Neurology
EPA Testing Shows the Power of DIY Air Filters to Trap Viruses
The results are in: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency research testing of do-it-yourself ‘Corsi-Rosenthal Box’ indoor air filters shows they are 99% effective in removing airborne virus. The 'Owl Force One' device tested by the EPA was built by UConn Indoor Air Quality Initiative researchers with Middletown, Connecticut public school children.
October 30, 2023 | Lauren Woods
Medical Student Studies Brain Network Changes in Epilepsy
For people with epilepsy, a seizure can occur without warning, causing sudden loss of consciousness and a dangerous convulsion. Medications can prevent seizures for some patients, but more than a third of patients continue to have attacks despite using appropriate seizure medications. Researchers in the UConn Department of Neurology have begun to investigate how brain networks differ between people who have epilepsy and those who don’t.
September 5, 2023 | Jennifer Walker
Excellence Finds its Root in a Profound Desire to Make a Positive Impact on Others’ Lives
Dr. Neha Prakash. “Excellence in medicine has deep historical roots, with remarkable contributions from renowned physicians that have shaped the field.”
August 31, 2023 | Jennifer Walker
U.S. News & World Report Names UConn a High Performer in Heart Attack and Stroke Care
UConn John Dempsey Hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report in 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings.
August 3, 2023 | Lauren Woods
Researcher Identifies Key Mechanism in Parkinson’s Disease Research
Yulan Xiong and her team have made a novel discovery about how a gene responsible for Parkinson's Disease in many cases can be regulated.
UConn Road Trip to EPA Launches DIY Air Filter High-Tech Biochamber Testing
A letter from a Middletown fifth-grader to a UConn researcher started it all: Now, EPA scientists will test the power of the low-cost DIY 'Corsi-Rosenthal' box air purifier against infectious aerosols, like the virus that causes COVID-19. The device being tested on July 26 was made and decorated by the 9-year-old and her classmates
July 20, 2023 | Lauren Woods
UConn Health Patient Starts ‘Parkie Pong’ in Her Community
Ping pong shown to benefit motor function; social work, as a component of Parkinson’s disease care, emphasizes importance of socialization and community resources
July 13, 2023 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Podcast: Managing Movement Disorders Like Parkinson’s Disease
Early diagnosis and intervention plus supportive care and planning can significantly improve quality of life for those with Parkinson's disease and their families
June 20, 2023 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
UConn Gifts Clean Air: 150 DIY Indoor Air Filters Distributed to Connecticut Community for Protection from Wildfire Air Particles
You can learn online from UConn how to build your own DIY air purifier device with just $60 worth of hardware store supplies and 30 minutes of your time.
June 9, 2023 | Lauren Woods
UConn John Dempsey Hospital Recognized for Medical Excellence with National CareChex® Awards
Five national 2023 CareChex® Awards honor UConn's medical excellence in coronary bypass surgery and neurological care.
May 31, 2023 | Lauren Woods