Health & Well-Being
Life, Trauma, Death: A Resident Physician’s Perspective
Veronica Tucker writes about an experience she had as a resident physician in the emergency room at UConn Health.
Patient Perspective: Lloyd Darley on the Road to Recovery
“Dr. Azrin was there and told us his team was all set to treat Lloyd,” says Debbie Darley. “Everything just rolled so smoothly.”
Researchers Aim to Regenerate Human Limbs by 2030
UConn launches a major international research initiative in knee and limb engineering.
UConn Reshaping the Future of Medical Education
UConn will pursue a new project to enhance medical education through the teaching of electronic medical records.
New Course to Address Weight Bias in Clinical Settings
With two-thirds of Americans overweight or obese, weight bias is an important clinical concern.
Raising Breast Cancer Awareness in the Community
UConn Health's Rashea Banks provides one-on-one counseling about breast cancer early detection with women visiting Community Health Services.
10 Steps to a Better Night’s Sleep
More than one-third of Americans are getting less than the recommended hours of sleep each night.
An Easy Test for Sickle Cell Disease
A new device that can be attached to a smartphone uses magnetism to detect sickle cell disease – a critical need in regions of the world where advanced technology and training are scarce.
Assessing Traumatic Brain Injuries
UConn researchers are testing a new device that can quickly assess concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.
Back in the Game: Recognizing, Recovering from Concussion
UConn's NeuroSport program is teaching athletes, coaches, and parents how to spot a concussion.