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Colonoscopy Just the Start in Preventing Colorectal Cancer
Research at UConn Health has uncovered predictors of the development of polyps that can lead to colorectal cancer.
UConn Pilots New Measure of How Fast You Walk
A sudden slowdown in gait speed signals a senior's health is in decline.
On Match Day, Second Sister Wins First Choice Placement
Sibling rivalry now a thing of the past, Neda Shahriari – the second sister to choose a career in dermatology – waits anxiously to find out where she will do her training.
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.