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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Site recommendation and building committees named for new UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences
University of North Dakota President Robert O. Kelleygot the ball rolling this week on the planning process for UND's new School of Medicine and Health Sciences building. Kelley named the members o...
Posted on 6/14/13 at 2:20 PM
COBBERS ON THE BRAIN The Epidemic of America...Obesity
Obesity is a major problem in the USA but how much of it's onset is due to actual physical problems and how much is due to the fast paced world we live in and perhaps laziness? This week we talked abo...
Posted on 11/18/12 at 8:51 PM
OH LOOK, A SHINY THING! Poisoning Children: Some Horrible History
Pardon the sensationalism in the title of this post, but be assured that it is accurate. I am writing about a tragedy in which a company made poisonous cough syrup, killed children, and largely, got a...
Posted on 4/2/12 at 12:09 PM
THE NEW FORTY The Letter "V"
I read recently that laughing heartily for 15 minutes can burn as many as 40 calories. Over the course of a year daily laughter can add up to the loss of four pounds for the average person. So I guess...
Posted on 2/13/12 at 3:42 PM
FAR SIDE OF FIFTY Summer Chairs On Bad Medicine Lake
These are Jens idea of Summer Chairs..she said Mom get ready here come the Summer Chairs. I like their reflections in the water. The blue stool between the red and green chair doesnt bel...
Posted on 8/8/11 at 6:21 AM
Park River, ND, couple building Nigerian clinic
Olukayode Omotunde, a surgeon in the small town of about 1,400, takes an annual trip back home to rural Nigeria every year to perform free medical care.
By TJ Jerke , August 09, 2012
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Medical marijuana measure expands ND Health Department work 
A proposal to allow North Dakotans to use marijuana as medicine puts the Health Department in charge of vetting the business plans of dispensaries, checking home pot gardens and reviewing the drug's labeling and potency.
By Dale Wetzel , August 08, 2012
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UND medical school awarded $1.65 million for cancer registry program
The UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences, in collaboration with the North Dakota Department of Health, has been awarded a five-year, $1.65 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to operate the North Dakota Statewide Cancer Registry.
By Herald Staff Report , July 10, 2012
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Teen is on front lines of autism clinical trial
She lives in a world no one else can enter, unable to speak or interact with others. But 16-year-old Rebecca Singer may be playing an important role in science.
By Barbara Williams , July 09, 2012
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Eelkema to sign new book on PA Program
Dr. Robert Eelkema of Grand Forks will sign his new book on Tuesday at the UND Bookstore and Ferguson Books & Media in Grand Forks. The book, “Medicine in the Back of Beyond,” recounts the history and early challenges of establishing a program at UND that trains physician assistants to provide health care services in rural and underserved areas.
By Herald Staff Report , June 23, 2012
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Tool-wielding robots crawl in bodies for surgery
Imagine a tiny snake robot crawling through your body, helping a surgeon identify diseases and perform operations. It's not science fiction. Scientists and doctors are using the creeping metallic tools to perform surgery on hearts, prostate cancer, and other diseased organs. The snakebots carry tiny cameras, scissors and forceps, and even more advanced sensors are in the works.
By Kevin Begos , May 29, 2012
Feeling blown away by pollen? You're not the only one
About three years ago, Brittany Fruhwirth started having symptoms that frightened her. “When I would exercise, I’d break out in hives,” said the 26-year-old Grand Forks woman. Her face and tongue would swell, she had shortness of breath, and her blood pressure would drop.
By Pamela Knudson , May 14, 2012
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UPDATE: Miracle diet pill? A safe drug is elusive
For nearly a century, scientists have struggled to make a diet pill that helps people lose weight without side effects that range from embarrassing digestive issues to dangerous heart problems. But this week, federal health advisers endorsed the weight loss pill Qnexa even though the FDA previously rejected it over concerns that it can cause heart palpitations and birth defects if taken by pregnant women.
By Matthew Perrone , February 24, 2012
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Study finds doctors not always honest with patients
More than half of doctors surveyed admitted describing someone's prognosis in a way they knew was too rosy. Nearly 20 percent said they hadn't fully disclosed a medical mistake for fear of being sued. And 1 in 10 of those surveyed said they'd told a patient something that wasn't true in the past year.
By Lauran Neergaard , February 08, 2012
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Altru, Sanford among nation’s best regional hospitals
U.S. News and World Report annually publishes the rankings, evaluating nearly 5,000 hospitals in 16 medical specialties. The rankings are based on hard numbers, including death rates and patient safety, as well as physicians’ responses to a national survey.
By Herald Staff Report , January 27, 2012
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