Clinical Trial at Medical School Focuses on Pre-Diabetes Date: September 30, 2010
Dr. Terry Shintani is one of the study leaders
Researchers at the John A. Burns School of Medicine are conducting a clinical trial of a naturally-occurring amino acid to determine if it can curb Type 2 diabetes in people who don't yet have the disease. Volunteers who complete the study will receive $400.
Call 692-0908 or Click HERE to register for the study.
*LINK here to see a story about the clinical trial by KHON2 News.
$1 Million Check Presented to Center for Cardiovascular Research Date: September 30, 2010
Thanks to a $1 million anonymous gift, the John A. Burns School of Medicine's Center for Cardiovascular Research will be better equipped to fulfill its research mission to better understand, prevent and treat heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions.
VIDEO CLIP: School, University Grateful for Gift Date: September 30, 2010
RESEARCH: Patients would consider cheaper, less effective drugs Date: September 28, 2010
Dr. Tseng's study underscores patients concerns about drug costs and effectiveness
One in three people would consider choosing a less effective drug if the prescription costs less, according to new research by the UH medical school's (Department of Family Medicine and Community Health) Dr. Chien-Wen Tseng. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser published her column.
Read more in FULL STORY.
Look for Think Tech Hawaii on OC16: On Location at UH Medical School This Week Date: September 27, 2010
"Think Tech Hawaii" and host Jay Fidell videotaped on location at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, interviewing Dean Jerris Hedges and faculty and watching students in action. The program next airs on Tuesday, September 28 at 3;30 p.m, and Saturday, October 2 at 6 p.m.
With FlashPlayer, enjoy the slideshow "behind the scenes" above.
Clinical Trial at UH Medical School Focuses on Pre-Diabetes Date: September 23, 2010
KOHN2 Image, taken at the medical school
Researchers at the John A. Burns School of Medicine are conducting a clinical trial of a naturally-occurring amino acid to determine if it can curb Type 2 diabetes in people who don't yet have the disease, but who appear on the path toward the illness.
Volunteers are being sought to take part. Patients who complete the study will receive $400.
Internal Giving Campaign Begins for Faculty and Staff with Ice Cream Kick-off Date: September 17, 2010
Faculty and staff enjoyed ice cream sundaes to celebrate the kick-off of the medical school's internal giving campaign. The school believes giving to support the school's mission in Hawai'i begins here at home. Donations to the "Starting From the Inside Out" campaign can be made through Oct. 15 by contacting jeffrie.jones@uhfoundation.org.
With FlashPlayer, enjoy the slide show above.
National Institutes of Health Awards $9.2 Million to UH Manoa Date: September 16, 2010
The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa has been awarded a $9.2 million
grant to support biomedical research, under the direction of The John A. Burns
School of Medicine’s faculty members Dr. Eric Holmes and Dr. David Haymer.
The new grant will include researchers and programs at UH Manoa, the University of Hawai‘i’s Kapi‘olani and Hawai‘i Community Colleges, the UH Hilo College of Pharmacy and at Chaminade University and Hawai‘i Pacific University.
Internal Giving Campaign: Showing Support from our School 'Ohana Date: September 13, 2010
Campaign Co-Chairs Dr. Raul Rudoy and Dr. Damon Sakai
THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE'S 2010 internal giving campaign kicks off September 17. The campaign, in its third year, allows faculty and staff to invest in the future of the school.
Steep Rise in Basketball-Related Brain Injuries Among Young People Date: September 13, 2010
The number of basketball-related traumatic brain injuries in children aged 5-19 jumped 70 percent over 11 years, according to a study in the October issue of Pediatrics.
At the University of Hawai'i, medical teams continue to emphasize educating students about the dangers of concussions and other brain injuries.
Higher Education Summit: More Degrees, More Jobs Needed Date: September 13, 2010
Business, academic and elected leaders attended the Higher Education Summit in Waikiki
Sixty-five percent of Hawaii's jobs in the future will require a college education, according to University of Hawaii President MRC Greenwood. On September 10, Greenwood told the audience at the first-ever Hawaii Higher Education Summit that the university wants to boost the number of degrees it grants by 25% within the next five years.
Stem Cell Stalemate: Action Urged Date: September 08, 2010
Dr. Allsopp in the lab
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL COLLEGES ran a full‐page advertisement in The Washington Post on Sept. 3, asking Congress to resolve the latest legal stalemate over stem cell research. The John A. Burns School of Medicine's Dr. Jerris Hedges was one of 75 Deans to sign on. Hawai'i Public Radio’s Adrienne LaFrance visited with one of the UH medical school's top stem cell scientists, Dr. Richard Allsopp, to learn more.
Click here to hear the story.
National Children's Study Gearing Up in Hawai'i Date: September 08, 2010
THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MĀNOA Study Center for the National Children's Study has been ramping up operations for the largest long-term study in the United States. Randy Obata reports the study will look at how children’s health is affected by a number of factors, including their family health history and the places where they live, learn, and play.
Internal Giving Campaign: Showing Support from our School 'Ohana Date: September 07, 2010
2010 campaign co-chairs Dr. Raul Rudoy and Dr. Damon Sakai
THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE'S 2010 internal giving campaign kicks off September 17. The campaign, in its third year, allows faculty and staff to invest in the future of the school.
UH public health grads, students turn out for UHAA day Date: September 01, 2010
THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH ALUMNI Association turned out for the first UH Alumni Association Day held on Saturday, August 28. A number of UH alumni organizations from the University System staffed tables located center stage at Kane‘ohe’s Windward Mall.
“UHAA Day was informative and fun,” said Sheri Gon, public health alumna and faculty at the John A. Burns School of Medicine’s Department of Medical Technology.
Watch the UHAA slideshow or click FULL STORY to read more.
Gifts, partnership save medical technology program Date: September 01, 2010
TWO OF HAWAI'I'S LARGEST clinical testing companies have pitched in to save the only professional training program in the field of medical technology in the state.
Dean Jerris Hedges explains how the companies and the University came together to save an important career pathway.
VIDEO: National Children's Study gears up in Hawai'i Date: September 01, 2010
THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MĀNOA Study Center for the National Children's Study has been ramping up operations for the largest long-term study in the United States. Randy Obata reports the study will look at how children’s health is affected by a number of factors, including their family health history and the places where they live, learn, and play.
