Neurology
High Honors for Kidney Failure, Stroke Care at UConn Health
U.S. News & World Report Names UConn John Dempsey Hospital a ‘High Performing’ Hospital for stroke and kidney failure.
More American Heart Association Gold for UConn Stroke Care
For a sixth consecutive year, the UConn Health Stroke Center earns the American Heart Association’s highest distinction: “Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus.”
Meet the Researcher: Joel Pachter, UConn Health
Dr. Joel Pachter, professor of immunology, has always been fascinated by the central nervous system. His current research focuses on uncovering how this system plays a role in neuroinflammatory diseases like multiple sclerosis.
BE FAST – When it Comes to a Stroke
Know the warning signs and symptoms of stroke so that you can act fast if you or someone you know might be having a stroke. The chances of survival are greater when emergency treatment begins quickly.
UConn Health Epilepsy Center Receives Distinction from National Association of Epilepsy Centers
The UConn Health Epilepsy Center has received the distinction of a Level 3 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC).
My Best Self with Multiple Sclerosis
In hindsight, there are many times that Nicole Farley, 32 of New Hartford could pinpoint signs of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), but she kept telling herself, “you’re young, you’re healthy, you’re fine.”
3rd Simon Award Honors Leaders in Nursing and Postdoctoral Training
Nurse Manager Susan Bongiorni and Graduate Medical Education Director Martha Wilkie share the 2022 Dr. Richard Simon Excellence in Clinical Neurosciences Award.
Fixing a Stroke Causing Heart Hole
Twenty-five percent of us have a small opening in our heart between the left and right atrium called a PFO. While most of us will never know we have a PFO, some find out after a stroke. See how doctors at UConn Health are helping a young stroke survivor born with a PFO prevent a future stroke.
Complacency, ‘COVID Fatigue’ Expose Disparities
'As a leading medical school and hospital, we need to remain engaged with our communities, especially the poor and disenfranchised, to provide education about risk-mitigation strategies'
UConn Researcher Studies Connections Between the Gut Microbiome and MS Symptoms in Intermittent Fasting Clinical Trial
Dr. Yanjiao Zhou will analyze samples from multiple sclerosis patients who underwent a 12-week intermittent fasting program to detect changes in their gut microbiomes.