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DR. STEPHEN KEMBLE, JABSOM graduate and assistant medical professor, is the new President of the Hawai`i Medical Association

sheltont — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:05:57 +0000

John A. Burns School of Medicine graduate and University of Hawai`i Assistant Professor of Medicine Dr. Stephen Kemble is the new president of the Hawai`i Medical Association (HMA). Dr. Kemble has a longstanding interest in health care reform. His presidential inauguration address was titled “Health Reform and Professional Ethics.” In addition to being a psychiatrist [...]

In the news: PEDIATRIC Department (and HPH’s) Dr. Gina French in the New York Times

akameda — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:12:36 +0000

Research by Dr. Gina French, Pediatrics Associate Professor at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, made news recently in the New York Times health and science blog. Click here to view the NY Times article on “How Much Can Patients Learn in a 15-Minute Doctor Visit?” The photo of Dr. French was provided by [...]

Heart month reminder: Use “STAYIN’ ALIVE”, the Dr. Alson Inaba method!

sheltont — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:54:00 +0000

A lifesaving CPR-memory technique developed by a faculty member at the University of Hawai’i's medical school is featured in a new internet video–this time from Great Britain. Since February is American Heart month, it’s getting a great deal of play. The newest spot, produced by the British Heart Foundation, uses wry humor to explain how [...]

AAMC President Recognizes JABSOM Diversity in annual national address

akameda — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:59:10 +0000

The President of the American Association of Medical College (AAMC), Dr. Darrell Kirch, singled out the University of Hawaii Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine for its incredible diversity during his speech at the 122nd Annual Meeting of the AAMC in Denver, Colorado. Here’s what he said about us, during a speech entitled “The [...]

In the News: JABSOM’s DR. HANING featured in report on methamphetamine abuse

akameda — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:10:01 +0000

John A. Burns School of Medicine Professor of Psychiatry Dr. William Haning is the expert news media in Hawaiʻi turn to when they report on addictions, especially those involving crystal methamphetamine. Dr. Haning has run clinical trials of medications trying to discover ways to stem the intense craving many users describe as characteristic of the [...]

MD students seeking donations for homeless keiki Halloween Carnivals

sheltont — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:53:03 +0000

For the sixth year in a row, MD students at the University of Hawai’i's John A. Burns School of Medicine are holding Halloween Carnivals so that keiki at the state’s homeless shelters can have the kind of holiday fun all children should have. The carnivals provide costumes, games and food for the homeless families who [...]

JABSOM’s DR. ERON finds maggots can heal diabetes wounds

akameda — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:27:43 +0000

Media around the country–and in Hawai’i–are fascinated with research done by John A. Burns School of Medicine clinical faculty member and Kaiser Permanente Hawai’i physician Dr. Lawrence Eron. Eron, a specialist in infectious disease, presented findings last month which demonstrated that medical-grade versions of the fly larvae helped close the stubborn wounds of diabetics. The [...]

JABSOM’s ANGEL YANAGIHARA looks to solve jellyfish mystery

akameda — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:59:19 +0000

Researcher Angel Yanagihara continues to learn fascinating details about jellyfish in Hawaiian waters, stopping only long enough to be interviewed by media from around the world, including the Discovery Channel and Nova, who seek her out frequently to document her latest findings. Dr. Yanagihara’s patented discovery of a family of fluorescent proteins in blue bottle [...]