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Medical Students Find their Match
Friday was Match Day for UConn medical students – the day they find out where they will pursue their residencies for the next three to six years.
The Healing Power of Fat
A patient at UConn Health has his voice restored with help from an unlikely source: his body's fat cells.
I’ve Heard of it, But What Exactly is Epilepsy?
With UConn Health poised to open a new Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in April, the head of the neurology department discusses this common seizure condition.
Gambling on a Third Casino
As Connecticut considers a third casino, UConn Health addiction expert Thomas Babor discusses the effects of gambling on individuals, families, and society.
Walking Tall: Patient Finds Relief From Leg Blockages at UConn Health
50 year-old Eliseo Bonilla has experienced symptoms of deep vein thrombosis since he was 16. Thanks to treatment at UConn Health, he is now getting back to walking and exercising.
Addressing Crises in Recovery from Trauma
UConn Health is leading a national effort to improve the response to crises in the treatment of traumatized youth, such as risk of suicide, self-harm, or other violent behavior.
Immunotherapy Helps Woman Fight Deadly Ovarian Cancer
A 64-year-old woman with ovarian cancer has experienced significant improvements after taking part in a clinical trial combining two immunotherapies at UConn Health.
Three Things to Avoid to Keep Heart Disease at Bay
'You can’t go wrong by substituting saturated fats and sugar products with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fewer calories.' – UConn Health cardiologist Dr. Aseem Vashist.
Flu Season Forecast: Several More Weeks to Go
With this year's flu season currently at its peak, an infectious diseases specialist at UConn Health says it's not too late to get vaccinated.
Small Molecule, Big Hope for Healing Advanced Heart Failure
A new medication for advanced heart failure that is based on a small molecule is under development at UConn Health. It has the advantage that it doesn't lower blood pressure.