NewsMedical – Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Eric Henderson found an innovative way to use the Spider Limb Positioner, a surgical device that mobilizes patients’ limbs so that surgeons are more free to operate.
Archive for 2014
Atherosclerosis Researcher Receives Prestigious NIH Grant
Geisel post-doctoral researcher Elaina M. Melton, PhD, has received a prestigious NIH fellowship for emerging scientists that will support her research on two cholesterol-related diseases, atherosclerosis and xanthomatosis.
Research Shines Light on Nighttime Symptoms of PTSD
Columbia Chronicle – For many who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder, nighttime symptoms manifest as insomnia, nightmares, and disturbed sleep patterns. According to Matthew J. Friedman, professor of psychiatry at Geisel, “There is some debate about whether PTSD is primarily a fault of the disturbed sleep patterns or if the disturbed sleep is a consequence of all the other deregulation that occurs from the disorder, but there is likely some basis for both perspectives.”
Investigating the Deadly Potential of a Common Fungus
A highly competitive grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund will lay the foundation for better treatments for invasive fungal infections.
The 125 Percent Solution for American Health Care
VOX – Americans are charged higher prices for health care than anyone else. The article cites research conducted by Professor of Medicine Elliot Fisher and colleagues, which found that the prices that Americans pay for medical procedures and services vary wildly depending on where they are, who they are, whether they’re insured, whom they’re insured by, and which hospital they go to.
Are Sugar Daddies to Blame for HIV Transmission in Africa?
Scientific American – Associate Professor of Medicine Tim Lahey’s blog discusses a study which found that, contrary to expectations, participation in intergenerational sex did not impact the likelihood of contracting HIV.
Community Research and Mentors Immerse Students in American Indian Health
In the second of a four-part series examining Geisel’s work in American Indian and Alaska Native communities, students reflect on a special research experience within an American Indian housing development in Minneapolis, and the invaluable mentoring of Geisel alumni in Minnesota.
Residency Training Predicts Physicians’ Ability to Practice Conservatively
Doctors trained in locations with less intensive (and expensive) practice patterns appear to consistently be better at making clinical decisions that spare patients unnecessary and excessive medical care, according to a new study in JAMA Internal Medicine.
With ‘Bucket’ Donations Pouring In, Maine Lab Expects More ALS Work
Portland Press Herald – Researches in northern New England will benefit from more than $100 million in donations raised by The ALS Bucket Challenge for the ALS foundation. The article quotes Elijah Stommel, professor of neurology at Geisel, and discusses his research on the connection between ALS and algae blooms. “The more money is poured into this,” Stommel said, “the more chances we have for improvements in therapies.”
Health Coaches Help Patients Battle Chronic Illness
VPR – This story on health coaches helping diabetes patients highlights the success of Inger Imset, a health coach who specializes in patient education at the Geisel School of Medicine.