SearchPast Issues May 15, 2008

Quick thinking by Elward leads to international investigation A School of Medicine infectious disease specialist sparked an international investigation and a recall of heparin, blamed for deaths and severe reactions worldwide. Let's talk John Morris, M.D., the Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Distinguished Professor of Neurology and director of the School of Medicine's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), gives U.S. Rep. William Lacy Clay an overview of the research and activities at the ADRC May 5. Oxygen's impact on infection after Caesarean section studied Can giving extra oxygen to a patient undergoing a Caesarean section (C-section) decrease the risk of serious post-operative infection? Substantial increases in alcohol dependence found in women School of Medicine researchers found heavy alcohol use at younger ages combined with greater alcohol use by women. Temporary pedestrian bridge installed on Euclid near depot A temporary pedestrian bridge has been installed on the east side of Euclid Avenue to accommodate excavation of a tunnel under Euclid.