Occupational Medicine rotation shows student how work shapes health

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
A patient’s job can offer important clues about their health, but understanding the relationship between work and illness requires more than asking what someone does for a living.

UI Lung Cancer Screening Program helps patients stay on track with early detection

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Since 2018, the University of Iowa Lung Cancer Screening Program has helped patients access annual screening, understand their results, and receive follow-up care when needed.

Faculty studies address health care challenges for rural Veterans

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Several department faculty members are leading research projects to improve care and health outcomes for rural Veterans.

Shibli-Rahhal wins national educator award

Friday, September 25, 2026
Amal Shibli-Rahhal, MD, MSc, MME, is among the Laureate recipients chosen by the Endocrine Society, the leading national professional organization for endocrinologists.

Dayal, Pradeep study Long COVID’s impact across multiple organ systems

Thursday, September 24, 2026
According to a new publication developed by several department members, people diagnosed with Long COVID may be vulnerable to a range of health complications long after the initial infection resolves.

How Simmering turns healthcare data into better care

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Jacob Simmering, PhD, uses large healthcare datasets to better understand that process and opportunities for early care.

Integrated care model improves hepatitis C treatment access for people with substance use disorder

Friday, September 4, 2026
A new study co-authored Andrea Weber, MD, who holds dual appointments in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry, found that bringing hepatitis C treatment directly into an addiction medicine clinic significantly increased the number of patients who started therapy.

Bowen to examine the impact of rurality on outcomes in cystic fibrosis-related diabetes

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Elizabeth Bowen, MD, clinical assistant professor in Endocrinology and Metabolism, has received a three-year, $193,060 career development and training grant from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF).

VHA National Telehospitalist Program renewed with three-year funding

Monday, August 31, 2026
What started as a pilot serving a rural Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital in Wisconsin has expanded to 15 more sites across 11 states and covering up to 400 beds at any given day

Imai discovers protein’s role in insulin secretion

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
A study led by Yumi Imai, MD, Professor in Endocrinology and Metabolism, has identified a protein that helps pancreatic beta cells respond to glucose and release insulin.