Neurology
From Caregiver to Patient: UConn Physical Therapist Shares Personal Stroke Journey to Raise Awareness
As a dedicated physical therapist at UConn John Dempsey Hospital, Scott Flanagan has helped countless patients recover from stroke. He never imagined he would one day become one of them, gaining a new perspective from the other side of care.
“Keep Moving” David’s Story of Living Well with Parkinson’s
Every April, Parkinson’s Awareness Month shines a light on the more than 10 million people worldwide living with Parkinson’s disease.
Peter Canning Recognized for EMS Role in Stroke Care
UConn Health’s 6th annual Dr. Richard Simon Excellence in Clinical Neurosciences Award
UConn Researcher Discovers Missing Regulator in Parkinson’s Disease
Yulan Xiong and her team have discovered a much-searched-for regulator that plays a key role in genetic causes of Parkinson's Disease
UConn Keeping Air in Connecticut Classrooms Safe
$11.5 million in state support awarded to University of Connecticut to deploy effective and inexpensive build-it-yourself air filter technology to every public school classroom across the state.
Pinnacle of Performance: Caring for Concussions
Concussions are common, especially in athletes. It’s estimated that one in 10 athletes will experience a concussion during a sports season. With repeated concussions potentially causing long-term, life-altering effects, the process used to identify and treat them has received increased urgency and attention. In this episode of Pinnacle of Performance, we look at the rule […]
UConn’s Promising Stroke Medicine One Step Closer to Clinical Trial Testing
NIH awards $2 Million more to UConn School of Medicine to advance its research for a new medicine healing stroke damage inside the brain
Podcast: Excellence in Huntington’s Disease Care
Experts from UConn Health’s Huntington’s Disease Program describe the path to its designation as a Center of Excellence and discuss the 2024 Huntington’s Disease Education Day, happening Oct. 26 at UConn Health
Communication Clears Cultural Hurdles
UConn Health’s bilingual medical assistants help address social determinants of health
Multidisciplinary Collaboration Delivers Healthy Baby for 28-year-old Pregnant Stroke Patient Found to Have Cardiac Defect
Maternal-Fetal Medicine, OB/GYN, Cardiology and Neurology multidisciplinary specialties collaborate to help a young, pregnant stroke patient deliver a healthy baby