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Taking More From Cancer Than It Takes From Me
Paige Dunion was inspired by the story of Marisa Dolce, the first patient at UConn Health to use the Dignicap® to preserve her hair while she was going through chemotherapy. Little did she think that a month later she would be diagnosed with breast cancer and faced with the prospect of losing her hair. After […]
Widening Women’s Paths to Orthopedic Surgery
It’s a historically male-dominated medical specialty, but UConn Health orthopedic surgeon Katherine Coyner is working to change the course of that history.
U.S. Surgeon General Visits UConn Health, Urges Physicians to be Communicators
US Surgeon General Jerome Adams talked to UConn Health students about coronavirus, the opioid epidemic, and the duty of health professionals to be communicators.
In the Battle With Obesity, Your Doctor is Your Ally
UConn Health Dr. Varalakshmi Niranjan at UConn Health offers perspective on effective treatment of obesity.
Handheld 3D Printers Developed to Treat Musculoskeletal Injuries
Biomedical engineers at the UConn School of Dental Medicine recently developed a handheld 3D bioprinter that could revolutionize the way musculoskeletal surgical procedures are performed.
UConn Health Geneticist Helps Solve Diagnostic Odyssey
Knowing your child is different can be difficult for any parent but not knowing why can make it even harder. The Spear family spent nearly six years searching for a diagnosis for their daughter Miriam.
UConn Biomedical Engineer Creates “Smart” Bandages to Heal Chronic Wounds
A new "smart bandage" developed at UConn could help improve clinical care for people with chronic wounds.
Healthy Listening: UConn Health Launches Podcast
The “UConn Health Pulse Podcast” will be a periodic interview program showcasing UConn Health’s people, their work, and their contributions to health care.
Medicaid Expansion Reduces Cancer, Saves Black Lives
UConn and UNC researchers say expanding Medicaid would reduce the burden of colon cancer and save lives, especially among black men.
UConn Students Behind New State Law to Help Verbally Impaired
Materials from students in the UConn Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities are helping emergency responders communicate.