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UConn Health Minute: Precision Heart Failure Care
Heart failure affects more than seven million Americans and for many it’s not due to bad habits such as smoking or not eating right. UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory are taking a new approach and focusing on personalized care based on a patient’s genetic profile.
Comfort in 3D: Study Finds Virtual Reality Eases Patient Anxiety
Even a simple skin procedure can make someone a little nervous. At UConn Health, a new study is helping patients find calm in an unexpected way – through virtual reality.
Honoring Life Through Learning
Thanks to the Anatomical Donation Program, students benefit from a hands-on experience
UConn Health Minute: AI-Powered Care
Healthcare providers and patients now benefit from an artificial intelligence transcription tool which allows physicians more facetime versus screen time.
Accurate Diagnosis Eases Fears
After being misdiagnosed, Debbie was referred to the Connecticut Bleeding Disorder Center at UConn Health where she was correctly diagnosed and treated and now finally has peace of mind
UConn Health Minute: Two Lives, One Team
An expectant mom learned she suffered a life-threatening condition. But the high risk pregnancy team at UConn Health had the expertise to keep mom safe as she delivered a healthy baby.
Science in Seconds: Eating Away at Disease
UConn Health researchers are studying how phagocytes feel, taste, digest and respond to eating and clearing away debris or foreign particles inside the body
UConn Health Minute: Managing Migraines
Migraines are a neurological disorder that can cause debilitating pain affecting both family and work life. UConn Health’s Dr. Nicole Gill talks about when to see a doctor and what treatment options are available.