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In Connecticut, Drug Overdoses Doubled in Six Years
Cocaine, alcohol, heroin, methamphetamine, MDMA and other drugs are appearing on the toxicology reports of drug overdose victims, and often in combination, says UConn study.
Use of Emergency CPR Device Rises Despite Lack of Evidence
Although the use is increasing, mechanical CPR has not been tested for effectiveness by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), says Greg Rhee of UConn Health.
Meet the Researcher: Alix Deymier, Dental Medicine & Engineering
UConn's Alix Deymier has taken an unorthodox route to being a bone researcher, but has always been guided by insatiable curiosity.
Meet Dr. David Ozimek, Primary Care Physician
Forming long-term relationships with patients is important, says Dr. David Ozimek of UConn Health.
At UConn Health, the Breast Cancer Journey is Handled with Care
The breast team at UConn Health strives to guide each patient through every step of their individual path with an unmatched level of attention and comfort.
More Aggressive Blood Pressure Control Benefits Brains of Older Adults
The UConn Health study followed 199 hypertension patients 75 years of age and older for 3 years.
Diagnosis Set This Athlete On a New Course
After UConn Health doctors diagnosed Marisa Boasa with MS, she made it her mission to stay active and inspire others with mobility challenges to do the same. This weekend, she's competing in the Hartford Marathon.
Patient Care Bustling at UConn Health Thanks to Bioscience Connecticut
Bioscience Connecticut has enabled UConn Health to significantly increase both its patient care and clinical revenue.
UConn Joins State to Deliver Transparency for Health Care Costs
Developed by Alan Fontes of the School of Nursing, the interactive website allows consumers and providers to search, sort, and filter by provider, location, health measure, network quality rating, and cost of treatment.
Community Conversations Allow UConn Health to ‘Reach the Unreachable’
Navigating the healthcare system sometimes begins with securing the basic need of transportation to the medical center. Through its community outreach, UConn Health facilitates that process.