Diabetes is a serious and potentially deadly disease that requires major lifestyle changes. In addition to healthy eating and exercise habits, diabetics must monitor their blood glucose, administer insulin when necessary and care for their feet. Foot problems are a […]
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The Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine has made a commitment to train the next generation of health professionals to address the health impacts of climate change. Deans from 30 medical, public health and nursing schools from 26 institutions
Brady Stewart, D.P.M.’17, represented the Iowa Podiatric Medical Society (IPMS) on Capitol Hill in a meeting with Iowa Senator Charles Grassley to talk podiatric health care in Iowa. Stewart joined podiatrists Gene Nassif, D.P.M., of Cedar Rapids, and Tiffany Hauptman, D.P.M., of Mount Pleasant,
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All 51 members of the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Class of 2015 were selected by residency programs. In addition, the Class of 2015 achieved a 100% pass rate following the two administrations of the Part II APMLE Clinical
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College students and working professionals interested in a health care career are invited to Des Moines University on Friday, April 10, for an interactive exploration of DMU’s graduate programs and campus. Discover DMU runs from 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
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J.D. Polk, D.O., M.S., M.M.M., CPE, FACOEP, dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Yogesh Shah, M.D., M.P.H., associate dean of global health, have been invited by the White House to a pair of events focused on climate change and
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Community leaders will discuss the health and economic benefits of renewable energy and energy efficiency at Des Moines University on April 7, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The panel discussion, titled “Bridging the Clean Energy Divide: Affordable Clean Energy Solutions
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Phillip E. Ward, D.P.M., was named president of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Board of Trustees at the 95th Annual House of Delegates meeting at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC. Ward practices podiatric medicine in Durham, NC, and will serve
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Stroke is the number one cause of adult disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Despite its prevalence, many misconceptions remain about stroke. These common myths have been perpetuated for far too long and it’s
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Drew Lewis, associate professor of osteopathic manual medicine at DMU, was among the authors of “Predictive Relationship of Osteopathic Manual Medicine Grades and COMLEX-USA Level 1 Total Scores and Osteopathic Principles and Practice Subscores” published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic
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