OMM powers athletic performance
By easing pain, improving function and increasing mobility, osteopathic manual medicine offers clear benefits to athletes.
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So when does this alumnus sleep?
When it comes to being a doctor, Michael Miller, D.O.’85, FACOS, FAPWCA, CWS, does it all and then some.
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Mapping the history of medicine, one discovery at a time
Back in 1628, English physician William Harvey published what some call the most important book in the history of medicine: His epic work, De Motu Cordis (On the Motion of the Heart and Blood), was the first to describe correctly and in detail the circulation of blood in the body.
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Does technology connect or isolate us?
What social connections mean about the way we teach our students The Internet and mobile connectivity have increased the number of tools to communicate and build social connections. From the 1981 AT&T slogan “Reach out and touch someone” to Twitter’s
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A 376-Year-Old WORK of WISDOM
Des Moines University’s Kendall Reed Rare Book Room recently acquired a rare, first English edition copy of The Workes of That Famous Chirurgion Ambrose Parey [sic], printed in 1634. French surgeon Ambroise Paré (1510-1590) made innumerable contributions to the field
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A Bronze Star for a brave heart
For his effectiveness, leadership and “loyal devotion to duty,” Michael was awarded the Bronze Star Medal last year.
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Taking a triathlon to a global level, literally
Charlie Wittmack, a Des Moines attorney, embarked on this epic journey July 1 when he jumped into the River Thames to swim to the North Sea and across the English Channel. He’ll follow that with a 9,000-mile bike ride across mountains and deserts in Europe, Asia and Nepal. Next he’ll hop off the bike to run a 950-mile trail from sea level at the Bay of Bengal through the Himalayas to the summit of Mount Everest.
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Des Moines’ Urban Renaissance
Marvel at a metropolitan makeover: Des Moines is truly cool now. Even the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and a bunch of other smart people say so.
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A day to remember: graduation 2010
Des Moines University’s 110th commencement was a mixture of joy, excitement and sadness over the loss of a DMU friend.
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Grooming the next generation
You might say R. Tim Yoho, D.P.M., FACFAS, dean of the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, is looking for his replacement. Long-term, that is.
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