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U of M researchers treat 100th dog brain tumor patient

06/10/13

A University of Minnesota collaboration is expected to treat its 100th canine brain tumor clinical trial patient at a surgery scheduled for
 

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Has the recession led to a decline in out-of-pocket spending for children with special health care needs?

06/03/13

A new University of Minnesota study shows that the recession of 2007 to 2009 led to a decline in out-of-pocket spending for privately insured children with special health care needs.
 

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Mentoring, leadership program key to ending bullying in at-risk teen girls

04/30/13

School of Nursing researchers found teen girls at high risk for pregnancy less likely to bully after prevention program
 

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U of M researchers conduct world’s first cord blood transplant aimed at curing Leukemia and HIV/AIDS

04/23/13

The procedure will take place at the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital
 

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U of M Veterinary Medical Center one of nation’s first Level-1 Animal Trauma Centers

04/23/13

The official designation comes from the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
 

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U of M opens new nursing simulation center

04/17/13

Funded privately, center engages tomorrow?s nurses in team-based, high tech care
 

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The Raptor Center to release rehabilitated raptors May 4

04/11/13

The Raptor Center will release rehabilitated raptors back to the wild Saturday, May 4 at the Hyland Lake Park Reserve
 

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A step forward

03/07/13

The research could present a major step forward in autologous cell-based therapies for DMD and similar conditions.
 

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Dental Hospital At U Of M Gets $3.5M Gift

02/25/13

U of M School of Dentistry received $3.5 million to start construction of state-of-the-art pediatric dental clinic.
 

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Mayo Clinic Finds New Bacterium Causing Tick-Borne Illness Ehrlichiosis in Wis., Minn.

02/25/13

A new bacterium has been discovered in deer-ticks in Wisconsin and Minnesota. It is now being investigated at the U of M.
 

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56 Year Old Student Accepted at the U of M Dentistry School

02/25/13

56 year-old Kathleen Mattison, from Forest Lake Minn., has been accepted the School of Dentistry, planning on graduating at 60.
 

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U Of M Researchers Use Improved Brain Imaging Techniques To Diagnose Epilepsy

02/25/13

Using state-of-the-art MRI technology, Medical School researchers uncovered a better approach to diagnosing and treating epilepsy.
 

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SI: FSU coach's son fighting rare disease

02/25/13

U of M researchers partner with Florida State?s football coach, Jimbo Fisher, to find a cure for the blood disease Fanconi anemia.
 

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Summer of Walking: Combine socializing with exercising.

02/25/13

Walking can be a social & physical activity. U of M's Bill Roberts explains socializing can be key, getting people to exercise more.
 

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Minnesota clinics to share $473,000

02/25/13

Almost 300 state clinics will share $473,000 to improve health care for people with diabetes, depression and vascular disease.
 

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Mark Bittman: Irradiation and the 'Ick Factor'

02/25/13

In the aftermath of the E. coli outbreak in Europe, using irradiation on food can keep more people safe explains Michael Osterholm.
 

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