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UConn Health Minute: Better Bone Health
Osteoporosis is a chronic condition that can lead to brittle and broken bones for approximately half of women age 50 or older. Beata McAuliffe with the Center for Osteoporosis at UConn Health describes the lifestyle changes you can make that will help build bone and prevent devastating fractures.
UConn Health Minute: Hand Center
Your hands and wrists are critical in daily activity but also vulnerable to injury. Whether you suffer an acute injury or have a chronic condition, UConn Health’s Hand and Wrist Program offers expert care and innovative interventions.
Accelerating Lab Results
The Core Lab in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UConn Health has an advanced automated track system called the Accelerator. It quickly and efficiently analyzes hundreds of specimens a day so doctors and patients get their lab results sooner.
Simply the Best Feeling: UConn Health Enables Dad to Dance at Daughter’s Wedding
'It makes you feel good that you're really able to help'
Celebrating 50 Years: UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
It’s been 50 years since the UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine were founded. The current deans reflect back on the history of the schools and how much has been accomplished over the last several decades in education, research, patient care, and service to the community.
UConn Health 2021 Milestones
As we approach the end of 2021, we review the milestones that challenged and inspired us throughout the year.
UConn Health Minute: Complex Spine Disorders
A complex spine disorder is a serious condition that can be painful and limit your daily activities. Because it’s more difficult to treat, UConn Health has assembled a collaborative, multidisciplinary team who can expertly handle all aspects of your care.
UConn Health Minute: Fall Prevention
Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults and the loss of their mobility can be devastating. The UConn Center on Aging offers programs aimed at not only rehabbing after a fall but preventing them from happening in the first place.
UConn Health Minute: Hernia Repair
Hernias don’t usually get better on their own but not all need repairing. Dr. Brian Shames, division chief of general surgery, says the experts at UConn Health can help you determine whether watchful waiting or surgery is your best option.
UConn Health Minute: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a brain disorder whose symptoms often mimic Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. As neurologist Neha Prakash explains, UConn Health’s multidisciplinary team has the expertise to accurately diagnose this complex condition.