Procedure cures some diabetes – but not as previously reported
Three labs independently found no evidence that cells injected from the spleens of healthy mice had formed new insulin-producing beta cells in the diabetic mice.
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Saturday night fever
Photo by Kevin LowderForrest Rogers-Marcovitz shows off his break-dancing moves at the Bayou Ball, which raised more than $1,500 for Habitat For Humanity’s Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
Program to eliminate elephantiasis has early success
After five years of annual mass treatments with two drugs, researchers found that rates of filarial infection, which can lead to disfiguring and disabling elephantiasis, sharply declined in Egypt.
Patients wanted for studies of polycystic kidney disease treatment
Researchers will study whether combining two blood-pressure drugs will work better than one in slowing the progression of the autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
Up and over
Photo by Robert BostonOccupational therapy students learn to use different mobility devices.
Well done
Photo by Robert BostonEd Walter was among more than 70 employees honored for their years of service to WUSM.
Campus Authors: John P. Boineau
The ECG in Multiple Myocardial Infarction and the Progression of Ischemic Heart Disease presents a unique view of the use of electrocardiograms.
United Way Campaign falls just short of reaching record goal
The goal was set at $535,000, the highest in school history; money raised as of March 24 totaled $533,022 — less than $2,000 short.
Collaboration, computers changing the nature of modern mathematical proofs, Krantz says
Steven Krantz says it’s becoming more difficult to verify proofs today and that the concept of the proof has undergone serious change over the past 30 years.
Educational workshops April 5-7: Planning for special-needs kids
Topics to be addressed include government benefit eligibility, guardianship/conservatorship, and financial security and funding options.
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