Wayne Medicine 1999

Wayne Medicine 1999
1. One-to-One Through a revolutionary advance in reproductive technology, WSU faculty members have found a way to overcome fertility problems for men with low sperm counts. It’s called intracytoplasmic sperm injection, or ICSI, and it’s giving a considerable boost to the fertilization process.	6. Zebra Mussels -- A Good Side? Although they have created their share of problems in Michigan’s water systems, zebra mussels are fascinating creatures to study. Dr. Jeffrey Ram describes the valuable clues they provide into the cellular process of meiosis.
2. Another Day, Another Knothole Developing new and improved assays over the past 20 years, Dr. Joseph Artiss has raised the standards for diagnostic reagents used in clinical testing. He says the key to success lies in his ability to look at problems differently, or to "stare at a knothole long enough."	7. Getting Personal Patients are teaching Wayne State medical students to become more humanistic doctors. Newly designed clinical correlation programs are trying to heighten the relevance of basic science for students by applying the practical, human element.
3. The Dean’s First Decade This year, Dr. Robert Sokol celebrates 10 years as dean of Wayne State University's School of Medicine. In that time, the school has made breathtaking progress, and it continues to move toward its ultimate goal: to become one of the top-20 schools of medicine in the country.	8. Time and Space Heal Head Injuries Much of the permanent damage from traumatic brain injuries occurs as the brain swells within the cranium. By opening the space within the skull and allowing the brain to expand as it heals, the Wayne State neurosurgical team is providing a revolutionary treatment option, with applications for stroke patients, as well.
4. Cellular Cross-Talk An internationally renowned basic scientist, Dr. Paula Dore-Duffy studies the role played by the blood-brain barrier in multiple sclerosis--one of humankind's most mysterious diseases.	9. Expelling the Epidemic of Diabetes Wayne State diabetes experts are in the thick of things. Michigan has the fifth-highest rate for diabetes in the United States, and the consequences are serious. Thanks to the resources and expertise of WSU diabetes researchers and clinicians, comprehensive care is reaching patients throughout metropolitan Detroit and the state.
5. It’s a Small World After All Three Wayne State graduates recount their experiences from international medical electives in Scotland, Ecuador, Australia and the West Bank. With their firsthand insight into foreign healthcare systems, they learned that international patients are very different, and yet very much the same	10. Inventive Physician Creates New Tools Dr. Mitchell Dombrowski is both a physician and inventor. As the holder of patents on 12 devices, with several more in the works, Dr. Dombrowski says his strategy is to simplify things, not complicate them.

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