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Last spring, Emma, then 6, was near death from leukemia. Doctors used a disabled form of the virus that causes AIDS to fight the cancer cells, an experiment that had never been tried in anyone with the type of leukemia Emma had. Today, Emma is cancer-free. Watch this amazing video of Emma's story.University of Kansas Medical Center shared a link.
Bring the kids to "Science Saturday: the Body," 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the KU Natural History Museum, where they can enjoy activities and games while learning about what's in the human body. Who knows, it might just inspire them to become a KU Medical Center student someday!- RecommendationsSee All
Donald DavidsonThank you for my kidney transplant! You folks are awesome.about 3 months ago
Jessica WestfallThank you to all the staff that took care of my dad while he was there!! Dr Camarato for the quickness of fixing his fractured skull and thinking there could have been more damage (which there was)...Dr Ebersole for the PED that your were able to place....the nursing staff on 2nd Floor (SICU), and the nursing staff on unit 51!!! All of you made being at the hospital that much easier and I would reccommend you to all!!about 3 months ago
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Nancy Nyberg Tibma O'BrienThank you KU Med for giving my sister Ann a mastectomy. It went great. They are a very compassionate place.41 · about 9 months ago
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The American public trusts nurses more than any other profession in the country -- more than doctors, dentists, police officers and even clergy, according to an annual Gallup poll. "Like" if you agree!- LikesSee All
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Residents at KU Medical Center's Department of Internal Medicine created this fun video inspired by their love-hate relationship with their pagers. Enjoy "Page Me Maybe." Great job, residents!University of Kansas Medical Center shared a link.
Some universities are bringing dogs to campus to help students forget the stress of finals week. What do you think about this puppy therapy?- On Saturday, the CBS Evening News featured the Salina campus in a segment about the rural doctor shortage. First-year student JuliAnne Rathbun did a great job of explaining why she hopes to practice in a smaller community.
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"I will never forget you." A touching blog post about a medical student's gratitude for the donor who is helping him become a doctor.- Don't forget to stop by the KU Med Store tomorrow and Friday for a Faculty and Staff Appreciation event! See author and illustrator Rob Peters tomorrow and former Royal Frank White on Friday at book signings from noon to 2 p.m. Also, KU merchandise is 25 percent off and you can enter a drawing for a $50 gift card and have refreshments. Don't miss it!
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Thanks to programs developed by researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center and the American Indian Health Research & Education Alliance, American Indians are finding it easier to quit smoking without forsaking their culture.University of Kansas Medical Center shared a link.
CDC reports that the flu season is already taking off, and it is shaping up to be a bad one. The good news is the vaccine is well-matched to the strains of flu seen so far. If you haven't been vaccinated yet, it's not too late! KUMC employees can get shots today through Friday. Call Occupational Health at 8-2766 for times.- Exciting news today for lots of people and the entire region: Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, The University of Kansas Hospital, the University of Kansas Medical Center, and The University of Kansas Physicians, leading medical insti...tutions in Kansas and Missouri, today announced plans to develop a single, integrated pediatric program. Read more: http://www.kumc.edu/news-listing-page/pediatrics-and-childrens-mercy-hospital.htmlSee More
- The Salina campus has received national coverage. Fox News visited the campus to talk to Dr. Cathcart-Rake and students about the program. Here's the segment that aired this morning.
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Because military families tend to move a lot, maintaining treatment for a child with developmental disabilities can be difficult. A University of Kansas Medical Center diagnostic clinic at Fort Leavenworth began in 2009 to help families get timely diagnoses and continue care at their next location.University of Kansas Medical Center shared a link.
Do you have Powerball fever? If so, and if and when you don't win the jackpot, you can take comfort in research that finds winners aren't really any happier than the losers.University of Kansas Medical Center shared a link.
A study finds a text-messaging system between doctors and patients has multiple benefits. “We’ve just got to get over it and start texting,” said Rosni Rao, M.D., study co-author and vice chief of staff at UT Southwestern’s Zale Hospital. “It’s the way everything is going.” What do you think?University of Kansas Medical Center shared a link.
The next time you see a doctor, will he or she "prescribe" a mobile health app? Patients like the technology, and doctors find they can help increase patient compliance and education.- ActivityDecemberPeople Who Like ThisVisits194531
