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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Brian Dlouhy poses for a photo a University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Tuesday.

UI research team finds breakthrough in epilepsy research

Riley Davis, News Reporter February 26, 2020

A University of Iowa research team is the first to ever use electric stimulation on the amygdala to affect loss of breathing during epileptic seizures — sparking the possibility that they may be...

The UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is seen in September 2018.

UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital receives donations from IHOP through partnership with Children’s Miracle Network

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter February 25, 2020

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital joined with IHOP for the chain restaurant’s annual celebration of National Pancake Day to support the Children’s Miracle Network initiative...

Epidemiologist Jorge Salinas talks about the spread of coronavirus during the World Canvas discussion about Coronavirus on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at the Old Town Capitol Mall.

UI panel discusses response, concerns on coronavirus

Mary Hartel, News Reporter February 23, 2020

Four University of Iowa experts gathered for a panel Feb. 21 at the University Capitol Center to address common concerns and misperceptions pertaining to the coronavirus, emphasizing campus efforts...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UI doctors discover new genetic mutation that causes fatal heart arrhythmias

Lauren White, News Reporter February 20, 2020

After several children died from sudden cardiac arrests, a team of doctors discovered a genetic mutation to be the cause of their fatal heart arrhythmias — a disorder of the movement of the heart that...

Carson King claps during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State University on Sept. 28, 2019.

‘Iowa Legend’ Carson King starts foundation, makes philanthropy a career

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter February 6, 2020

Just five months ago, Carson King became a viral sensation overnight. Now, the “Iowa Legend” is dedicating his life to philanthropy by starting the Carson King Foundation, all #ForTheKids. Back...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UIHC will collaborate with Encompass Health to open rehab hospital in May

Riley Davis, News Reporter February 4, 2020

RELATED: Mercy Iowa City, Kindred Healthcare to open new rehabilitation facility in Coralville Notable for its medical presence in Iowa City, University of Iowa Health Care was a simple choice for Encompass...

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 file photo, a woman receives a flu vaccine shot at a community fair in Brownsville, Texas. On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, U.S. health officials released new estimates showing the previous winter’s flu vaccine was ineffective in protecting older Americans against the illness, even though the vaccine was well-matched to the flu bugs going around. (Jason Hoekema/The Brownsville Herald via AP)

Iowa City area health officials emphasize prevention against predominant flu strain

Riley Davis, News Reporter February 3, 2020

Despite influenza A being the predominant strain of past flu seasons, influenza B is leading in case volume this year, and experts say that people in their mid-20s and younger are more susceptible...

University of Iowa pediatric neurosurgeon is 10th recipient of prestigious award

University of Iowa pediatric neurosurgeon is 10th recipient of prestigious award

Riley Davis, News Reporter February 3, 2020

Arnold Menezes, a University of Iowa pediatric neurosurgeon and professor, recently became the 10th pediatric neurosurgeon in history to receive the Franc D. Ingraham Award for Distinguished Service and...

University of Iowa researcher, Stanley Perlman poses for a portrait in the Bowen Science Building on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020. Perlman along with staff at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics have implemented precautions following reports that a new coronavirus has been found in the United States.

UI monitoring coronavirus spread, following health officials’ guidelines amid rising concerns

Rin Swann, News Reporter January 28, 2020

Campus officials say the the institution is monitoring the spread of novel coronavirus after the outbreak in China, though there have been no confirmed local cases of the virus thus far. According to...

The University of Iowa Health Care urgent care Coralville location is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. The building is located at 2591 Holiday Road.

University of Iowa opens a new urgent care facility to increase community access

Riley Davis, News Reporter January 23, 2020

The University of Iowa opened a new urgent care facility just one year after the original facility in order to expand access to North Liberty and Coralville residents. “The first urgent care clinic...

Department of Psychiatry Chair and DEO Dr. Peggy Nopoulos poses for a photo in her office in the Pappajohn Pavilion on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Dr. Nopoulos is conducting research on the neurological disease Huntington’s.

UI researchers expand study of brain development among kids at risk for Huntington’s

Mitchell Griffin, News Reporter December 15, 2019

A decade-long investigation at the University of Iowa into the brain development of children at risk for Huntington’s disease — a fatal and incurable neurodegenerative disease — will soon expand...