School of Medicine
Getting Heart Failure Patients the Meds They Really Need
Less than 25% of heart failure patients nationally are receiving the medications and targeted drug doses they need to improve their weakened heart muscle’s function, reduce their chronic debilitating symptoms, and to keep them out of the hospital. But the experts at UConn Health’s Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center are working toward changing this […]
Medical Alum Returns as Therapy Dog Handler
Dr. Karen Obadowski '77 MD periodically returns to UConn Health, not with her stethoscope, but with her dog Tenley.
UConn Health Minute: Identifying Oral Cancer
Oral cancer is often detected at its later stages when it’s more serious and potentially life-threatening. Dr. Easwar Natarajan with the UConn School of Dental Medicine says having regular oral exams – which typically take less than 90 seconds – is well worth your time.
7 Steps for Cardiovascular Health for Life
The majority of cardiovascular disease is preventable. That’s why it’s vital for each of us to take steps to modify our risk factors to avoid experiencing a heart attack or stroke in our lifetime. “Prevention of cardiovascular disease is really key,” says Dr. Peter Robinson of the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center at UConn […]
Coronavirus – What You Need to Know
INFORMATION ON CORONAVIRUS What is Coronavirus? COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus first detected in Wuhan, China in December, 2019. It has since been reported in individuals in 21 additional countries. To date, there are no confirmed cases in Connecticut. What is a “novel” coronavirus? A novel coronavirus (CoV) is a new coronavirus that has not […]
Cancer Prevention in a Vaccine
Parents never want to think of their children as sexually active, especially when they are 11-15 years old. However, if it means protecting your children from several types of cancer, it’s important to get past the uncomfortable conversation. The CDC recommends that parents have their sons and daughters vaccinated at the ages of 11-15 from […]
UConn Health Minute: Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack
Heart disease continues to be the number one killer of both men and women. Everyone is at risk but some more than others. As Dr. Peter Robinson with the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center tells us, it’s important to learn the difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack so you can take steps to […]
UConn Health February 2020 Programs, Events
Here is a list of UConn Health programs scheduled for February and early March 2020, to be updated with any additions or other schedule changes.
Profile: Dr. Murali Dharan
Hand-eye coordination comes easily for UConn Health gastroenterologist Murali Dharan. It’s a skill that benefits his patients as he operates in the endoscopy suite but also himself as he enjoys doing calligraphy to relax and create something unique.
Better Medicine: Opioid Epidemic and Workers’ Comp
In partnership with the US Department of Labor, a team from UConn's School of Medicine and Mathematica will identify opioid prescription management strategies for payers and organizations administering workers’ compensation benefits.