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Family Honors Mother’s Alzheimer’s Journey
November is Alzheimer’s disease and National Family Caregiver Awareness Months. The month recognizes and raises awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and is dedicated to supporting caregivers who care for family and friends. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s eventually grow severe enough to interfere […]
Six UConn Researchers to Join the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Six UConn researchers have been elected by their peers to receive a distinguished honor.
Thankful Heart Surgery Patient Knows the Power of a Checkup
This Thanksgiving Jeremy Wiseman shares his powerful personal story about how a simple checkup with his primary care doctor helped saved his life, along with successful heart surgery at UConn Health. As a result, he continues to live life to the fullest with his family, and is able to enjoy his love of exploring the great outdoors.
Skin Deep: New Psoriasis Center Set to Open Early 2021
This story appeared in the UConn Health Journal fall 2020 issue. There is no easy fix for psoriasis. For the more than 3 million people in the U.S. with the common autoimmune disorder, finding the right treatment can take a lot of trial and error. There are many different options to consider to treat the symptoms — […]
Unique Schwann Cells: The Eyes Have It
UConn Health neuroscience researchers are finding genetic properties of what are known as Schwann cells in the cornea that may hold the key to breakthroughs in sensory function, healing, and even regeneration.
UConn Health Minute: Understanding Brain Tumors
Cancerous or malignant, brain tumors tend to grow quickly and disrupt the way your body works, and this can be life-threatening. As UConn Health neuro-oncologist Dr. Kevin Becker explains, interdisciplinary collaboration and a patient-centered approach to care is key in identifying brain and spine tumors early and providing the most advanced treatments available.
Great American Smokeout is November 19, 2020
The American Cancer Society’s annual Great American Smokeout, a day when millions of Americans are urged to quit smoking and begin a healthier life free from tobacco, is Nov. 19. About 32.4 million American adults still smoke cigarettes, and smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death and illness in the world. Smoking causes […]
For Some Older Adults, a Pandemic of Loneliness
Dr. David C. Steffens, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry in the UConn School of Medicine, offers insight and advice on older adults facing the prospect of a lonely, pandemic-marred holiday season.
Q&A: The Magic of University Entrepreneurship
Abhijit (Jit) Banerjee, UConn's new AVP of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, talks about the University's strengths in these areas, and the ways it can become even more successful.
Worms Reveal Why Melatonin Promotes Sleep
UConn Health researchers say unlocking the secrets of how worms sleep can help us better understand the science behind our own sleep patterns.