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The Department of Surgery site has been remodeled!
The site has undergone a visual overhaul. Up next for the site is new and updated content.
For corrections and suggestions, send an email to JJ Glover.
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University of Minnesota performs 8,000th kidney transplant
UMMC, Fairview and the U of M Amplatz Children’s Hospital celebrated a major milestone on Thursday, April 18: 8,000 kidney transplants.
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Minnesota researchers on the cusp of a cure for diabetes
The cure for diabetes could come as part of a joint project by the U of M and the Mayo Clinic to defeat diabetes within a decade. (Article courtesy of MPR)
Latest Updates for the Department of Surgery
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The new Department of Surgery site has gone live, completing this step of the remodel process. Meetings will be held soon with everyone to ensure the site is up to date.
For any recommendations, complaints, or comments, please email JJ Glover.
Click here for the latest Department of Surgery Weekly Newsletter.
June 4th, 2013
Dr. Ikramuddin weighs in on weight-loss surgery.
The article promotes the results of a study stating that diabetics who undergo gastric-bypass surgery lost weight as well as doubled their chances of achieving healthy levels of cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure in a year. The study also serves as a reminder that surgery comes with risks.
May 6th, 2013
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