School of Medicine
Patient Profile: Trust Your Doctor
In an effort to support those affected by breast cancer, Lynn Killingbeck formed a team for the annual American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Hartford on Oct. 28.
‘An Extra Hand to Hold’ During Breast Cancer Treatment
Nurse navigator Molly Tispouras and patient navigator Amber Tillinghast guide breast cancer patients through their diagnosis and treatment.
Using Precision Medicine to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death
Mike Papale was an elite high school basketball player when his heart suddenly stopped beating. He was saved but the risk remains for other young athletes who have no idea they suffer from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Dr. Travis Hinson is using precision medicine to develop treatments so those suffering from the potentially fatal genetic condition can live long active lives.
Mom Beats Babesiosis and Successfully Delivers Twins
Amy Childs was 35 weeks pregnant with twins when she was diagnosed with babesiosis – a tick-borne disease not as common as Lyme but extremely serious and potentially life-threatening. She was rushed to UConn Health where a multidisciplinary team worked around-the-clock to save her life and the lives of her twin boys.
Flu Shot: October Ideal, but Better Late – or Early – Than Never
You probably know you should get a flu shot. But do you know when you should get it?
‘Nature’s Beauty’ on Display at UConn Health
The art exhibits of both Jim Koplar and Necla Balasaygun will be shown at the Celeste LeWitt Gallery at UConn Health until January 10, 2019.
Hurricanes and Mold Risk: What You Need to Know
With Hurricane Florence’s strike experts from UConn School of Medicine’s Center for Indoor Environments and Health are urging high awareness and caution about the potential health hazards of mold-related illnesses following severe flooding. Read their expert recommendations.
New Concussion Guidelines Focus on Youth Sports
Dr. Anthony Alessi, UConn Health neurologist and director of the UConn NeuroSport program, has the latest on recognizing and treating mild traumatic brain injury.
UConn Joins National Academy of Inventors’ Global Academic Inventor Network
UConn is a proud member of the NAI, with a shared mission to not recognize a spirit of innovation within the academic community and nurture that spirit among the next generation of inventors.
UConn Spinout Wins NIH R&D Grant for Artificial Salivary Gland
A startup based on UConn Health technology has won highly competitive funding from the NIH to address chronic dry mouth, a condition impacting millions of people worldwide.