Tag School of Medicine and Public Health

Asthma through the eyes of a medical anthropologist

February 18, 2011

Asthma diagnosis and management vary dramatically around the world, said David Van Sickle, an honorary associate fellow at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, during a presentation today (Feb. 18) at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

UW’s Sollinger honored for transplant mentorship

February 16, 2011

Hans Sollinger, professor of surgery and an internationally recognized transplant surgeon, has been honored for his work as a mentor for junior faculty in transplant surgery.

Public health conference to focus on environmental health

February 16, 2011

Sollinger honored for mentorship

February 16, 2011

Thyroid removal is safe and effective for Graves’ disease

February 15, 2011

Surgical removal of the thyroid isn't usually considered as the first option in treating Graves' disease, but a new University of Wisconsin–Madison study suggests that in experienced hands maybe it should be.

Research shows how enzyme relevant to cancer forms and works

February 4, 2011

Morgridge Center supports initiatives through matching grant program

January 27, 2011

The Morgridge Center for Public Service at the University of Wisconsin–Madison recently awarded 11 matching grants totaling $334,739 to support service learning, community-based research or civic engagement work by UW–Madison faculty and researchers in the areas of education, environment or health.

William Clancy rejoins faculty as sports medicine chair

January 25, 2011

William Clancy, who developed numerous surgical knee reconstruction techniques now used by nearly all orthopedic surgeons around the world, is rejoining the faculty of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Author Seth Mnookin to discuss vaccine-autism controversy

January 10, 2011

Study: Natural supplement may reduce common-cold duration by only half a day

December 20, 2010

An over-the-counter herbal treatment believed to have medicinal benefits has minimal impact in relieving the common cold, according to research by the University of…

State smoking ban has improved indoor air quality by more than 90 percent, study finds

December 14, 2010

Older people with severe asthma need higher H1N1 vaccine dose

December 14, 2010

Diverting Medicare patients increases cost, doesn’t improve outcomes

December 9, 2010

Age at first pregnancy associated with breast cancer risk

December 1, 2010

Having children later in life or not at all, combined with a trend in obesity may increase risk of a breast cancer that is hard to detect.

UW-Madison study links brain damage to insomnia

November 29, 2010

Distinctive sleep pattern could reveal schizophrenia

November 23, 2010

Schwarze to shape health policy as Institute of Medicine Fellow

November 19, 2010

UW-Madison researchers win White House science awards

November 15, 2010

Two University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers are among the country's most promising young researchers, according to the White House.

UW-Madison begins collaborative ADHD research program

November 13, 2010

Two faculty chosen for national medical honor society

November 5, 2010

Cynthia Haq and John Harting, faculty leaders at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, have been elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society.