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The Healing Power of Fat
A patient at UConn Health has his voice restored with help from an unlikely source: his body's fat cells.
I’ve Heard of it, But What Exactly is Epilepsy?
With UConn Health poised to open a new Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in April, the head of the neurology department discusses this common seizure condition.
Gambling on a Third Casino
As Connecticut considers a third casino, UConn Health addiction expert Thomas Babor discusses the effects of gambling on individuals, families, and society.
Walking Tall: Patient Finds Relief From Leg Blockages at UConn Health
50 year-old Eliseo Bonilla has experienced symptoms of deep vein thrombosis since he was 16. Thanks to treatment at UConn Health, he is now getting back to walking and exercising.
Immunotherapy Helps Woman Fight Deadly Ovarian Cancer
A 64-year-old woman with ovarian cancer has experienced significant improvements after taking part in a clinical trial combining two immunotherapies at UConn Health.
Three Things to Avoid to Keep Heart Disease at Bay
'You can’t go wrong by substituting saturated fats and sugar products with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fewer calories.' – UConn Health cardiologist Dr. Aseem Vashist.
Flu Season Forecast: Several More Weeks to Go
With this year's flu season currently at its peak, an infectious diseases specialist at UConn Health says it's not too late to get vaccinated.
To Speed Human Limb Growth UConn Joins Biomanufacturing Consortium
UConn has joined the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) to accelerate human limb growth by sharing its advanced human tissue and limb regeneration breakthrough technologies.
UConn Health Enhancing Geriatric Care
To further enhance its excellent geriatric care services UConn Health has joined NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) to improve patient care, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes for those 65 years of age and older.
Cardiovascular Genetic Testing Empowers Patient, Family
Patients who know they have a genetic predisposition to heart disease can take extra precautions and alert their health care providers to try to prevent symptoms before they occur.