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UConn Health Minute: Surviving a Stroke
Every 4 minutes someone in the U.S. dies from a stroke. Quick treatment is key to improved outcomes. The renowned experts at UConn Health’s Stroke Center perform the most advanced procedures – greatly increasing a patient’s chances of surviving a stroke and reducing long-term disability.
Understanding Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia among older adults. Dr. Patrick Coll, UConn Center on Aging, says while there is no cure, there are lifestyle changes you can make to help protect yourself from the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer and more than half die within a year of being diagnosed. Robotic bronchoscopy allows physicians to quickly diagnose lesions detected through low-dose CT scans, including those that are small or in hard-to-reach parts of the lung. Dr. Omar Ibrahim, director of Thoracic Oncology and Interventional Pulmonology at UConn Health, […]
Complementing Cancer Care
Patients undergoing cancer treatment have a multitude of needs. That’s why – along with offering state-of-the-art treatment – the oncology supportive care team at UConn Health makes sure their patients’ emotional and psychosocial needs are met so they can focus on recovery.
Aneurysm Awareness
An aneurysm can be a life-threatening condition but may be hard to detect. Dr. Kwame Amankwah, chief of endovascular and vascular surgery at UConn Health, say that's why it’s important to know whose most at risk since often doctors can stop aneurysms from rupturing if they find and treat them early.
Pinpointing Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. But while some types grow slowly and may need minimal or even no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly. Dr. Peter Albertsen, chief of the Division of Urology at UConn Health, discusses new techniques that are now available to better identify and treat it.
Meet Dr. Jennifer Ozimek, Primary Care Physician
Practicing medicine at UConn Health is a dream come true for Dr. Ozimek. She set her sights on UConn while attending a clinical career day here in high school.
Caring for Carpal Tunnel
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that affects millions of Americans. If rest and splinting don’t relieve the pain, then “wide-awake” surgery performed without sedation may be an effective and convenient option.
Meet Dr. Jillian Fortier, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
At home and abroad, UConn Health's Dr. Jillian Fortier combines compassion for her patients with top-notch skills.
Advances in Bladder Cancer Detection
A new technology being used at UConn Health is illuminating the way doctors detect bladder cancer.