School of Medicine
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.
New $3M NIH Grant Targets Respiratory Infection with Mathematical Modeling
When an otherwise harmless fungus like Aspergillus fumigatus invades the lungs of people with compromised immune systems, it can cause severe respiratory problems. A new NIH grant will employ specialized mathematical and computer modeling to improve understanding about our biological defense system.
How Long and Irregular Days Impact Worker and Family Health
With funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a team of UConn Health researchers is investigating the potential negative effects of extended and irregular work days on workers' health and family life.