Lifespan NewsPromising Young Rhode Island Hospital Researcher Receives National Award(posted September 3, 2010) Matthew Reilley, a medical student who will be conducting research in the COBRE Stem Cell Research Lab at Rhode Island Hospital, received a $5,000 award from the American Society of Hematology (ASH). (Read more…) Risk of Surgery for Crohn’s Disease Lower than Reported in Recent Studies(posted September 1, 2010) A new multi-center study of 854 children with Crohn’s disease shows a 5-year cumulative risk of bowel surgery is significantly lower than reported in recent studies. (Read more…) COBRE Grant now Funding Additional Research Projects at Rhode Island Hospital(posted August 31, 2010) Three researchers from Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University have received funding to support new research in the area of stem cells. (Read more…) Concussions in Young Athletes on the Rise(posted August 30, 2010) A new study from Hasbro Children’s Hospital finds visits to emergency departments for concussions that occurred during organized team sports have increased dramatically over a 10-year period, and appear to be highest in ice hockey and football. (Read more…) Meeting Announcement(posted August 26, 2010) Join us for the fourth meeting in an ongoing series of forums for community-based primary care providers, as we explore the issues affecting the future of adult primary care in Newport County. Service Line Development Updates: Date: Wednesday, September 29 |
