Neurology
Never Giving Up
When Jean Barden, a vibrant, active grandmother, suddenly began struggling to swallow and breathe, her family feared the worst. But UConn Health’s neuromuscular team refused to give up on her care and expertly navigated Jean through her myasthenia gravis diagnosis and treatment – helping her regain her strength and love for life.
‘Healthy Rounds’: Keeping Women Active and Healthy
UConn Health’s Dr. Katherine Coyner and Dr. Allison Schafer join on Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
Targeting Schwann Cells: A New Approach to Repairing Corneal Injury
New publication from UConn Health researchers demonstrates promising technique for healing damage from dry eye, surgery, and toxin exposure
‘Healthy Rounds’: Retraining the Brain With Advanced Neurosurgery
UConn Health’s Dr. Christopher Conner explains on Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
‘Healthy Rounds’: How Worried Should We Be About Hantavirus?
UConn Health’s Dr. David Banach shares his infectious diseases expertise on Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
UConn Health Earns Accreditation for Noninvasive Vascular Testing
Enables early detection of life-threatening heart disorders, stroke, other cardiovascular disease
UConn Health Physicians Ranked Among the Nation’s Best in 2026 “Top Doctors” List
60 UConn Health Physicians Named Among Connecticut’s Top Doctors for 2026 in Connecticut Magazine
‘Healthy Rounds’: Stroke Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
Dr. Priya Narwal, medical director of UConn Health’s stroke program, joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
Grateful Patient Finds Strength and Support Through UConn Health’s ALS Program
Comprehensive, Compassionate Care for Patients and Families Facing ALS
UConn Health’s Myasthenia Gravis Program: Giving Patients their Life Back
UConn Health’s Comprehensive Myasthenia Gravis Program is helping patients rediscover strength and independence through advanced, compassionate care. For many, it’s more than treatment - it’s getting their life back.