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UConn's advanced Cone Beam CT imaging technology allows for a 360 degree panoramic view of the inside and outside of each skull in the most highly-specialized 3D high-resolution (Image of Dr. Alan Lurie).

Medical Exhibit Showcases UConn Dental’s High-Tech Imaging Capabilities

UConn School of Dental Medicine’s advanced imaging capabilities are now being showcased at Yale University’s medical library exhibit in New Haven until Nov. 5.

Dr. Molly Brewer of the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center. (Photo by Alan Grant)

Getting out Ahead of the Fastest Growing Cancer in Women

“The number one culprit behind the rise in incidence of uterine cancer is obesity,” says Dr. Molly Brewer of UConn Health.

Two women walking in the woods. (Getty Images)

10 Ways Women Can Stay Healthy

'The number one thing women can do to maintain their health and keep disease at bay is exercise daily,' and other tips for staying healthy, from women's health experts at UConn Health.

Dr. Pramod Srivastava, inventor of the ovarian cancer vaccine who directs the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at UConn Health (UConn Health/Janine Gelineau).

Recruitment Begins for World’s First Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Trial

The Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at UConn Health is now recruiting patients for the world’s first personalized genomics-driven ovarian cancer vaccine clinical trial.

UConn School of Medicine is implementing the new Regenstrief EHR Clinical Learning Platform into its curriculum to further enhance student access and training in electronic health records which they will need to use as future physicians (UConn Health/Janine Gelineau).

Ramping Up Electronic Health Record Training for Future Doctors

UConn School of Medicine is ramping up the education of future doctors with enhanced training on electronic health records (EHR).

Soldier Surprises Mom at Work

Paul LeMaire, a U.S. Army soldier, returned early from his service in Afghanistan and surprised his Mom at work. Watch the video of their joyous, surprise reunion at UConn Health.

UConn Health has launched a new program called Low Back NOW to help bring relief to patients suddenly struck by commonly occuring low back pain.

Low Back Pain Help in 24 Hours

UConn Health's newly launched Low Back NOW program offers patients same-day or next-day access to physical therapy within 24 hours to bring rapid relief for low back pain sufferers.

UConn/CDC infographic shares tips for preventing mumps and recognizing its common symptoms.

Uptick in Mumps

With an uptick in reports of the mumps nationally, Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. David Banach at UConn Health discusses the latest information and best steps for prevention.

At UConn Health 150 high school students from thirty-five schools attended the annual 54th Connecticut Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (CT-JSHS). The CT Area Health Education Center (AHEC) of UConn Health organized the March 11 event.

High School Science Students Shine at UConn Health Symposium

High School science students from across Connecticut attended a prestigious UConn Health symposium in March to show off their research findings and compete for college scholarships.

Health insurance paperwork. (Shutterstock Photo)

Health Insurance Plans ‘Too Complicated to Understand’

A new survey by the Health Disparities Institute of UConn Health shows that many patients across Connecticut are struggling to understand their complex, jargon-filled private health insurance plans.