Newswise Focus Channel: Hidden - Kansas

Kansas Governor issues proclamation to honor The University of Kansas Cancer Center's earning highest designation from the National Cancer Institute

University of Kansas Cancer Center — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 21:05:56 EST

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed September "Comprehensive Cancer Centers Awareness Month" in recognition of The University of Kansas Cancer Center becoming designated as a "Comprehensive" cancer center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

KU Clinical Research Center celebrates decade of investigational science

University of Kansas Cancer Center — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:40:24 EST

Ten years ago, on Jan. 23, 2012, the brand-new University of Kansas Clinical Research Center opened its doors.

Lighthouse Acquires Burns Consulting Group, Strengthens Managed Care Contracting Services

2021 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:20:42 EST

Lighthouse Lab Services, the nation's leading and full-service medical laboratory consulting and recruiting firm, is pleased to highlight its dual acquisitions of Vachette Pathology and Burns Consulting Group in 2021. With these acquisitions, Lighthouse has added new revenue cycle management consulting and managed care contracting services to its existing offerings for the clinical laboratory and pathology community. The company's growth was also highlighted in Inc. Magazine's 2021 Inc. 5000 list, which annually honors the country's fastest growing private companies. Lighthouse President Jon Harol will be available at the 2021 AACC Lab Expo to take questions on the company's recent expansion and new lines of service.

Kansas Must Plan to End Tobacco Sales

University of Kansas Cancer Center — Mon, 24 May 2021 11:25:52 EST

The University of Kansas Cancer Center joins 148 organizations from around the world in this public health appeal

Jay Golden named 14th President of Wichita State University

Wichita State University — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:15:48 EST

Wichita State University's new President, Jay Golden, is a leading researcher in environmental sustainability and an advocate for applied learning and economic development. Golden will become Wichita State's 14th President in January 2020 during a period of rapid growth for the university and changes in higher education. He brings a background as a leading thinker and national leader on environmental sustainability, applied learning and economic development.

Health equity for women in Kansas is the focus of research project

Wichita State University — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 10:05:27 EST

A team of Wichita State University researchers is focusing their research on health equity for women in Kansas.

Wichita State University once again tops national rankings for engineering R&D

Wichita State University — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 10:05:40 EST

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has released updated rankings for university research and development (R&D) expenditures, and Wichita State has held its position as the top university in the country for industry-funded aeronautical R&D with a total of $34 million.

Researcher Wants to Protect Confidential Information From Cyber Attacks

Wichita State University — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 11:05:11 EST

Remi Chou, an assistant professor in electrical engineering and computer science at Wichita State University, has received a two-year, $156,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for research to ensure secure transfer of confidential information over wireless networks.

Breakthrough 'Lab-on-a-Chip' Detects Cancer Faster, Cheaper and Less Invasively

University of Kansas Cancer Center — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 11:00:00 EST

A new ultrasensitive diagnostic device invented by researchers at the University of Kansas, The University of Kansas Cancer Center and KU Medical Center could allow doctors to detect cancer quickly from a droplet of blood or plasma, leading to timelier interventions and better outcomes for patients.

Teens need frequent communication with parents to maintain youth resiliency after a divorce

Kansas State University — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 09:45:45 EST

MANHATTAN, KANSAS -- Texting, FaceTime and other popular communication methods among teens may help build supportive parent-youth relationships after a divorce, according to a Kansas State University family studies researcher. Mindy Markham, associate professor and associate director for Kansas State University's School of Family Studies and Human Services; Jonathon Beckmeyer at Indiana University; and Jessica Troilo at West Virginia University recently published a study about parent-youth relationships after a divorce in the Journal of Family Issues.

Mimicking Metastasis in a Dish

University of Kansas Cancer Center — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:05:51 EST

Researchers at The University of Kansas Cancer Center have developed a first-of-its-kind organoid that mirrors the process of cancer spreading to the lung.

Mark and Stacy Parkinson create new scholarship to help DACA students succeed

Wichita State University — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 10:05:58 EST

Former Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson and his wife, Stacy, have established a generous scholarship at Wichita State University to help children of undocumented immigrants earn their degrees to pursue the American Dream.

Dr. Prateek Sharma Named President of International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

University of Kansas Cancer Center — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:05:06 EST

Prateek Sharma, MD, gastroenterologist and member of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, has been named president of The International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (ISDE). The ISDE is a multidisciplinary international organization comprised of approximately 1,000 esophageal disease experts.

AMSSM Publishes Updated Position Statement on Concussion in Sport

American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 12:05:52 EST

The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) has released its latest position statement, Concussion in Sport 2019, an update to its 2013 position statement on Concussion in Sport. The 2019 statement is targeted toward practicing sports medicine physicians but maybe useful for other providers.

Airline quality expert explains how government shutdown affects air travel

Wichita State University — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:05:29 EST

Dean Headley, co-author of the national Airline Quality Rating from Wichita State University, explains how the government shutdown affects air travel.

New ECG Interpretation Training Modules Now Available

American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:05:37 EST

The Center for Sports Cardiology at the University of Washington in collaboration with the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP) is excited to offer open access worldwide to a new collection of six online electrocardiogram (ECG) training modules.

Kansas State University awarded grant for juvenile justice initiatives

Kansas State University — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:05:27 EST

The Kansas State University Juvenile Justice Collaborative has been awarded $521,805 by the Kansas Department of Corrections and the Kansas Advisory Group to work with local communities in developing support systems for youth and families.

Under the sea: Kansas State University geologist explores the depths of the oceans

Kansas State University — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 10:15:31 EST

A Kansas State University geologist is studying the ocean floor and underwater volcanoes to learn more about the minerals and microbial life in the Pacific Ocean.

Khabele Elected as ASCI Member

University of Kansas Cancer Center — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 16:05:59 EST

Dineo Khabele, MD, director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center's gynecologic oncology division, has been elected a new member to the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) for 2019.

Soper Inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows

University of Kansas Cancer Center — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:05:28 EST

Steven Soper, PhD, member of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, was elected to the American Institute for Medical and Biomedical Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows.