According to the American Cancer Society, much of the suffering and death from cancer could be prevented by increasing the use of established screening tests and addressing lifestyle factors such as tobacco use, diet and physical activity. To respond to […]
80 percent by 2018: taking steps to conquer colorectal cancer Read More
Health care professionals dedicate their careers to the well being of others. To do so, they are frequently put in adverse or potentially dangerous situations. Unfortunately, violence against health care workers has steadily increased over the past several years and
Health care violence: protect your health Read More
Ultrasound — a technology that uses high-frequency sound waves to make images of organs and structures in the body — can give health care providers in-depth insights into their patients’ conditions without using invasive procedures or ionizing radiation, as X-rays and CT
Students lead ultrasound workshop Read More
At the recent meeting, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Board of Trustees decided that the deadline for AOA members to meet the 2013-2015 CME requirements would be extended through May 31, 2016. AOA members will have the option to apply
AOA 2013-2015 CME deadline extended Read More
Des Moines University Continuing Medical Education was recently awarded a grant from the The France Foundation to provide the educational program, PILOT (Pulmonary Fibrosis Identification: Lessons for Optimizing Treatment). The grant was part of a national initiative designed to provide
A diverse partnership for a difficult disease Read More
On October 28, 2015, approximately 300 health care professionals, students, and community members from a wide variety of backgrounds gathered together for one common mission – to save lives and address the issue of cancer prevention. Des Moines University Continuing
Screening of Someone You Love a success Read More