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In The News

Medical College of Wisconsin faculty experts comment or are referenced in the following online stories from July 2011.

Milwaukee Youth Disproportionately Affected by Violence

July 28 - In 2009, 35% of the 94 homicides in Milwaukee were among people under 24 years of age. In addition, over 2,500 children and young adults each year in Milwaukee are treated or hospitalized for injuries caused by violence. The cost of emergency department treatment and/or hospitalization of Milwaukee youth injured through violent actions exceeded $10 million in 2009.

Taking steps to prevent memory loss

July 25 - Medical College collaborates with UWM researchers on unique program aimed at delaying onset of Alzheimer’s Disease. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

MCW Researchers to Study Rabies Vaccines

July 25 - The Medical College of Wisconsin will be part of a consortium to research vaccines for people already infected with rabies virus. CNBC

Do robots drive up prostate surgeries?

July 20 - Dr. Joan Neuner, associate professor of medicine, studies sharp increase in surgeries at hospitals with new robotics technology. Reuters

Hospitals, researchers excited to take DNA sequencing to new levels

July 20 - Dr. Howard Jacob, director of the Human and Molecular Genetics Center, the Warren Knowles Chair in Genetics and professor of physiology, and Dr. David Bick, professor of pediatric genetics, comment on the possibilities that exist for collaboration and the advancement of DNA sequencing. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Clinical trial to use human embryonic stem cells

July 12 - Dr. Shekar Kurpad, associate professor of neurosurgery, will inject human embryonic stem cells into spinal cord injury patients. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

MCW Gets Eight Year Accreditation

July 18 - Medical College earns Liason Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation. WUWM Radio News

Study looks at musicians, use of energy drinks

July 12 - Dr. Carlyle Chan, professor of psychiatry, comments on the how the study was conducted. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Lyme disease on the rise in Wisconsin

July 11 - Dr. John Bellizzi, assistant professor of medicine, comments on the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Medical College's global health program helps foster teamwork

July 6 - Dr. Nicole St. Clair, assistant professor of pediatrics and director of the Pediatric Global Health Program, comments on the need for collaboration between medical professionals.WTMJ-TV4

Onslaught of Allergies, Part Two

July 6 - Dr. Mitch Grayson, associate professor of pediatrics/allergy, discusses reasons for increased allergy symptoms.WTMJ-TV4

Decoding Genetics: Sequencing Genome

July 6 - Dr. David Dimmock, assistant professor of pediatric genetics and Dr. David Margolis, assistant professor of pediatric hematology/oncology, comment on the Nic Volker case. Ivanhoe

Medical College, Madison firm to study heart disorder

July 5 - Ulrich Broeckel, professor of genomic pediatrics and associate director of the Children's Research Institute, comments on a $6.3 million grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Business Journal of Milwaukee

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