Utah's only academic medical center uses data from more than 40,000 patient surveys to rate its physicians on nine measures using a five-star system.
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As part of first lady Michelle Obama's Joining Forces initiative, the University of Utah School of Medicine has partnered with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) in a commitment to creating a new generation of doctors, medical schools, and research facilities that will make sure wounded U.S. combat forces receive the care worthy of their service.... Read More
In a first of its kind study, researchers have found that using two way audio-video telemedicine to deliver stroke care, also known as telestroke, appears to be cost-effective for rural hospitals that don't have an around-the-clock neurologist, or stroke expert, on staff. ... Read More
The University of Utah Stroke Center has been recognized once again for the highest level of achievement in using evidence-based guidelines to provide the best possible care to patients through The American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines® and Target Stroke® programs.... Read More
Diabetes: Focus on Women provides a practical approach for all women with diabetes and their caregivers. Proceeds from book sales will help defray medical costs of the uninsured with diabetes.... Read More
U of U School of Medicine researchers have found compelling evidence that Parkinson's disease is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer and melanoma.... Read More
The Dynavision D2 is a high-tech tool designed to help patients with a neurological disease
or injury regain the visual and motor skills necessary to drive.
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Jack H. Petajan, M.D., Ph.D., professor of neurology and School of Medicine faculty member for 36 years, died Wednesday, June 22, after a courageous battle against biliary cancer and its complications.... Read More
