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Moynihan wins national book award

June 19, 2012

Management expert Donald Moynihan has won an award from the American Political Science Association in recognition of the significant impact his 2008 book has had on public administration scholarship since its publication.

Nominations being accepted for WAA’s Forward under 40 Awards through July 8

June 18, 2012

The Wisconsin Alumni Association is accepting nomination for the Forward under 40 Awards.

Social class discrimination contributes to poorer health

June 15, 2012

Discrimination felt by teenagers based on their social class background can contribute to physiologic changes associated with poorer health, according to a new study led by a University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher.

UW Hospital and Clinics traffic advisory from June 14-29

June 14, 2012

From June 14 to 29, concrete replacement construction is taking place on the drive approaching the main entrance of UW Hospital and Clinics.

American Family Children’s Hospital moves up in U.S. News rankings

June 5, 2012

American Family Children’s Hospital has moved up substantially in this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings of children’s hospitals.

Wisconsin team reveals way to treat drug-resistant brain tumor cells

June 4, 2012

New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison explains why the incurable brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), is highly resistant to current chemotherapies.

UW expands physician assistant program

June 1, 2012

To address the continuing shortage of primary health-care providers in northern Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is collaborating with UW-Marathon County to expand its physician assistant (PA) program to the Wausau campus.

Health care costs drop if adolescent substance abused use 12-step programs

May 31, 2012

The use of 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, by adolescents with a history of drug and alcohol abuse not only reduces the risk of relapse but also leads to lower health care costs, according to research by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Breast stem cell research: Receptor teamwork required and a new pathway may be involved

May 30, 2012

Breast-cancer researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have found that two related receptors in a robust signaling pathway must work together as a team to maintain normal activity in mammary stem cells.

Wisconsin residents are living longer, but not better

May 29, 2012

The good news is that we're living longer. The bad news? People in Wisconsin are reaching old age more overweight, less wealthy and still drinking too much alcohol.

Students win policy challenge with solar energy initiatives

May 25, 2012

Two La Follette School students won the U.S. Department of Energy portion of the Startup America Policy Challenge with their proposal about how to make solar energy more affordable.

Clinical trial: More evidence that cancer drug treats macular degeneration

May 22, 2012

The second year of data from a nationwide, federally funded trial continues to show that the cancer drug Avastin (bevacizumab) is an effective and economical treatment for age-related macular degeneration.

Sleep apnea associated with higher mortality from cancer

May 21, 2012

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), commonly known as sleep apnea, is associated with an increased risk of cancer mortality, according to a new study.

Radiothon raises $528,507 for sick kids

May 14, 2012

The three-day, 39-hour radio broadcast hosted by Tracy Dixon and Mike Heller of Clear Channel Radio station 96.3 Star Country ended Friday night with the announcement of the grand total.

Emergency department doctor cautions against ATV dangers

May 11, 2012

The American Family Children’s Hospital emergency medical staff says there has been a cluster of children who have been injured, or killed, during ATV use recently.

UW-Madison student among winners in UW System essay contest

May 11, 2012

Jacquelyn Bonavia is among three winners of the UW System Liberal Arts Essay Scholarship.

Sleep apnea associated with higher mortality from cancer

May 9, 2012

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), commonly known as sleep apnea, is associated with an increased risk of cancer mortality, according to a new study.

Symposium honors legacy of the late biomolecular chemist Paul Bertics

May 7, 2012

A May 11 symposium honors the life and legacy of Paul Bertics, a biomolecular chemist who died last December.