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Fighting Fragility Fractures
Fractures in older adults often are related to osteoporosis, and can increase the chances of additional fractures and other health problems that can be debilitating. UConn Health’s fracture liaison service takes a multispecialty approach to treating and preventing these injuries.
UConn’s Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Provides Opening Remarks at the First U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium
The historic inaugural symposium was held on October 12 –14 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Study: Electroshock Therapy More Successful for Depression than Ketamine
Therapeutic technique, portrayed unfavorably in films and TV shows, shows consistently better results with treatment-resistant depression
Skeletal Biology and Regeneration Students Recognized For Research Excellence
“The multidisciplinary research and broad expertise within Skeletal Biology and Regeneration is a strength of our program,” said Dr. Rosa Guzzo, director of the program.
Podcast: Serving the Underserved; Primary Care Outlook
Dr. Bruce Gould, UConn School of Medicine professor emeritus, explains how delivering care to underserved populations serves needs of today while preparing the next generation of health care providers to serve the needs of tomorrow.
UConn Names Radenka Maric as 17th President
Maric, previously vice president for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, has served as interim president since Feb. 1
Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Discovered During Visit to Emergency Department for a Cough
As we round out Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with our experts in this area about the difficulty in diagnosing ovarian cancer early and Sharon Johnson about her diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer at UConn Health.
Nuances of Prostate Cancer Detection
Multiparametric MRI may not definitively identify or rule out prostate cancer, but it often tells us enough to inform a treatment course and can help reduce the need for biopsy in some men, as UConn Health’s Dr. Benjamin Ristau explains.
A Different Kind of Therapy for Stroke
A promising research path that could one day yield major benefits for future
UConn Health Minute: Diagnosing GERD
Up to 20% of Americans have gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Symptoms vary so diagnosing GERD accurately can be challenging. The director of UConn Health’s Esophageal Diseases Center, Dr. Houman Rezaizadeh, says the Bravo test can help pinpoint what’s going on and lead to appropriate, pain-relieving therapy.