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Next Up: Same-Day Hip or Knee Replacement
New surgical techniques, streamlined after-care, and close coordination among care providers have enabled many UConn Health joint replacement patients to go home within 24 hours, and some even the same day.
Improving Heart Health Could Prevent Frailty in Old Age
Many think frailty is an inevitable consequence of aging, but a new study found that severe frailty was far less likely in those with low heart disease risk factors.
MDMA Opens Door for PTSD Patients to Work Through Trauma
UConn Health is one of a dozen sites in the nation to host a phase three clinical trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy.
Blueprint for the Skull
A new UConn Health study has found that cleft palate is caused by a disruption of the regulatory pieces of DNA.
2018 Commencement Speakers
The honored guests of UConn’s commencement ceremonies this year are leaders in their fields.
UConn Health, Connecticut Children’s, to Host First Gene Therapy Trial for GSD
The trial will test a gene therapy developed by Dr. David Weinstein that is designed to improve glucose control by replacing the deficient enzyme in a patient’s liver.
Achieving a Healthier You After Breast Cancer
To prevent cancer, 'We must return to basics and follow a daily prescription of a healthy diet and exercise,' says UConn Health's Dr. Susan Tannenbaum.
First Potential Biomarker for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Identified
UConn Health physician-researcher Kourosh Parham says the new biomarker may facilitate early diagnosis of hearing loss in patients before their condition becomes severe.
UConn Mourns Loss of Alum Ray Neag, Largest Benefactor
Ray and Carole Neag are among the most prominent figures in UConn’s 138-year history, next to brothers Charles and Augustus Storrs.
Light at Night Can Disrupt Circadian Rhythms in Children. Are There Long-Term Risks?
There are at least three reasons that too much light during the evening could matter to the health of children, and all are terrible: depression, suicide, and cancer, writes Richard Stevens of UConn Health.