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CLINICAL CARE

Type 2 diabetes drug improves weight loss, blood sugar in certain Type 1 patients with obesity

A new clinical trial, the first of its kind, showed positive outcomes for certain Type 1 diabetes patients when taking semaglutide once per week.

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EDUCATION

Journey to MD: What's it like to be a first-year student at IU School of Medicine?

IU medical students Mout-Maine Moustapha and Sarah Vaught share their insights about student life in Indianapolis and on a regional campus.

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RESEARCH

IU School of Medicine research helps lead to FDA clearance of first blood test for Alzheimer’s disease

Test for adults 55 and older who exhibit symptoms is the first of its kind and more than 90% effective.

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THE LATEST

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High-tech monitoring during heart surgery doesn’t lower risk of complications

IU researchers and their collaborators studied how using near-infrared spectroscopy to track tissue oxygen levels during heart surgery affected patients afterward.

July 23, 2025

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Unique immune cell linked to aggressive leukemia may lead to improved treatment outcomes

Researchers have discovered a new pathway toward treating acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive blood cancer in adults. 

July 22, 2025

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Hess to step down as dean of IU School of Medicine in 2026

Dean Jay L. Hess, who led the Indiana University School of Medicine to new heights in his decade-long tenure, will leave leadership roles.  

July 17, 2025

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Cutting-edge treatment approach addresses neurobehavioral symptoms in neurofibromatosis type 1

A new treatment for neurobehavioral symptoms caused by neurofibromatosis type 1, or NF1, has shown promise. 

July 16, 2025

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AI, advanced data metrics forging a new era in cancer research

A new research paper explores how AI, other advanced technologies are being used to diagnose and treat cancer. 

July 16, 2025

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New treatment strategy aims to target ‘seed and soil’ of aggressive blood cancer

IU School of Medicine scientists have discovered a potential new strategy to combat leukemia through a special approach that targets both cancer cells and their protective environment.

July 15, 2025

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Researchers bring promising Alzheimer’s drug target closer to potential clinical trials

IU School of Medicine researchers aim to develop a new treatment for neurodegeneration by targeting an immune cell-specific gene associated with Alzheimer's disease.

July 14, 2025

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IU-led Alzheimer’s drug discovery center moves forward with promising new therapeutic targets

IU School of Medicine researchers have identified a portfolio of novel drug targets that may accelerate promising treatments for people living with Alzheimer’s disease.

July 14, 2025

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Pediatric cancer researcher explores novel treatments for solid tumors

The lab of  Karen E. Pollok, PhD, bears the name of Caroline Symmes, who was just under 4 years old when she was diagnosed with metastatic Wilms Tumor and just 5 years old when she passed away.

July 10, 2025

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Where medicine meets the court: Breast cancer awareness in the ‘All-Star’ arena

To bring more awareness to breast cancer, Indiana University’s Susan G. Komen Tissue Bank partnered with the WNBA All Star Game held this year in Indianapolis.

July 09, 2025

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Meet Courtney Cowley: Meticulous planning leads to ‘wow’ factor for new med school building

IU School of Medicine construction and planning specialist Courtney Cowley managed interior design for the new Medical Education and Research Building — IU's largest furniture installation ever. She has 22 years with the school's Space Planning and Utilization team.

July 02, 2025

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Injuries of summer: How to stay safe while playing hard

Paige Ostahowski lists the top causes of summertime emergency room visits and gives tips for mitigating injury risk from common outdoor activities.

June 17, 2025

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