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Shimpi leads Dental Informatics Working Group at AMIA conference
Neel Shimpi, B.D.S, Ph.D., associate research scientist at the Center for Oral and Systemic Health at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, led many initiatives as the chair of the national Dental … more
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Diversity in populations could influence care of infections like blastomycosis
People diagnosed with fungal infections like blastomycosis and who have certain racial and ethnic backgrounds may need more aggressive treatment and closer monitoring. This conclusion comes from a& … more
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Research Institute to enhance rapid, accurate testing for pink eye
Marshfield Clinic Research Institute and Denver Health have been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund a research project looking into pediatric conjunctivitis. … more
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In honor of Veterans Day: A non-veteran's perspective on 'thank you for your service'
Steve Kaiser did not serve in the military. He was young during a time of peace, the post-Vietnam era, with no family members in the military except a grandfather and uncle who was in Vietnam and … more
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Epidemiology researchers present at IDWeek 2019
Researchers from the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Population Health at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute attended IDWeek 2019 from Oct. 2-6 in Washington, D.C. IDWeek brings together over 7 … more
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New program uses DNA to alert doctors of ineffective medicine
Clopidogrel is a commonly prescribed medicine used to prevent blood clots, but doctors and researchers have known for many years that it doesn't work for everyone. For clopidogrel to work, the drug … more
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Lyme disease experts testify at statehouse
Tick-borne disease experts from Marshfield Clinic Health System testified before the Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on Health, Oct. 16 in Madison, to support two bills aimed at combatting tick- … more
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Curiosity unleashed at Wisconsin Science Festival
Nearly 200 children and their families attended the Wisconsin Science Festival, “MCHS Science for Families," an interactive event hosted by Marshfield Clinic Research Institute Oct. 19 in the … more
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Intellectual disability gene linked to additional health conditions
The FMR1 gene is associated with Fragile X syndrome, the most common form of intellectual disability. Researchers have now linked the gene to several other conditions including bone and connective … more
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Research Institute donates clothing to Keep Kids Warm
Nearly 300 winter coats, snow pants, gloves and hats were donated by Marshfield Clinic Research Institute to the Keep Kids Warm project, which aims to support local families in dressing warm … more