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Pain in the Gut
Genetic variants may help explain why, given the same circumstances, one person can feel so much pain while another does not, says School of Nursing researcher Erin Young.
UConn Medical Students Learn their Match
Fourth-year students at the School of Medicine celebrated a successful Match Day last week, with 95 percent matching to residency programs around the country.
UConn/JAX Partnership Begins to Bear Fruit
'Real, impactful science is teamwork,' says JAX Genomic Medicine director Charles Lee.
UConn/JAX Forum Emphasizes Teamwork
Teams of UConn and Jackson Laboratory researchers discussed the synergies between the two institutions during a recent day on the Farmington campus.
Reaccreditation Received by School of Dental Medicine
The School met or exceeded all the national standards, and the accrediting commission had no recommendations for improvement.
Get Ready to ‘Spring Ahead’ for Daylight Saving Time
Sleep expert Daniel McNally of UConn Health offers tips for surviving the switch to daylight savings time with a minimum of sleep-deprivation.
The Power of a Deep Breath
A new breathing technique served to protect the heart of a UConn Health breast cancer patient during radiation treatment after successful surgery.
Colorectal Cancer: Screening Can Save Your Life
During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, UConn Health gastroenterologist Dr. Ethan Bortniker says screening can significantly lower your risk.
A Half-Century of Progress at UConn Health
Rheumatologist Dr. Naomi Rothfield retires this month from UConn Health, where she has been described as 'a legend in the field of medicine.'
Close to the Heart
Radiation treatment for breast cancer can inadvertently graze the heart, leading to damage and disease years later. UConn doctors are working to change that.