01 May Study: Low-tech interventions increase cancer screenings among rural women
Using low-tech interventions like a DVD and patient navigation services delivered by phone increases the odds of obtaining cancer screenings among rural women....
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25 Apr UW showcases statewide and local impact in latest reports
A newly released series of reports from the University of Wisconsin–Madison showcases how the university connects with each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties....
19 Apr A day in the life of a wannabe clinical trial participant: Desperately seeking recruitment
Are clinical trials struggling with recruitment due to a lack of time and resources for proper customer service?...
18 Apr UW Health using Microsoft AI in Epic Systems medical records
UW Health is among three health care providers using artificial intelligence developed by Microsoft Corp. to draft message responses in electronic medical records by Verona-based Epic Systems....
17 Apr In what could be a ‘big shift’ for cancer treatment, mRNA vaccine shows promise against melanoma
If the results of a recent study hold up, it will mark a dramatic turnaround for cancer vaccines, which have been tested and failed for decades....
17 Apr FDA mulling trial design issues for long-term opioids in chronic pain
Agency advisors will consider pros, cons of an enriched enrollment randomized withdrawal design....
17 Apr A silent crisis in men’s health gets worse
For years, the conventional wisdom has been that a lack of sex-specific health research mainly hurts women and gender minorities. While those concerns are real, a closer look at longevity data tells a more complicated story....
14 Apr A ‘new chapter’ for UW–Madison: Jennifer L. Mnookin installed as institution’s 30th leader
The University of Wisconsin–Madison formally installed Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin as its 30th leader on April 14, 2023, during a jubilant and majestic investiture ceremony steeped in tradition yet focused squarely on building a strong future for the university....
12 Apr UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health partner to launch the UW Clinical Trials Institute
We are proud to announce the formation of the University of Wisconsin Clinical Trials Institute. a true partnership between UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health....
12 Apr A Parkinson’s ‘game changer,’ backed by Michael J. Fox, could lead to new diagnostics and, someday, treatments
Researchers made a discovery that may soon be used to develop better diagnostics, but more importantly could rapidly accelerate the search for treatments for Parkinson's....