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First COVID-19 Outpatients Receive Monoclonal Antibodies at UConn Health
The week of Dec. 7 marked a major milestone for UConn John Dempsey Hospital with its first COVID-19 outpatients successfully receiving monoclonal antibody therapies, recently authorized by the FDA for emergency use.
December 10, 2020 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Physician Profile: Dr. Zachary Maass
UConn Health’s Dr. Zachary Maass started playing golf when he was four years old and has been an avid fan ever since. Find out why he believes some of the same attributes that make him a good golfer also help him be a better sports medicine physician.
December 9, 2020 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
Multidisciplinary Team Alleviates Life-Altering Pain for Patient
Imagine the sensation of an ice pick stabbing you in the face every time you speak, chew, brush your teeth, smile, or even when just the wind hits your face. Described as the most excruciating pain known to humanity, trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve which carries sensation from […]
December 9, 2020 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
UConn Launches the First Master of Science Degree Program in Regenerative Engineering
The University of Connecticut will offer the world’s first Master of Science Degree in Regenerative Engineering.
December 9, 2020 | Melanie Burnat, Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering
President Katsouleas, Engineering Professor Ki Chon Named National Academy of Inventors Fellows
President Katsouleas and biomedical engineer Ki Chon have been named fellows of the prestigious organization, which highlights academic inventors whose work makes a positive impact on society.
December 8, 2020 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications
A Legacy of Women Helping Women Will Benefit UConn Health
For nearly 200 years, the Widows Society has been working to improve the lives of Hartford-area women. Now, that commitment is being extended to female patients at UConn Health.
December 4, 2020 | Jennifer Eburg, UConn Foundation
UConn Expert Chairs New National Asthma Guidelines Improving Patient Care
Asthma affects the airways of the lungs, causing them to narrow and interfere with breathing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 25 million people in the United States have the condition, including 5.5 million children. Without appropriate treatment, asthma can significantly limit activities and result in flare-ups that may lead to […]
December 3, 2020 | The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
UConn Health Minute: Emphasizing Emphysema
Emphysema has not had a significant treatment breakthrough in a long time but now UConn Health is the first in the state to offer an innovative, minimally invasive valve implant to help patients breathe easier. As Dr. Omar Ibrahim tells us, the tiny valve device allows severe emphysema patients to be more active and have […]
December 3, 2020 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
UConn Researcher Developing Rapid COVID-19 Testing
UConn researcher Bahram Javidi is developing a rapid, portable method of testing for COVID-19 that could be a boon to health care providers and patients alike.
December 3, 2020 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
National Awards for UConn Health Faculty
This fall UConn Health and its faculty have been applauded on the national stage for their accomplishments. The most recent accolades include: American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Executive Committee Welcomes New Member Dr. Augustus (Gus) Mazzocca is a new member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Executive Committee. He currently serves as president […]
December 2, 2020 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health