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UConn Health Minute: Emergency Cardiac Care

Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, others start slowly and mild – either way, the sooner you’re treated the better chances of survival. Dr. Sara Blomstrom and the emergency medical experts at UConn Health are highly trained and ready to offer rapid cardiac care from the moment you call 911.

Asthma Severity Linked to Microbiome of Upper Airway

A new study raises question of whether altering bacteria in the airway could help asthma patients. Learn more about the new findings published in Nature Communications by Washington University in St. Louis and UConn School of Medicine researchers.

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Mighty Mice Head to Space on Important Health Mission

Some mighty mice have blasted off into space to help UConn health researchers learn more about bone and muscle loss.

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UConn Health January 2020 Programs, Events

Here is a list of UConn Health programs scheduled for January and early February 2020. This information will be updated with any additions or other schedule changes.

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How Do Repeats Influence Genome Biology?

Christine Beck, a researcher at UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, will receive approximately $2M from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to reveal the impact of repeat-mediated genetic events.

Neuromuscular Center- Helping Patients Tackle Nerve and Muscle Disease

It’s not just about the brain. Did you know that neurologists also take care of nerve and muscle diseases? UConn Health’s neuromuscular neurologists, technicians, and staff of the Department of Neurology have developed a new state-of-the-art Neuromuscular Center at UConn John Dempsey Hospital. The Neuromuscular Center, within the Department of Neurology, is home to the […]

UConn Health Minute: Surviving a Stroke

Every 4 minutes someone in the U.S. dies from a stroke. Quick treatment is key to improved outcomes. The renowned experts at UConn Health’s Stroke Center perform the most advanced procedures – greatly increasing a patient’s chances of surviving a stroke and reducing long-term disability.

Apathy and Reward in Alzheimer’s Disease

A team of researchers from UConn's School of Medicine received a $451,000, two-year award from the National Institute of Mental Health to study apathy, the most common neuropsychiatric symptom in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Clinical Geneticists on the Patient Case at UConn Health

Learn more about UConn Health's two dedicated clinical medical geneticists, Dr. Jaclyn Beirne and Dr. Joseph Tucker, on the frontlines of genomic medicine. They both completed advanced specialty fellowships at UConn's medical school in clinical medical genetics.

National Awards for UConn Health Faculty

This fall UConn Health and its faculty have been applauded on the national stage for their accomplishments.  The most recent accolades include: American College of Physicians Award for Outstanding Educator The American College of Physicians (ACP) has announced Dr. Robert J. Nardino, assistant professor of medicine and program director of the Internal Medicine Residency at […]