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UConn Health Minute: Foot and Ankle Injuries
The feet and ankles are the most frequently injured areas of the body. As orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Lauren Geaney explains, the Foot and Ankle Program at UConn Health provides comprehensive diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitative services for all sorts of conditions from accidents to arthritis.
UConn Health Minute: Cranial Nerve and Brainstem Disorder Program
Cranial nerve and brainstem disorders are complex and can be hard to diagnose. As Dr. Daniel Roberts explains, New England’s first Cranial Nerve and Brainstem Disorder Program brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts to streamline diagnosis and care for patients with such difficult conditions.
UConn Health Minute: Benign Breast Disease
When it comes to breast health – cancer is not the only concern. Many women suffer from benign breast diseases that can cause discomfort or pain and need treatment. Some of these conditions can increase the risk of breast cancer and need to be closely monitored. UConn Health has a unique specialist, Ob/Gyn Dr. Dana […]
UConn Health Minute: Flu Season during COVID-19
As if the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t bad enough, the flu season is not far away. How severe will the flu season be as it converges with the COVID-19 outbreak? What can we do to prepare? UConn Health’s infectious disease specialist Dr. David Banach discusses the best defense against influenza, which also may protect against coronavirus. […]
UConn Health Minute: Solving Swallowing Disorders
More than 15 million Americans have a swallowing disorder. Swallowing problems may be temporary, or they may be an indication of a serious medical problem. UConn Health’s new Esophageal Disease Center is an alliance of specialists equipped to diagnose and treat these types of digestive system disorders.
UConn Health Minute: OB/GYN Minimally Invasive Surgery
Find out how a preschool teacher suffering from endometriosis was able to return to her students faster and with less pain after she had surgery performed by UConn Health’s Dr. Danielle Luciano using minimally invasive techniques.
UConn Health Minute: Treating Varicose Veins
Whether it’s for cosmetic reasons or you’re tired of the pain and discomfort caused by varicose veins, UConn Health’s vascular specialists offer the latest treatments to vanquish varicose and spider veins. Learn how one of those treatments – endovenous laser therapy – was successfully used to treat the painful and large veins of a local […]
Welcome Medical and Dental Class of 2024
First-year medical and dental students arrived on the UConn Health campus for orientation this week. While this year is different because of COVID-19 precautions (staggered arrival times, social distancing, and receiving face shields along with their traditional stethoscopes) – the energy and excitement of incoming students was very much the same.
UConn Health Minute: Teledermatology
UConn Health dermatology offers teledermatology services for their patients. This “virtual care” is just like an in-office appointment with the dermatologists you trust but from the safety and comfort of your home.
UConn Health Minute: Beating Back Pain
Most people suffer from neck or back pain at some point in their lives. UConn Health’s Comprehensive Spine Center offers patients a variety of treatment options thanks to its multidisciplinary approach.