New study finds disparities in cardiac arrhythmia treatment
A large, population-based study has found cardiac ablation for ventricular tachycardia (VT) procedures is more likely to be performed on patients who are white males from wealthier neighborhoods.
UW researchers looking for new ways to screen for ovarian cancer, earlier detection
A project began today at the UW–Madison Prevention Research Center that is focused on earlier detection of ovarian cancer.
New study: Longer is better when treating opioid addiction with medication
A large study of Medicaid patients found that the longer they take medication to treat their opioid use disorder, the less likely they are to overdose.
Jomol Mathew named associate dean for informatics and information technology
Jomol Mathew, PhD, has been named the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s inaugural associate dean for informatics and information technology.
Access to Medicare increases lung cancer screening rates
If lung cancer is caught early enough, it’s treatable with a high chance of long survival. But many people at high risk because of their smoking history aren’t screened until they turn 65 and are eligible for Medicare coverage.
Hospital socioeconomic status, strain may increase death rate among ICU patients with COVID-19
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health used hospital data from patients with COVID-19 admitted to intensive care units across the nation to identify factors linked to higher mortality rates within 28 days of admission.
UW researchers find more precise way to detect pneumonia caused by COVID-19
Using cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, UW‒Madison investigators have developed a far more precise way to identify cases of COVID-19 induced pneumonia.
Jomol Mathew named chief, biomedical informatics
With expertise in using data as a catalyst for discovery and better health, Jomol Mathew, PhD, will join the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health as Chief, Biomedical Informatics.
New master’s degree in health informatics meets industry need
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has introduced a new online Master of Science in Clinical and Health Informatics. Housed in the School of Medicine and Public Health, the degree meets the growing needs of the health informatics industry.
New tool predicts three-dimensional organization of human chromosomes
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have developed a computational tool that can accurately predict the three-dimensional interactions between regions of human chromosomes.
Biostatistics and medical informatics tapped for $11.8 million national coordinating center
A University of Wisconsin-Madison professor and his team have been chosen to lead the nation’s coordinating center for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials Network (CP-CTNet).
UW–Madison debuts first-of-its kind neighborhood map to guide medical decision-making
Socio-economic factors can affect health in surprising ways.