in the brain that is proven to cause memory loss. This laboratory breakthrough may lead to targeted drug development to defeat Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
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U of M Joins Nationwide Discussion on Health Care
Mar. 14, 2006
The University of Minnesota is one of 22 sites nationwide hosting a public discussion titled "What is Your Health Worth? A National Conversation on Health Care." This free event is open to the public and will be held on Wednesday, March 22 from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the University of Minnesota, Moos Tower, Room 5-125.
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U of M Researchers Identify How T-Cells Fight Off Infection
Mar. 03, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have identified key insights into how different types of infection-fighting T-cells survive and co-exist within the body's immune system. T-cells, or lymphocytes, are the body's natural defense mechanism against infection, directly attacking foreign bodies such as bacteria and viruses. This new research suggests that having a wide variety of each specific T-cell in smaller quantities leads to optimal survival and activity of these infection-fighting cells.
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UMPhysicians Participates in Conference on Long-Term Follow-Up Care
Feb. 27, 2006
On Saturday April 8, the University of Minnesota Campus will be the site of a free educational event centered around childhood cancer survivorship.
This conference will focus on the special life-long health and wellness needs of those who have been treated for cancer at an early age. Professionals and families will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research and best approaches for survivorship and wellness.
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Survey of Top Doctors for Women Cites University of Minnesota Physicians
Feb. 23, 2006
A recent survey conducted by Minnesota Monthly Magazine asked 5,500 area physicians to name the doctors that they would select to treat their own female family members, friends, or loved ones. Those who consistently placed among the leading vote-getters were designated as "Top Doctors." The results recognized 10 specialists from University of Minnesota Physicians, represented in 8 different specialties.
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64-Slice CT Scanner Offers Faster, More Precise Exams
Feb. 22, 2006
The University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview has added a powerful tool to give physicians the information they need to detect and diagnose disease. The new 64-Slice Scanner from Siemens delivers a complete visualization of an anatomical area with a momentary scan of the patient. While maximizing convenience and comfort for the patient, this system provides physicians with the data they need to proceed with treatment.
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Experience Medical School on a Mini Scale
Feb. 21, 2006
Have you always wanted to go to medical school but didn't have the time, money, or passion for organic chemistry? Are you interested in learning more about health research, science, and patient care? Then Mini Medical School may be for you! This five-week course — taught by an interprofessional team of leading faculty members at the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center (AHC) — is offered twice a year. Since 1999, there have been more than 3,000 Mini Medical School "graduates."
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U of M Reaches Milestone in Diabetes Research
Feb. 20, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota's Diabetes Institute for Immunology and Transplantation have successfully reversed diabetes in monkeys using transplanted islet cells from pigs. Islet transplants seek to address an unmet medical need in people with type 1 and possibly type 2 diabetes who suffer frequent acute and severe chronic complications.
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U of M Researchers Identify New Cord Blood Stem Cell
Feb. 13, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School have discovered a new population of cells in human umbilical cord blood that have properties of primitive stem cells. This discovery suggests potential treatment for regenerating nerve tissue after stroke.
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U of M Researchers Develop a Way to Visualize Brain Activity
Feb. 09, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School and the Brain Sciences Center at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center have discovered a new way to assess how brain networks act together. This discovery is expected to allow researchers to better evaluate the brain function of people with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
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U of M Clinic Helps Adoptive Families
Feb. 07, 2006
"The University of Minnesota has become a pioneer in the developing field of adoptive medicine. It's home to the International Adoption Clinic, the first facility of its kind in the country. The clinic helps adoptive parents with their children's physical and mental health challenges." - Minnesota Public Radio
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U of M Tests New Pill to Treat Pathological Gambling
Feb. 01, 2006
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have achieved very promising results with a pill to treat pathological gambling. Led by UMPhysicians psychiatrist Dr. Jon Grant, this is the first large study to garner these types of results. The study is published in the February issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry.
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U of M Cancer Center to Sponsor Science Museum Event
Jan. 23, 2006
"Cancer and the Human Body" is the new Science Museum event designed to help the public understand cancer. The University of Minnesota Cancer Center and the Science Museum of Minnesota jointly sponsor this informal educational event from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, February 18, at the Science Museum, 120 W, Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul.
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U of M's First Nurses' Clinic Treats Ailment that Sufferers are Reluctant to Discuss
Jan. 18, 2006
The University of Minnesota School of Nursing now has a continence care clinic for women, offering a wide range of effective, non-surgical treatments. The practice was established in collaboration with University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. According to Jean Wyman, clinic director and director of the Center for Gerontological Nursing, the majority of women with incontinence and other bladder dysfunctions can be helped significantly through individually tailored, simple, non-surgical treatments designed for their particular needs and preferences.
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