Research and Education

Brain regions identified that may play a role in Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy
Oct. 03, 2023 | medicine.uiowa.edu
New findings may take scientists a step closer to understanding what causes SUDEP—Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy—a rare but fatal complication of epilepsy. There are about 3,000 deaths from SUDEP each year in the U.S. The biggest risk factor is epilepsy that is not well controlled with medication or surgery, but the exact cause of SUDEP is not known. However, increasing evidence suggests…
UI research helps lead to new treatment options for alopecia areata
Sep. 18, 2023 | medicineiowa.org
An out-of-body experience. That’s how Cody Purvis describes losing nearly 75% of the hair on her head as a result of the autoimmune disease alopecia areata. “The person that I looked at in the mirror every day was just not who I was,” says Purvis, a pet boarding and grooming business owner in Kanawha, Iowa. In alopecia areata, the body’s immune system attacks hair follicles. It can result in…
How Girls Go STEM is making waves and opening doors
Feb. 21, 2020
While career opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are on the rise, women remain vastly underrepresented in these fields.University of Iowa Health Care experts are helping change that, through a unique educational program aimed at getting girls interested in STEM. Girls Go STEM is an annual event intended to inspire the next generation of health care professionals...