MCW Health News

List of all articles by date

• A Gentler Option for Leukemia: Reduced-Intensity BMT  (2008-05-13)
• Autoimmune Disorders: When the Body Attacks  (2008-05-12)
• Prevent Vision Loss - Get Screened for Open-Angle Glaucoma  (2008-04-29)
• Cause Unknown In Most Cases of Vocal Cord Paralysis   (2008-04-29)
• With Better Habits, Sleep-Deprived Teens Can Wake Up   (2008-04-29)
• MCW Using NASA Technology in Cancer Treatment  (2008-04-29)
• Vitamin D Might Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease  (2008-04-11)
• Irritable, Unfocused Children Could Have Sleep Disorders   (2008-04-11)
• Hypnotherapy: Valid Treatment for a Wide Range of Problems  (2008-04-11)
• Medical College of Wisconsin Awards Partnership Grants  (2008-04-11)
• End-of-Life Care for Newborns  (2008-03-28)
• Not If, But When: Preparing for the Next Flu Pandemic  (2008-03-28)
• Why Do We Sleep?   (2008-03-28)
• New Institute Supports Clinical and Translational Research  (2008-03-28)
• A Serious Complication of Sickle Cell Disease in Children: Stroke  (2008-03-12)
• Hepatitis C Virus a Leading Cause of Chronic Liver Disease  (2008-03-12)
• Thyroid Cancer Uncommon, Often Highly Treatable  (2008-03-12)
• For Heart Disease Risk, Low-Fat Diets Better Than Low-Carb  (2008-03-12)
• Thyroid: When the Body's Regulator Goes Wrong  (2008-02-27)
• Conventional vs. Virtual Colonoscopy  (2008-02-27)
• Iron-Deficiency Anemia Usually Preventable with Good Nutrition  (2008-02-27)
• Wisconsin's Kohler Co. Establishes MCW Cardiovascular Chair  (2008-02-27)
• Enhancing 'Brain Reserve' Might Delay Onset of Alzheimer's  (2008-02-13)
• From Child to Adult: Meeting the Needs of Spina Bifida Patients  (2008-02-13)
• Using Biofeedback to Reduce the Health Damages of Stress  (2008-02-13)
• MCW Offers New PhD Program in Public and Community Health  (2008-02-13)
• Newer Therapies Make Inroads Against Adult Leukemias  (2008-01-29)
• Fetal Concerns Program Provides Unique Services to Families  (2008-01-29)
• Heartburn Drugs: Let Your Doctor Make Treatment Choices  (2008-01-29)
• MCW One of 10 Centers to Assess New Cardiac Arrest Device  (2008-01-29)
• Amazing Remedy for Good Health and Longer Life: Exercise  (2008-01-11)
• Senior Health Program Streamlines the Assessment Process  (2008-01-11)
• Hepatitis B Can Have Serious Long-Term Consequences  (2007-12-30)
• Spina Bifida Complications Are Based on Severity of Defect  (2007-12-30)
• Drug Combination Effective Against Multiple Myeloma  (2007-12-30)
• Diabetic Retinopathy: A Leading Cause of Blindness in Adults  (2007-12-12)
• Handwashing and Vaccines Reduce Incidence of Hepatitis A  (2007-12-12)
• Common Drug May Limit Kidney Damage in BMT Patients   (2007-12-12)
• MRSA Infections on the Rise, But Treatable If Caught Early  (2007-11-28)
• Alzheimer's Disease Wreaks Havoc on Identity  (2007-11-28)
• Chances are Good for Recovery from Bell's Palsy  (2007-11-28)
• Researchers Are Changing Leukemia Treatments and Outcomes   (2007-11-13)
• Vaccine Helps Prevent Chickenpox from Re-emerging as Shingles  (2007-11-13)
• Rapid Diagnosis and Excellent Management Help Control Scoliosis  (2007-11-13)
• Froedtert & Medical College Test New Heart Imaging Technology  (2007-11-13)
• Kidney Stones Are Painful, Yet Treatable  (2007-10-30)
• One Percent of Americans Have Von Willebrand Disease  (2007-10-30)
• Arterial Plaque Can Affect Legs and Feet, Too  (2007-10-12)
• Autism Based In Inability to Interact   (2007-10-12)
• Ear Infections Are Top Reason for Childhood MD Visits  (2007-09-27)
• At Its Worst, OCD Impairs Daily Function   (2007-09-27)
• Injury Research Center Receives $4.5 Million to Continue Its Work  (2007-09-27)
• Snake Venom Research Drug Can Reduce Stroke Disability   (2007-09-13)
• Breast Reconstruction Option Saves Muscle  (2007-08-27)
• New National Pediatric Kidney Disease Research Center   (2007-08-27)
• Mild Concussions Don't Often Lead to Permanent Brain Damage  (2007-08-11)
• New Therapies Can Ease Cognitive Symptoms for MS Patients   (2007-08-11)
• Health and Safety Training Focuses on Outreach Workers  (2007-08-11)
• Medical College Accredited for Maximum Number of Years  (2007-08-11)
• Vagus Nerve Stimulation Can Help Thousands of Epilepsy Patients  (2007-07-29)
• What Not to Eat When You're Pregnant  (2007-07-29)
• New Drugs Provide Options in Kidney Cancer Treatment  (2007-07-29)
• Gene Plays Role in Weight Gain, Study Shows   (2007-07-29)
• Traumatic Brain Injury: Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Recovery   (2007-07-13)
• Rotavirus Vaccine Prevents Most Cases in Infants and Children  (2007-07-13)
• Stenting Techniques and Outcomes Vary  (2007-06-28)
• Childhood and Adolescent Depression  (2007-06-28)
• STD Prevention, Part 1: Get to Know Your Partner  (2007-06-28)
• Heat-Related Illness Can Quickly Become Serious  (2007-06-28)
• Technology Meets Biology: Infertility is Usually Treatable  (2007-06-12)
• Traumatic Brain Injury, Part I: Diagnosis and Treatment   (2007-06-12)
• Tuberculosis: Active, Latent, and Drug-Resistant  (2007-06-12)
• Sudden Infant Deaths Decline; but Causes Remain a Mystery  (2007-05-29)
• Brain-Specific Stent Shows Promise in Preventing Strokes  (2007-05-29)
• New Hope for Women with Endometriosis  (2007-05-29)
• Despair and Disparity: Poverty and Advanced Cancer  (2007-05-29)
• Multiple Factors Affect Rates of Colon Cancer Screening  (2007-05-29)
• Pregnancy and Medications: What's Safe?  (2007-05-11)
• Excellent Care Makes Inflammatory Bowel Disease Manageable  (2007-05-11)
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine Can Help Alleviate Pain  (2007-05-11)
• When a Child Is Hospitalized: How Do You "Make It All Better?"  (2007-04-27)
• Take "Every Possible Measure" To Protect Your Eyes  (2007-04-27)
• Depressed Patients Who Seek Help Usually Respond to Treatment  (2007-04-27)
• Sleep Restriction Undermines Health. Does It Also Promote Obesity?  (2007-04-27)
• Depression Is Not Just Sadness - and It Shouldn't Be Ignored  (2007-04-12)
• HPV Vaccine Offers Cancer Protection, But for How Long?  (2007-04-12)
• Accurate Diagnosis and Prevention Are Vital to Asthma Management  (2007-04-12)
• Vitamins and Minerals: Who Needs Supplements?  (2007-04-12)
• Rabies Team Leader Urges Study of "Milwaukee Protocol"  (2007-04-12)
• HPV Vaccine Prevents Most Cervical Cancers and Genital Warts  (2007-03-28)
• Sleep Detective: Dr. Franco Seeks Causes of Parasomnias  (2007-03-28)
• Phobias, Part 2: Causes and Treatments  (2007-03-11)
• Nightmares, Sleepwalking, and Night Terrors Haunt Many  (2007-03-11)
• Greater Awareness of PMS Leads to Better Treatment Options  (2007-03-11)
• Medical College Vision Pioneers Look for Answers in Genes  (2007-03-11)
• Medical and Psychosocial Factors of Weight Loss Surgery  (2007-02-26)
• Facing Fears: Most Patients Can Overcome Phobias  (2007-02-26)
• One in Eight Births Is Preterm  (2007-02-26)
• College Receives Grant to Develop Palliative Care Curriculum  (2007-02-26)
• Medical College Practitioner Eases Pain with Acupuncture  (2007-02-12)
• Popular Diets Rarely Offer Long-Term Success  (2007-02-12)
• Psoriasis Begins in the Immune System  (2007-02-12)
• Acupuncture Can Be an Effective Option for Children  (2007-01-27)
• Seeking the Key to the Best Medication for Every Bipolar Child  (2007-01-27)
• Urinary Incontinence Can Usually Be Controlled  (2007-01-27)
• Gallium Compound May Offer Treatment for Lymphoma Patients  (2007-01-27)
• Symptoms Help Determine the Best Treatment for PTSD  (2007-01-11)
• Early Pulmonary Fibrosis Symptoms Are Easy to Ignore  (2007-01-11)
• Hand Center Treats an Array of Upper-Extremity Problems  (2007-01-11)
• Head Restraint Positioning Might Reduce Whiplash Injury  (2007-01-11)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Is Based on Individual Response to Danger  (2006-12-22)
• Exercise Is Crucial for a Longer, Healthier Life  (2006-12-22)
• SpineCare Clinics Offer Post-Injury Relief   (2006-12-22)
• ARCW HIV Clinic Provides Care for Women in Need  (2006-12-13)
• End-of-Life Care Costs Under Scrutiny  (2006-12-12)
• Some Sore Throats Require Evaluation  (2006-12-12)
• Guiding Severely Disabled Young Adults to a New Life  (2006-11-29)
• For Many, a Red Face Means Rosacea  (2006-11-29)
• Dizziness Calls for Fact-Based Treatment  (2006-11-29)
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine a Fully Approved Subspecialty  (2006-11-29)
• DIEP Flap for Breast Reconstruction: The New Gold Standard  (2006-11-11)
• Allergy Testing Supports Targeted Treatment  (2006-11-11)
• Vaccine Can Protect Girls, Young Women from Cervical Cancer  (2006-11-11)
• Anorexia, Bulimia Can Compromise Health and Life  (2006-10-30)
• Advanced Training Cuts Car Crash Extrication Time  (2006-10-30)
• New Treatments Open Doors for People with Spasticity   (2006-10-30)
• College Makes Commitment to Public and Community Health   (2006-10-30)
• Findings Confirm Close Link between Brain and the Miseries of IBS   (2006-10-12)
• Causes of ALS Remain Mysterious  (2006-10-12)
• Marrow and Cord Blood Database Provides Information Worldwide  (2006-09-29)
• Today, Liver Transplants Have an Outstanding Success Rate  (2006-09-27)
• AIDS Conference Draws Attention to Advances and Challenges  (2006-09-22)
• Donors and Doctors Save Lives with Skin and Bone Transplants  (2006-09-15)
• Many Diabetic Amputations are Preventable   (2006-09-13)
• Gene Therapy Could One Day Cure Hemophilia A Patients  (2006-09-13)
• As More in US Need Kidney Transplants, the Process is Refined  (2006-08-30)
• Bird Flu Scare Expends Valuable Public Health Resources  (2006-08-30)
• Head and Neck Cancers Require Specialized Approach  (2006-08-30)
• Rare, Aggressive Breast Cancer Hard to Detect and Diagnose   (2006-08-10)
• Arrhythmia: Taming the Troubled Heartbeat  (2006-08-10)
• Language Barriers Compromise Health Care for 50 Million Americans  (2006-08-10)
• Lessons from the Great Mumps Outbreak of 2006  (2006-07-26)
• Breast Cancer Study Focuses on Post-Menopausal Women  (2006-07-26)
• Sleep Vital To Health and Longevity, Especially for Third-Shifters  (2006-07-26)
• Treatments Save Lives When Skin Cancer Is Detected Early  (2006-07-12)
• Eliminating Constipation Is Vital to Digestive Health  (2006-07-12)
• Cholesterol: Too Much of a Good Thing  (2006-07-12)
• Summer Heat Can Kill  (2006-07-12)
• Device Lets Doctors Remove Clots from Brain   (2006-07-12)
• Remote Electronic System Improves Care for ICU Patients  (2006-06-29)
• New Drugs Offer Relief for Lupus Patients with Kidney Problems  (2006-06-29)
• Lactose Intolerance Unsettles Millions of Us  (2006-06-29)
• Coronary Obstructions Differ in African American, White Males  (2006-06-29)
• Simple, Painless Cataract Surgery Clears the Fog  (2006-06-13)
• Neck and Back Pain: Specialists Provide Full Range of Options  (2006-06-13)
• When Other Therapies Fail, Deep Brain Stimulation Could Help  (2006-06-09)
• Volunteers for Clinical Trials Are Partners in Medical Advances  (2006-06-09)
• MCW Researchers Link Female Athlete Triad to Cardiac Risk  (2006-05-25)
• Adults Can Help Save Obese Kids from an Unhealthy Future  (2006-05-25)
• Angioplasty Now Standard Care for Heart Attacks  (2006-05-25)
• Preventing, Mitigating, and Treating Radiological Injuries   (2006-05-25)
• Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Treatment  (2006-05-12)
• MCW Center for Medical Countermeasures against Radiation   (2006-05-11)
• Good News: Diet Can Help Prevent Cancer   (2006-05-11)
• Bionic Arm Helps Patients Regain Use of Hands  (2006-05-11)
• Sports Injuries Bloom in Spring  (2006-04-28)
• Dental Symptoms Can Expose Health Issues  (2006-04-27)
• MS, Part 2: New Treatments Improve Quality of Life  (2006-04-27)
• Specialists Work Together in Care of Scleroderma Patients  (2006-04-27)
• Gene Search Builds Knowledge about High Blood Pressure  (2006-04-13)
• Stepping Stones to Better Health  (2006-04-13)
• Millions of Americans at Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy  (2006-03-29)
• Lead Poisoning Threatens Milwaukee Children  (2006-03-29)
• Medicine Meets Aviation: Flight For Life Staffing  (2006-03-29)
• Total Joint Replacement Gets Patients Moving Again  (2006-03-29)
• Symptoms of Enlarged Heart Demand Rapid Follow-Through   (2006-03-13)
• Intensive Care in the Air: Flight For Life  (2006-03-13)
• ARDS Three Times More Deadly Than Heart Attack  (2006-03-10)
• TheraSphere Offers Liver Cancer Patients More Precise Treatment   (2006-02-24)
• Acne Can Sometimes Scar, Psychologically and Physically  (2006-02-24)
• Treating Tinnitus  (2006-02-24)
• Ability to Identify Celebrities Might Uncover Early Alzheimer's  (2006-02-10)
• Coronary Artery Disease Might Lurk Unknown  (2006-02-10)
• Older Women at Highest Risk for Hip Fractures  (2006-02-10)
• Brain Mapping Provides Direction for Surgeons  (2006-01-27)
• Sjogren's Can Damage Many Organs, Not Just Eyes  (2006-01-27)
• Best to Have Wisdom Teeth Removed as a Teenager  (2006-01-27)
• Research Explores Environmental Causes of Birth Defects  (2006-01-11)
• DLEK: Corneal Transplants without Stitches or Astigmatism  (2006-01-11)
• Anabolic Steroid Users Pay a Heavy Price  (2005-12-29)
• Medicine Winning Some Battles Against Childhood Cancer  (2005-12-29)
• Fibroid Embolization an Effective Alternative to Major Surgery   (2005-12-29)
• Chronic Pain Guidelines Outline Best Practices  (2005-12-12)
• Hemorrhoids: Very Common, But Usually Not Dangerous  (2005-12-12)
• "Push Hard and Push Fast," Say New CPR Guidelines  (2005-12-12)
• Fibromyalgia: Chronic Pain, Tender Points, No Known Cause  (2005-11-23)
• Urinary Tract Infections Common in Women, but Treatable  (2005-11-23)
• Meeting the Needs of Older Adults  (2005-11-23)
• Some Cancers Best Treated by Gynecologic Oncologists  (2005-11-09)
• Cascadia MediSpa Offers 'Health Care for the Skin'  (2005-11-09)
• Three-Pronged Approach Helps Smokers Quit for Good  (2005-11-09)
• Foot and Ankle Surgeons Address a Wide Range of Problems  (2005-11-09)
• Plastic Surgery Has Many Faces  (2005-10-26)
• Improvements in Joint Replacement Enhance Quality of Life  (2005-10-26)
• National Children's Study Launched  (2005-10-26)
• Breast Cancer Treatments Offer Patients Many Options  (2005-10-13)
• Innovation in End-of-Life Care  (2005-10-13)
• Musculoskeletal Oncology Center Offers Multi-Disciplinary Approach  (2005-09-29)
• Heart Failure Treatable with Careful Diagnosis  (2005-09-28)
• Medical Interpretation Affects Quality of Health Care   (2005-09-28)
• As "Boomers" Age, Arthritis Prevalence Jumps  (2005-09-09)
• Allergies: 35 Million in US Affected  (2005-09-09)
• Study Reveals Link between Obesity and Dementia  (2005-08-30)
• Minimizing the Risks of Organized Youth Sports  (2005-08-30)
• Childhood Asthma Still Increasing  (2005-08-30)
• Not Just for the Nearsighted Any More, LASIK Eye Surgery Advances  (2005-08-10)
• Spinal Surgery Not Always the Best Choice for Low Back Pain  (2005-08-10)
• Good News for People with Latex Allergies  (2005-08-10)
• Male Infertility: Causes and Treatment  (2005-07-27)
• Managing the Special Health Concerns of Women Athletes   (2005-07-27)
• Many Parents Bring Children to the ED for Nonurgent Care  (2005-07-13)
• Cardiac Second Opinion: Exploring Your Options  (2005-07-13)
• Acknowledging Death Can Relieve Patient's Anxiety  (2005-07-13)
• ResQ-Valve Improves Cardiac Arrest Survival Rate  (2005-06-29)
• Brain Blood Flow Research Holds Promise for the Future  (2005-06-28)
• Aching Back? Education and Prevention are Top Priorities  (2005-06-28)
• Pancreaticobiliary Center Provides Innovative Care  (2005-06-10)
• Dental Implants an Option for Replacing Missing Teeth  (2005-06-10)
• Language Imaging Lab Uses fMRI to Study Speech and Brain  (2005-06-10)
• Men and Heart Disease: Take Lifestyle Cues from Women  (2005-05-27)
• Life after Cancer: Late Effects on Long-Term Survivors  (2005-05-27)
• Surviving Rabies: A Medical First Takes Place at Children's Hospital  (2005-05-26)
• Public Awareness Fuels Dramatic Rise in Osteoporosis Diagnosis  (2005-05-26)
• Be Careful What You Ask For  (2005-05-26)
• Cell Transplants Can Cure Diabetes, But Drawbacks Abound  (2005-05-11)
• Pediatric Gastroenterology Practice Expands to Meet Need  (2005-05-11)
• Bone/Muscle Cancer: New Research and Technology  (2005-05-11)
• Stroke Program Provides Pioneering Treatment  (2005-04-27)
• New Ways to Protect Research Volunteers  (2005-04-27)
• Bone/Muscle Cancer: Teams Work to Save Life and Limb  (2005-04-27)
• Preventing Gun Violence by Designing Safer Products  (2005-04-13)
• Herbal Remedies: Use with Caution, Consult Your Provider  (2005-04-13)
• Froedtert & Medical College to Build New Cancer Center  (2005-04-13)
• Researcher Finds Portrayal of Doctors in Movies Has Changed  (2005-03-30)
• Rebuilding Children's Hearts: Norwood Procedure Survival Rates Best in the US  (2005-03-29)
• Medical College, Children's Hospital Break Ground for New Facility   (2005-03-29)
• Smoking Before Surgery a Dangerous Decision  (2005-03-10)
• For Some Patients, Surgery Carries Risk of Cognitive Dysfunction  (2005-03-04)
• Children's Hospital Rated Third in US by Child Magazine  (2005-03-04)
• Vertebroplasty Can Ease Pain of Compression Fractures  (2005-02-22)
• Intractable Epilepsy: When Medicine Can't Stop Seizures  (2005-02-22)
• Who Should Use Supplements?  (2005-02-22)
• Prostate Cancer Surgery: Weighing the Risks and Benefits  (2005-02-10)
• Weight Loss Programs: Less Is More  (2005-02-10)
• Umbilical Cord Blood Provides New Hope for Leukemia Patients  (2005-02-10)
• Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research   (2005-01-26)
• New Cholesterol Guidelines for High-Risk Patients  (2005-01-25)
• Chronic Health Conditions Not a Barrier to Successful Aging   (2005-01-07)
• Improving Quality of Life for People with COPD   (2005-01-07)
• Defibrillator/Pacemaker Advances Treatment of Heart Failure  (2004-12-29)
• Partial Splenectomy Helps Some Hereditary Blood Disorders  (2004-12-29)
• Are We Getting Enough Sun?  (2004-12-29)
• Child Vaccinations Hit New High; Pockets of Low Rates Remain  (2004-12-10)
• Frequent Indigestion, Dry Cough Might Mean Reflux Disease   (2004-11-23)
• Radiographers Provide "Gateway to Diagnosis"  (2004-11-23)
• Treatment Options for Acoustic Neuromas   (2004-11-23)
• "High Volume" Breast Cancer Surgeons Have Better Outcomes  (2004-11-10)
• Many Facial Sports Injuries Are Preventable   (2004-11-10)
• The Asthma-Influenza Connection  (2004-11-09)
• 'Melanoma Cocktail' Allows Testing for Cancer Cells During Surgery  (2004-10-27)
• Study Shows Lower Asthma Rates Among Farm Children   (2004-10-27)
• Failure to Thrive in Older Adults  (2004-10-26)
• Vioxx Withdrawn, Patients Urged to Contact Physicians   (2004-10-14)
• Surgeons Test Possible Treatment for Failed Blood Vessel Grafts  (2004-10-12)
• Stress Test Still First Choice in Detecting Heart Disease Risks  (2004-10-12)
• Keeping Metabolic Syndrome in Check  (2004-09-28)
• More Rectal Cancer Patients Can Avoid Colostomy  (2004-09-24)
• Hygiene Hypothesis: Are We Too "Clean" for Our Own Good?  (2004-09-24)
• Researchers Hope to Identify Heart Disease Genes  (2004-09-09)
• Easy Asthma Breath Test is Great for Kids  (2004-09-09)
• Opportunities for Childbearing after Cancer Treatment  (2004-08-27)
• Imaging Techniques Improve Cancer Detection  (2004-08-27)
• Keeping Kids Out of the Hospital  (2004-08-27)
• Helping Women Evaluate and Improve Their Health  (2004-08-13)
• CBID Focuses on Infectious Disease, Bioweapons  (2004-08-13)
• MCW Researcher Studies Role of Gallium as Anti-Cancer Agent  (2004-08-12)
• T-Cells Can Help Fight Graft-vs-Host Disease  (2004-07-28)
• Center Hopes to Change the Future of Kidney Disease  (2004-07-27)
• Common Condition Emerges as Possible Stroke Cause   (2004-07-27)
• Healing Eyes with Stem Cell Transplants  (2004-07-01)
• Study Says Higher Statin Doses = Lower Cholesterol  (2004-07-01)
• Grant Helps Project Ujima Reduce Repeat Injuries  (2004-07-01)
• Aspirin: Old Standby is the New Wonder Drug  (2004-06-29)
• Thinking Globally, Driving Locally: A New Traffic Safety Agenda  (2004-06-29)
• Pulmonary Hypertension a Major Risk for Adults with Sickle Cell  (2004-06-10)
• Health Officials Address Wisconsin Pertussis Outbreak  (2004-06-08)
• Prostate Cancer PSA Testing Faster, More Specific  (2004-05-27)
• No Causal Evidence for Mobile Phone - Brain Cancer Link  (2004-05-25)
• Antibiotic Resistant "Superbug" on the Rise  (2004-05-25)
• Young Women and Gynecology  (2004-05-13)
• The Other, Older Face of AIDS   (2004-05-13)
• Proteomics Center Adds to MCW Biotech Initiative  (2004-05-13)
• Palliative Care Center Recognized as Model for End-of-Life Care  (2004-04-28)
• Anti-Reflux "Dua Stent" Benefits Esophageal Cancer Patients  (2004-04-28)
• Gene Research Sheds Light on Cure for Colorblindness  (2004-04-14)
• MCW Researchers Identify Steps to Improve CPR Survival   (2004-04-14)
• Health Risks of Travel Range from Unusual to Mundane  (2004-04-14)
• Drug Research Targets Parkinson's Disease  (2004-03-23)
• Molds in the (Indoor) Environment  (2004-03-19)
• Consumers: Handle Asbestos With Care  (2004-03-11)
• Beating-Heart Surgery May Reduce Complications, Deaths  (2004-03-11)
• Healing with Light Moves Beyond Fiction  (2004-03-11)
• Managing High Blood Pressure in Active People  (2004-03-01)
• Whole Body Scans: Not for Everyone  (2004-02-20)
• Customization Is Crucial to Expert Jaw Joint Replacement  (2004-02-19)
• ADHD Drugs Do Not Increase Risk for Later Substance Abuse  (2004-02-13)
• Imaging Research Seeks Early Detection of Alzheimer's Risk  (2004-02-13)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease an "Equal Opportunity" Condition  (2004-02-13)
• College Researchers Studying Breast Cancer Follow-Up Care  (2004-01-28)
• Upward Trend for ER Visits Levels Off  (2004-01-28)
• With Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement, Less Is More  (2004-01-28)
• Functional MRI Studies View Dyslexia in Action  (2004-01-14)
• Defibrillators Combat Cardiac Arrest in Public and at Home  (2004-01-13)
• Memantine Approved to Treat Late-Stage Alzheimer's Symptoms  (2004-01-13)
• Newer Approaches to Multiple Myeloma Treatment Offer Hope  (2003-12-30)
• Many Women Ignore Greatest Health Risk: Heart Disease  (2003-12-19)
• When It Comes to Fats, Limit the Worst - Trans Fats  (2003-12-19)
• Increasing the Survival Rate for Biliary Cancer Patients  (2003-12-12)
• Medical College Researchers Seek Genetic Keys to Diabetes  (2003-12-12)
• Hepatitis C Treatment is Slowly Improving the Odds  (2003-12-10)
• Could It Be My Thyroid?  (2003-12-01)
• Keeping Pace with Heart Technology  (2003-11-26)
• Extra Burdens for Rural HIV/AIDS Patients   (2003-11-19)
• With Alzheimer's, the Caregiver Is a Patient, Too  (2003-11-14)
• People with HIV/AIDS Now Considering Quality of Life   (2003-11-13)
• Car Crash Studies Help Save Lives, Create 'Smarter Cars'  (2003-11-12)
• New Attitudes Enhance Care of Adults with Down Syndrome  (2003-10-30)
• Who's Too Old to Drive?   (2003-10-28)
• Prostate Cancer Research is Adding Years to Men's Lives  (2003-10-28)
• Frequent Use of Pain Relievers Linked To Hypertension  (2003-10-14)
• Women and Epilepsy, Part 2: Puberty Through Menopause  (2003-10-14)
• Women and Epilepsy, Part 1: Hormone Levels Can Influence Seizures  (2003-09-29)
• CT Scans Aid Lung Injury Diagnosis, Management  (2003-09-29)
• Sexuality after Spinal Cord Injury  (2003-09-16)
• Wisconsin Farmers Skip Protective Gear When Using Pesticides  (2003-09-09)
• Antibiotic Can Cause Reaction in Penicillin-Sensitive Patients  (2003-09-09)
• Sneezing, Wheezing, Coughing, Swelling... Is it an Allergy?  (2003-08-28)
• Study Follow-Up Shows Big Increase in Preschooler Vaccinations  (2003-08-28)
• Women Should Adjust Nutrition after Menopause  (2003-08-28)
• Language Barriers Lead to Medical Mistakes  (2003-07-30)
• Stealth Killer: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Often Give No Warning  (2003-07-25)
• Preventing Firearm Injuries and Fatalities  (2003-07-14)
• Asbestos-Related Illness: Still a Problem?  (2003-07-14)
• Ouch: Baby Boomers’ Knees Reach Middle Age  (2003-07-13)
• Revised Blood Pressure Guidelines Put Millions in New Category  (2003-07-13)
• Should I Go to the Emergency Department?  (2003-07-11)
• The Healthier, Happier, Smarter Kid: Stimulating the Young Brain  (2003-06-27)
• Six Sigma Program Takes Aim at Medical Errors  (2003-06-27)
• Fibroids, Usually Benign, Might Still Require Treatment  (2003-06-27)
• Prairie Dogs. Monkeypox. What’s Going On in Wisconsin?  (2003-06-12)
• Most Often, "Early" Puberty Still Normal  (2003-05-29)
• For Some Patients, Scleroderma Runs Deep  (2003-05-28)
• When Nothing Else Works: Surgical Treatment of Obesity  (2003-05-27)
• Statins Revolutionize Heart Disease Care  (2003-05-13)
• Spinal Cord Injuries – and Treatment – Can Change Lives  (2003-05-13)
• Millions are Unaware They Have Kidney Disease  (2003-05-13)
• Despite Breakthroughs, Cystic Fibrosis Answers Remain Elusive  (2003-04-29)
• Bikers Beware: Motorcycle Deaths on the Rise  (2003-04-29)
• End-Stage Alzheimer’s – the Long Goodbye  (2003-04-23)
• Getting a Grip on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome  (2003-04-11)
• VA Provides Services Tailored to the Needs of Women Veterans  (2003-03-29)
• CAIR: Science and Service in the Fight Against AIDS  (2003-03-28)
• SARS? WNV? For Most, Common Infections are the Real Worry  (2003-03-28)
• Bone Health: Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?  (2003-03-14)
• Research Focuses on Age-Related Macular Degeneration  (2003-03-12)
• PGD Offers Promising Option for Preventing Genetic Disorders  (2003-02-28)
• In the Hospital: Who Are All These People?  (2003-02-26)
• Medical College Helps Serve the Community’s Uninsured  (2003-02-14)
• CRP Test for Heart Disease Risk: Valuable, But Not Definitive  (2003-02-14)
• Functional Imaging: Reflections of the Brain at Work  (2003-02-14)
• Norwalk Viruses Widespread  (2003-01-31)
• Ups, Downs and In-Betweens:
  Manic Depression and Bipolar Disorder, One and the Same  (2003-01-30)
• What’s Causing Your Frequent Headaches? Look in the Mirror  (2003-01-23)
• How Do You Know When a Child Needs the ER?  (2003-01-14)
• Smallpox Vaccine Includes a Dose of Risk  (2003-01-14)
• With Diabetes, It’s the Complications That Kill You  (2003-01-14)
• 15-Second Procedure Saves Lives (and you already know how to do it)  (2002-12-31)
• Marrow Transplants Offer Hope for “Incurable” Disorders  (2002-12-28)
• New Clinical Information System Helps Ensure Patient Safety  (2002-12-28)
• Screening Tests Give Best Information About Health Risks  (2002-12-12)
• Steering Clear of Drunk Driving  (2002-12-10)
• US Obesity at an All-Time High  (2002-11-26)
• To Meet Future Needs, College Expands Geriatrics Program  (2002-11-26)
• Health Care Practitioners Focus on Family Violence  (2002-11-12)
• Treatments Brighten Outlook for Alzheimer’s Patients  (2002-11-12)
• Medical Mistakes: How Can They Be Prevented?  (2002-11-08)
• Gamma Knife Brain Surgery: No Pain, No Incision, No Anesthesia  (2002-10-30)
• Adolescent Depression Often Overlooked  (2002-10-30)
• Alcohol Use Disorders  (2002-10-11)
• E. Coli Outbreaks Becoming More Common in US  (2002-10-11)
• Length of Hospital Stays Continues to Decline  (2002-10-10)
• Chronic Pain Can Steal Sleep, Work and Pleasure  (2002-10-09)
• Mini Medical School Lets Public Sample the Doctor's Art  (2002-10-01)
• Lupus Deaths on the Rise in US  (2002-10-01)
• Close Parental Relationships Could Delay Adolescent Sex  (2002-09-13)
• The Medical College of Wisconsin's Central American Connection  (2002-09-05)
• One Percent of Americans Have Von Willebrand Disease: What Is It?  (2002-08-28)
• Bacterial Infection the Likely Culprit in Ulcer Formation  (2002-08-28)
• Skin Cancer Cases, Often Preventable, Are On The Rise   (2002-07-30)
• Wisconsin Beach Closings Put a Damper on Summer Fun  (2002-07-30)
• Recognizing Gastroesophageal Reflux in the Newborn  (2002-07-11)
• Bad News About Hormone Replacement Therapy  (2002-06-27)
• The Eye Institute Has a Vision for the Future  (2002-06-27)
• Eye Injuries from Fireworks Too Common in Summer  (2002-06-14)
• Kids on Things That Move  (2002-06-14)
• Update on Contraception,
  Part 2  (2002-06-13)
• Update on Contraception  (2002-05-31)
• Sleep Well, Be Well  (2002-05-14)
• Bacteria, Viruses Can Cause Infectious Arthritis   (2002-05-10)
• Advances Enhance Accuracy and Convenience of Pap Tests  (2002-04-30)
• Snoring Sends a Serious Signal  (2002-04-30)
• Firearm Injury Center Releases Stats on Violent Deaths in Wisconsin  (2002-04-14)
• Injured at Work:
  What You Can Do To Avoid Becoming a Statistic  (2002-03-28)
• CT Scans Detect Blood Clots in the Lungs and Legs  (2002-03-14)
• Schizophrenia: What It Is/What It Isn’t  (2002-03-13)
• One in Every Classroom:
  Kids with ADHD Struggle to Make the Grade  (2002-02-26)
• Medical College Clinic Turns Smokers Into Quitters  (2002-02-26)
• The Challenge:
  Staying Fit in Winter   (2002-02-13)
• Reproductive Medicine Clinic Helps Hopeful Parents-To-Be   (2002-02-13)
• Medical College Movement Disorders Program:
  “Our goal is to help patients maintain a normal life.”   (2002-02-08)
• Three Key Components in Back Injury Prevention  (2002-01-30)
• Injury Facts Reveal the Extent of the Problem  (2002-01-30)
• "It's Just An Accident"  (2002-01-30)
• MCW Researchers Consider the Ethics of Cloning   (2002-01-11)
• Disorders of Esophagus More Common In Older Adults  (2002-01-11)
• Smallpox Vaccine Research at the Medical College of Wisconsin  (2001-12-27)
• Human Genome Project Could Revolutionize Medicine  (2001-12-26)
• Celiac Disease More Prevalent in Diabetic Children  (2001-12-26)
• Over-the-Counter Treatments for Plantar Warts and Corns  (2001-12-13)
• Preventing Home Fires During the Holidays  (2001-12-13)
• Studies Question the Use of Herbs for Menopause Relief   (2001-11-29)
• Sports Concussions a Growing Concern  (2001-11-29)
• Travel Distance Might Affect Breast Cancer Treatment  (2001-11-14)
• Understanding Brain Function in Dyslexia  (2001-07-31)
• Neither Daycare nor Working Parents Affects Toilet Training  (2001-05-12)
• Welfare Reform May Inadvertently Harm Children  (2001-03-07)
• Locating the Timekeeping Centers of the Brain   (2001-02-26)
• Tissue Engineering Designed to Help Spine Surgery Patients  (2001-02-13)
• Treatment and Research Related to Endometriosis  (2001-02-07)
• Diabetes and Heart Disease   (2001-01-29)
• Current Research on Alzheimer's, Memory Loss, and Aging  (2001-01-26)
• Zeroing in on Genes Responsible for Human Obesity   (2001-01-09)
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Fibromyalgia   (2000-12-26)
• Light Emitting Diodes Aid in Wound Healing   (2000-11-28)
• Simple Reading Test Could Identify Patients Who Need Extra Attention  (2000-11-13)
• Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer Provides Answers  (2000-10-30)
• Genetic Testing Offers Information and Dilemmas  (2000-10-30)
• American Heart Association Dietary Guidelines  (2000-10-26)
• Training Encourages Health Care Providers to Spot Domestic Violence  (2000-10-11)
• Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Cocaine Users: A Silent Epidemic  (2000-10-09)
• Transferring Research Results to the Front Line Providers in HIV Prevention  (2000-09-27)
• Prevent Injuries in Young Soccer Players  (2000-09-27)
• Nasal Discomfort Can Be Caused By Irritants on the Job  (2000-09-12)
• Reflux Disease May Cause Sinusitis and Damage Teeth  (2000-09-12)
• Guidelines on Use of CPR from the American Heart Association  (2000-08-29)
• Pain Management for Patients With Late-Stage Dementia  (2000-08-29)
• Study Shows that Infants' Eyes May Indicate Physical Abuse  (2000-08-14)
• Medication is Only One Method of Managing Acute Pain in Children  (2000-08-10)
• Leukemia Patients Treated with Cord Blood Face Lower Risk of Complications  (2000-08-10)
• Alcohol Impairs Tumor-Suppressing Gene in Smokers  (2000-07-27)
• Accuracy of Screenings for Ovarian Cancer Is Still Inconsistent   (2000-07-13)
• Gene Therapy for Bleeding Disorder Has Potential For Cancer Treatment  (2000-07-12)
• Community Advocate Programs Improve Accessibility and Quality of Health Care   (2000-07-12)
• Personal Values are Key to Physicians' Job Satisfaction  (2000-06-28)
• Project ADAM to Place Heart Defibrillators in Schools  (2000-06-27)
• Children with Firearm Injuries at Risk for Repeat Violent Injuries and Death  (2000-06-08)
• Female Athletes Who Stop Menstruating May Face Heart Disease Risk  (2000-05-30)
• Cardiac Problems More Often Missed in Young Women and Minorities  (2000-05-11)
• Study Shows Cryosurgery Extends Options for Liver Tumor Treatment and Improves Survival Rates in Patients  (2000-05-10)
• Mapping System Improves Sinus Surgery Outcomes  (2000-05-10)
• Non-Age-Related Cataracts Are Treatable With Surgery  (2000-04-27)
• Older Breast Cancer Survivors Less Likely to Have Follow-up Mammograms  (2000-04-26)
• Don't Push Your Children Too Hard in Sports or Other Activities  (2000-04-26)
• Treatment for Liver Tumors  (2000-04-25)
• Understanding and Preventing Subsequent Strokes  (2000-04-13)
• Treatment Options for Age-Related Macular Degeneration  (2000-04-13)
• Community-Led HIV Intervention Program Helps Reduce AIDS Risk among Inner-City Women  (2000-04-12)
• Study Shows Male Breast Cancer Treatment Survival is the Same as in Women  (2000-03-30)
• Social Support and Confidence Predict AIDS Patient's Adherence to Complex Medication Regimens  (2000-03-29)
• First Major Kidney Transplant Study Shows Increased Organ Survival Rates  (2000-03-14)
• Researching the Cause of Macular Degeneration  (2000-03-14)
• Initiative Aims to Improve Patient Safety  (2000-02-11)
• Do Cellular Phones Cause Cancer?  (2000-02-11)
• Bioethics Study Shows Managed Care's Effect on Doctor-Patient Relationships  (2000-01-28)
• Gun Buyback Programs May Have Less Impact on Gun-related Fatalities than Expected  (1999-12-29)
• Medical Schools Working to Improve Doctors' Communication Skills  (1999-12-29)
• Seeking Environmental Causes for Birth Defects  (1999-12-29)
• Stem Cell Transplants Do Not Benefit All Breast Cancer Patients  (1999-12-14)
• Combatting the HIV Epidemic in Russia  (1999-11-18)
• Bladder Cancer Appears in Two Main Forms  (1999-11-13)
• Nursing Home Patients Benefit from Pain Management Model  (1999-10-29)
• Childhood Obesity Causes Diabetes and Other Health Problems  (1999-10-29)
• MCW Physician Authors Dieting Book  (1999-10-29)
• Car Accidents Can Lead to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder  (1999-10-13)
• Prostate Cancer Seldom Provides Warning Signs  (1999-09-29)
• Body's Appetite Suppressant Leptin Linked to High Blood Pressure in African Americans  (1999-09-28)
• Public Health Strategies Identified to Reduce Family Violence  (1999-08-30)
• Comprehensive Review Sheds Light on Birthmarks  (1999-08-30)
• Doctor Spent Years Compiling Book on Landmark Child Abuse Case  (1999-07-28)
• Study Finds Normal Life Span for Some after Bone Marrow Transplants  (1999-07-27)
• "Pacemaker for the Brain" Helps Children with Epilepsy  (1999-07-12)
• Advanced Map of Rat Genes Opens Avenues for Treating Human Diseases  (1999-06-29)
• Surgery for Parkinson's Disease  (1999-06-28)
• Memory Problem May Be Depression, Not Alzheimer's  (1999-05-10)
• Brain Cells Found to Regenerate  (1999-05-10)
• Do Environmental Pollutants Make Cancers More Aggressive?  (1999-05-04)
• Cancer Genetics: Finding and Treating Cancer Before It Occurs  (1999-05-04)
• Color Vision Screening Test Proven Fast and Accurate  (1999-05-03)
• Crohn's and Colitis Foundation  (1999-05-01)
• Mother of Twins Recovers After Unique Liver Transplant  (1999-04-21)
• A Fast and Efficient Test for Respiratory Viruses  (1999-02-01)
• Froedtert and Medical College Breast Care Center  (1998-12-18)
• Researchers Find Nicotine Affects the Same Brain Areas as Cocaine  (1998-10-12)
• Brachial Plexus Clinic  (1998-09-01)
• MCW Researchers Project Supply and Role of Non-Physician Clinicians  (1998-09-01)
• Donor Bone Marrow Transplants Help Patients with Severe Lymphoma  (1998-08-24)
• Using Diet to Lower Your Blood Pressure  (1998-08-07)
• Firearm-Related Suicides Similar in Rural and Urban Areas, Homicide Rates Higher in Urban Areas  (1998-08-01)
• Behavioral Interventions Reduce HIV-Related Sexual Risk Behavior  (1998-06-18)
• Reducing Alcohol-related Illness and Injury in Milwaukee County  (1998-06-04)
• Victim Shares Experience with Young Teens in Spinal Cord Injury Prevention Program  (1998-05-28)
• Orthopaedic Microsurgery  (1998-04-21)
• Simple Exercise Helps Tube-Fed Patients Return to Normal  (1998-04-03)