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UW Health transplant surgeon joins national transplant advisory group
Dr. Yolanda Becker has spent her medical career transplanting organs. Now she’ll be a key part of the governmental body that helps to keep organ transplantation safe and effective.
Nitrous oxide eases pain, stress of children’s treatment
The pleasing aroma of bubble gum, orange or vanilla is changing the way many young patients are sedated for certain medical procedures.
Novel anti-epilepsy drug developed at Wisconsin to begin clinical trials
A sugar-like substance used for years in medical imaging is about to be tested in clinical trials to see if it can protect people who suffer from frequent epileptic seizures.
Slide show: An Icy Melody
Gentle waves from Lake Mendota shift and fracture ice cover beginning to form along the campus shoreline on Dec. 18. The motion of the floating sheets of ice produced a wind-chime-like musical melody that could be heard by those walking along much of the Temin Lakeshore Path.
Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t take a holiday
The bright lights, big crowds and bustle that make the holidays fun for most of us often do just the opposite for people with Alzheimer's and those who care for them.
Moments in Time: 2009 Photographers’ Choice Slide Show
As another year on this thriving campus wraps up — and a new decade is about to begin — University Communications photographers have chosen a sampling of images from 2009.
Give the gift of UW–Madison this season
With the holiday season comes the opportunity to give gifts to loved ones. Here are some possibilities for your favorite Badger fan.
Madison Initiative accepts 114 second-round proposals
The Madison Initiative for Undergraduates (MIU) has accepted 114 proposals for review for its second-round deadline on Nov. 23.
Seasonal flu shots available for faculty, staff through Dec. 11
Injectable seasonal flu shots will be offered to faculty and staff at a number of campus locations next week, Dec. 7-11.
Slide show: Rail Jam at Memorial Union
More than 30 local skiers and snowboarders competed for fun and prizes on 20 tons of man-made snow during the Hoofer Ski and Snow Board Club's first Hoofer Rail Jam at the Memorial Union Terrace on Nov. 19, 2009.