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Fitness Tracker Saves Patient’s Life
After her Fitbit alerted her to serious heart trouble, 73-year-old Patricia Lauder was successfully treated at UConn Health's Calhoun Cardiology Center.
Connecticut Magazine Names 34 UConn Health ‘Top Docs’
Connecticut Magazine's 'Top Docs' list is out and 34 physicians across medical specialties at UConn Health are on the list.
Expert Discusses First and Only Drug Approved for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Dr. Matthew Tremblay, who specializes in the care of patients with multiple sclerosis at UConn Health, discusses a new drug just approved by the FDA.
Scientists Pave Path for Tackling Rare Cancers Without Effective Treatments
Genomic analysis is opening the doors to diseases that could never have been understood through traditional biomedical research because there simply aren’t enough patients to observe.
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.