Physicians performing percutaneous coronary interventions (angioplasty) frequently encounter a number of challenges during the procedure. Among the complications is retroperitoneal hematoma, the pooling of blood just outside the abdominal cavity -- a condition associated with high mortality and morbidity. Identifying risk factors for this complication could lead to modifying angioplasty strategies to reduce the chance of occurrence.

As the Miller School's newest medical students embark on their paths to earning M.D.s, they will find that studying medicine is challenging and rewarding - and a privilege.

These and other words of wisdom were delivered by Dean Pascal J. Goldschmidt, M.D., on August 11 as he welcomed the Class of 2014 to the Miller School and reminded the freshmen they were beginning an education that would allow them to join the ranks of one of the most respected professions. Their Miller School education, he said, will prepare them well for the point in their careers when they will choose medical paths such as family medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, global health, or other areas in the vast field of health care. But, he emphasized, whatever path is chosen, "find your passion. And whenever you do, go for it. Once you find your passion in medicine you'll never have enough of it."

The Miller School's Debbie School, part of the Department of Pediatrics, has entered for a chance to win $500,000 from Kohl's to renovate its classrooms. In celebration of Kohl's Cares program's 10th anniversary of helping kids, they will be donating $500,000 to 20 schools for a total of $10 million. The top 20 schools by vote through Facebook will be awarded the grant and Debbie School needs the University community's help to win!