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Stimulating Stroke Recovery for Connecticut Veterans
With support from UConn Health and the state’s Veterans Grant Program, Glenn Ellis is working toward greater independence with an innovative treatment called Vivistim
UConn Health Minute: Improving GLP-1
GLP-1 medications have transformed the treatment of diabetes and obesity, but scientists are still uncovering exactly how they work. In this UConn Health Minute segment, researcher Samantha Fortin, PhD, explains how her lab is focusing on how these drugs affect the brain and how they can be improved for the future.
Powering Parkinson’s Patients
Targeted nutrition may help improve strength, energy and quality of life for Parkinson’s patients
UConn Health Minute: Connecting Cancer Care
Cancer care begins with connection. In this UConn Health Minute, we meet community health worker Rosa Agosto who through community outreach and trusted relationships, is helping people access screenings and care that can make a life-changing difference.
Community Connections to Fight Cancer
UConn Health's Rosa Agosto is helping connect patients to the care they need
UConn Health Minute: Future of Heart Care
The future of heart care is being shaped by innovations that are improving patient outcomes. In this UConn Health Minute, cardiothoracic surgeon Michael Siegenthaler describes how technological advances are helping transform the way complex heart conditions are treated.
UConn Health Minute: Precision Radiation
Advanced technology is transforming radiation therapy by making treatments more precise and personalized. In this UConn Health Minute, experts explain how a new linear accelerator delivers targeted radiation while helping reduce treatment time and protect healthy tissue.
UConn Health Minute: Torn Tendon Repair
Gaelic football player Rory McGloin overcame a serious bicep tendon injury and has returned to play stronger than ever thanks to the support and expertise of his orthopedic team at UConn Health.
UConn Institute for Sports Medicine: The Science of Motion
The data-driven insights help support recovery, enhance performance, and reduce injury risk
UConn Health Minute: Hypothyroid Study
The study aims to improve symptoms and patients’ overall quality of life