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Achievement and Recognition MedTips
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OSU PROFESSOR TO LEAD NATIONAL
1/14/2013
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Internationally Renowned Gynecologic Cancer Researcher Joins Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Internationally renowned uterine cancer researcher and geneticist Paul Goodfellow will lead a new team of three researchers devoted to gynecologic oncology research at The Ohio State
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Survey Finds Folk Remedies Often Offered During Breastfeeding
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Breastfeeding can be a difficult time for both mother and baby, so using cabbage leaves and tea bags to ease pain or eating oatmeal to increase milk production are among the folk rem
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1/2/2013
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Ohio State Cardiologist Offers Simple Ways to Reduce Salt
COLUMBUS,
Ohio – Sometimes you can detect its taste, and sometimes you can’t. Salt can sneak into meals
from foods like bread, soda, chicken breast, salad dressing and soup.
Researchers
have l
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12/19/2012
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Awards and Announcements MedTips
News Briefs from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
For additional information on these or other stories, contact the public affairs and media relations office at The Ohio State Univ
12/13/2012
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Older And Younger Chronic Leukemia Patients May Need Different Therapy
People who develop chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are typically age 65 and older, but participants in CLL clinical trials are usually several years younger;
The age of CLL patients is not usually
12/12/2012
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Updated Clinical Results Show Experimental Agent Ibrutinib as Highly Active in CLL Patients
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Updated results from a Phase Ib/II clinical trial indicates that a novel therapeutic agent for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is highly active and well tolerated in patients who h
12/11/2012
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Reduced Intensity Regimen Prior to Bone Marrow Transplant Better for Older Leukemia Patients
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study led by researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) sho
12/11/2012
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Marsh Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award from West Virginia U
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. Clay Marsh, a world-renowned and respected scientist and educator at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, recently received the Distinguished Alumnus Award presented by
12/4/2012
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The James Earns Top Hospital Status for Fifth Time in Six Years
COLUMBUS, Ohio – For the fourth consecutive year – and the fifth time in six years – the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Rese
12/4/2012
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$5 Million Global Healthcare Grant to Help Improve Conditions in Developing Regions
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A $5 million grant from Greif Packaging Charitable Trust will enable the Ohio State University and the Global Health Delivery Partnership (GHDP) to join forces in establishing a prog
11/29/2012
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Low-dose CT Scans Offer Earlier Detection of Lung Cancer
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The best way to catch lung cancer early is through early
detection, says Dr.
David Carbone, director of the new thoracic oncology center at The Ohio
State University Comprehensi
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11/27/2012
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Patient’s Own Immune Cells May Blunt Viral Therapy For Brain Cancer
People with a type of brain tumor called glioblastoma live 12 months on average, so new forms of treatment are badly needed for this malignancy.
Viruses designed to kill cancer cells offer a safe way
11/26/2012
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Delayed Treatment for Advanced Breast Cancer Has 'Profound Effect
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Results from a new study conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (
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11/21/2012
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Ohio State Health Network Adds Harrison Community Hosptial
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz has become the newest member of the Ohio State Health Network, which was founded by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The health n
11/19/2012
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Early Childhood Neglect May Raise Risk of Adult Skin Cancer
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Skin cancer patients whose childhood included periods of neglect or maltreatment are at a much greater risk for their cancers to return when they face a major stressful event, based o
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11/19/2012
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Embi Inducted into American College of Medical Informatics
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. Peter Embi, a physician-scientist from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and vice-chair of its Department of Biomedical Informatics (BMI), was recently inducted as a
11/16/2012
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Brain Pacemakers Used to Treat Alzheimer's Disease
COLUMBUS, Ohio – An FDA-approved study at The Ohio State University will determine if using a brain pacemaker can improve cognitive and behavioral functioning in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Oh
11/14/2012
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Study Shows How Chronic Inflammation Can Cause Cancer
Chronic inflammation like sunburn can sometimes cause cancer, but how it happens remains unknown.
This study shows for the first time how a substance made by the body to promote inflammation can caus
11/13/2012
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Wexner Medical Center to Honor Military Veterans
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A veteran’s recognition ceremony will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday (11/9) in the auditorium of the Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute to honor staff members of The Ohio State Un
11/7/2012
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Veteran's Day MedTips
Note to Reporters: Veteran’s Day is Nov. 11. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is a leader in research that can benefit the men and women in our military and veterans. If you need additi
11/7/2012
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Ohio State, Cleveland Clinic Promoting a Healthy Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic are educating Ohioans to become more proactive in their healthcare decisions and overall wellness goals. The tw
11/5/2012
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Crops to Clinic: Researchers Create, Test Cancer-fighting Foods
COLUMBUS, Ohio – At a time of year when many American families gather to pile food on holiday plates, cancer researchers urge families to save more space for colorful fruits and vegetables that may he
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11/1/2012
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Cardiologist Cautions Some Older Beta-Blockers May Cause Diabetes
COLUMBUS,
Ohio –Beta-blockers traditionally prescribed in the past have successfully been
used to treat a variety of cardiovascular conditions, but increasingly, studies
show some may contribute t
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10/31/2012
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Ohio State Researcher Studies How Lung Environment Affects Tuberculosis Outcomes
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Basic science researchers from The Ohio State University College of Medicine are recipients of a four-year, $1.5 million award from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious D
10/25/2012
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Cancer Genomics Expert To Present Annual Block Lecture
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dr. Levi Garraway, an
associate professor of medicine in the Department of Medical Oncology at the
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard
Medical School,
and a senior associat
10/23/2012
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Ohio State Nisonger Center Receives $2.5 Million Grant
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The United States Department of Education has awarded a $2.5 million, five-year grant to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Nisonger Center to refine and test a web-b
10/23/2012
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Ohio State’s Nisonger Center Participates In National ADHD Study
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers at The Ohio State University
Wexner Medical Center’s Nisonger Center
are enrolling adolescents ages 13 to 17 as part of a national, multi-center comparison
of two
10/18/2012
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Internationally Renowned Lung Cancer Expert Comes To Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Internationally renowned lung cancer expert Dr. David Carbone will be developing and leading a new thoracic oncology center at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
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10/17/2012
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Guides Help Cancer Patients Navigate Health System, Complete Therapy
COLUMBUS, Ohio – They’re called patient navigators, but some might call them hurdle jumpers, task masters, or simply strong shoulders to lean on. People who first learn they might have cancer often n
10/17/2012
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New Pelotonia 'Idea Grants' in Cancer Research Awarded at Ohio State
NEW PELOTONIA ‘IDEA GRANTS’ IN CANCER RESEARCH AWARDED AT OHIO STATE
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University’s Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J.
10/16/2012
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Research to Focus on Long-Term Challenges of TBI Patients
COLUMBUS, Ohio
– Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are among
those from 16 centers around the country awarded a grant to study the life-long
effects of traumatic brain
10/15/2012
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Ohio State's Amy Sturm Elected to NSGC Board of Directors
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Amy Sturm (43035), assistant professor of clinical internal medicine in the division of human genetics and certified genetic counselor at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Cen
10/15/2012
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Ohio State Surgeon Takes Helm of Top Neurosurgical Society
COLUMBUS, Ohio
– The largest neurological society in the world for neurosurgical professionals
has named Dr. Ali Rezai, a neurosurgeon and researcher at The Ohio State University
Wexner Medical Ce
10/15/2012
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Join the Conversation about Breast Reconstruction
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center is hosting a live, interactive webinar from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday (10/17) with breast reconstructive surgery experts and patients
10/12/2012
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Ohio State to Host International Diabetes Experts
COLUMBUS,
Ohio – Diabetes researchers and clinicians from around the world will be at
Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center next month to discuss the latest in diabetes
research and treatment at the s
10/12/2012
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Nurses, Volunteers At The James Create 'Dream Hats' For Patients
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Oncology
nurses and volunteers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
– Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC–James) a
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10/8/2012
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Seeking Nominations for Stefanie's Champions Caregivers
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 14th annual Stefanie’s Champions Awards is seeking nominations for caregivers who are helping improve the lives of cancer patients. Five Champions will be honored during the annu
10/5/2012
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The James Turns Columbus Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness
COLUMBUS, Ohio – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC–Ja
10/5/2012
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Ohio State Hosting Fifth Personalized Health Care International Conference
MEDIA ADVISORY
Join the #P4Med conversation on Twitter during the conference where @OSUWexMed and @OhioStateMed will be live-tweeting and blogging.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Center for Personalized Hea
10/2/2012
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Ohio State Names Chair of Neurological Surgery
COLUMBUS,
Ohio – The Ohio State University has recruited
a senior investigator from the National Institutes of Health to become chair of
the Department of Neurological Surgery at the Ohio
State Un
10/2/2012
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Ohio State Spurs Faster Treatment of Life-threatening Sepsis
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Sepsis, a systemic over-response to infection, kills more Americans each year than prostate cancer, breast cancer and AIDS combined. In an effort to speed the treatment of sepsis and
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10/2/2012
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Ohio State Scientists Receive Funding from NIH to Study Heart Rate
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers from The Ohio State University College of Medicine received a four-year, $1.5 million grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes o
10/1/2012
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MRSA Researchers Identify New Class of Drugs Effective Against Superbug
COLUMBUS, Ohio
- In two separate studies, researchers at The Ohio State University
Wexner Medical Center have discovered a new class of treatment against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureu
9/28/2012
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Media Advisory: The James To Celebrate 'Cancer Survivors Day' on Sunday
COLUMBUS, Ohio
– Thousands of cancer survivors and their families will be swaying to the
music, and listening to inspirational speakers when they gather on the lawn of
Chemical Abstracts Services,
9/28/2012
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Robotic Surgery Through The Mouth Safe For Removing Tumors Of The Voice Box, Study Shows
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Robotic surgery though the mouth is a safe and effective way to remove tumors of the throat and voice box, according to a study by head and neck cancer surgeons at the Ohio State Uni
9/25/2012
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Breast Cancer Conference to Feature Experts from The James
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Community members are invited to attend a breast cancer conference with Dr. Charles L. Shapiro, professor of medical oncology and director of breast medical oncology at The Ohio Sta
9/24/2012
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Study Shows Disparities in Access to Dermatologic Care
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study shows that people with Medicaid in Ohio have a much harder time scheduling appointments with dermatologists in private practice than with dermatologists who work at acade
9/24/2012
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Ohio State Receives $2.1M to Study Fatal Genetic Infant Disease
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Basic science researchers from The Ohio State University College of Medicine received a three-year, $2.1 million award from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strok
9/24/2012
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Ohio State And Malaysia Centre Join Forces In The Global Fight Against Cancer, Develop Possible Anticancer Drug
Tropical plants can be a valuable source of new anticancer drugs.
A formal collaboration with the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre, a Malaysian research organization, has been initiated to study a new exp
9/24/2012
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