Tag School of Medicine and Public Health
TomoTherapy sold, but medical physics spinoffs continue to benefit Wisconsin
The announcement March 7 that TomoTherapy Inc., a Madison producer of sophisticated cancer treatment equipment, was sold to Accuray, a California maker of equipment for radiation surgery, spotlights the economic impact of the Department of Medical Physics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Moms’ mental health needs attention during and after pregnancy
Poor mental health before and during pregnancy are "giant red flags" predicting which new mothers are more likely to suffer postpartum mood disorders, a new nationwide survey reveals.
Asthma through the eyes of a medical anthropologist
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
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.
Thyroid removal is safe and effective for Graves’ disease
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.
William Clancy rejoins faculty as sports medicine chair
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.
Study: Natural supplement may reduce common-cold duration by only half a day
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…
Age at first pregnancy associated with breast cancer risk
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.