ATSU-KCOM Biochemistry Assistant Professor James Cox, Ph.D., recently shared details from a two-year research project that shows that the anti-obesity drug Orlistat, known as Alli, the only FDA approved over-the-counter weight loss product, decreases the development of gastrointestinal cancer in mice. The research was done in conjunction with biochemistry professor Richard Cenedella, Ph.D., and graduate […]
SOMA student Brian Grimwood, OMS I, was recently awarded a scholarship from the Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation. According to Grimwood, who is from Oregon and plans to return there to practice, the scholarship is designed to help students who plan on practicing in the Pacific Northwest.
[cincopa 10489081] Second-year SOMA student Esther Min and her classmates show what they have been doing at their community health center in California.
[cincopa 10488933] Special Olympic athletes were treated to free dental screenings by ASDOH students and faculty May 1 at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Ariz., as part of the Special Olympics Special Smiles® program. Participating ASDOH students included Heather Hearon, D2; Erik Smith, D3; Cameron Blythe, D2; Ryan Taylor, D2; Kevin Ramsey, D3; and Brian […]
[cincopa 10488861] ASHS’ Physician Assistant program held a suture workshop June 26 where students practiced techniques on pig’s feet, which have a similar consistency to human skin.
[cincopa 10488450] A pediatrics workshop was held for 69 PA students June 25 on ATSU’s Arizona Campus. Students practiced physical exams on nearly 25 children of faculty and students. ASHS’ PA program holds the workshop to prepare the students for examining children when they begin their clinical rotations. “We often practice these exams on adults (generally […]
Fourth-year KCOM student Nathan Nielson and his wife showed off their Stupid Human Trick on the Late Show with David Letterman. [watch video]
[cincopa 10488405] The Still National Osteopathic Museum hosted its annual Secret Garden Tea event June 25. Attendees gathered in Heritage Hall for a short program deliverd by artist Brandon Crandall. Crandall created the bronze sculpture of a child, entitled “Curiosity,” that makes its home in the Historic Medicinal Plant Garden. “Curiosity” was commissioned by Travis […]
[cincopa 10488390] Seniors at Mesa Good Shepherd, an assisted and independent senior living facility in Mesa, Ariz., have just completed a 12-week resistance chair exercise study program facilitated by Jeffrey Alexander, Ph.D., assistant professor with ASHS’ doctor of health sciences program. The exercises performed for the study were designed to help residents maintain – and […]
Support ATSU-ASDOH and the Give Kids a Smile® program by purchasing tickets to see the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres Saturday, September 26, 2009 5:10 p.m. $5 for every ticket sold will help give Valley children needed dental care at ASDOH’s dental clinics To purchase tickets, visit www.dbacks.com/smile sign in: smile password: dbacks Questions? […]