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First Patient Receives Novel Gene Therapy for GSD
The gene therapy, administered for the first time at UConn John Dempsey Hospital, offers hope to patients with a rare and potentially deadly genetic liver disorder known as glycogen storage disease.
Tracking Opioid Overdoses in Real-Time to Save More Lives
A new pilot program led by the Connecticut Poison Control Center and UConn Health’s Emergency Medicine Department is now tracking opioid overdoses in Hartford in real-time to help save more lives.
New UConn Health Aging Researcher on Mission to Promote Healthy Aging
Ming Xu, Ph.D. has joined the UConn Center on Aging at UConn Health from the Mayo Clinic. Read about his new exciting aging research findings published this July in Nature Medicine showing how it may be possible to extend the human lifespan and healthspan someday with promising pharmacological interventions.
New Guidelines to Help Diagnose, Manage Rare Endocrine Disorders
UConn Health researcher Dr. Emily Germain-Lee hopes the publication of guidelines she co-authored will lead to better care for patients worldwide.
Augmented Reality Surgical Microscope Added to UConn Health Armamentarium
UConn Health is first in the nation to acquire a high-tech surgical microscope with new augmented reality computer-generated digital imaging capabilities to visually assist surgeons during the most complex surgeries from brain (for stroke and tumors) to spine surgeries.
New Dental Dean Named
Sharon M. Gordon will be the first woman to serve as dean of the dental school in its more than 50 year history.
Dental Dean’s Lasting Legacy
Dr. R. Lamont “Monty” MacNeil will be completing his 12 year tenure as dean of the UConn School of Dental Medicine this June, but his impact will continue.
Next Up: Same-Day Hip or Knee Replacement
New surgical techniques, streamlined after-care, and close coordination among care providers have enabled many UConn Health joint replacement patients to go home within 24 hours, and some even the same day.
UConn Health’s Allergy Nurse to the Rescue
With very high pollen counts this week, UConn Today sat down for a Q & A with Pam Angelillo, RN, the allergy nurse for UConn Health for expert advice.
Improving Heart Health Could Prevent Frailty in Old Age
Many think frailty is an inevitable consequence of aging, but a new study found that severe frailty was far less likely in those with low heart disease risk factors.