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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.

A senior patient begins to walk a hospital hallway with help from a nurse. (Getty Images)

UConn Pilots New Measure of How Fast You Walk

A sudden slowdown in gait speed signals a senior's health is in decline.

Neda Shahriari displays the letter informing her that she will do her dermatology training at her first-choice placement – UConn Health. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

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.

March 17 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. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

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.

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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.

With UConn Health poised to open a new Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in April, the head of the neurology department discusses this common seizure condition. These MRI scans show a brain tumor and associated swelling that triggered a patient’s seizures. (UConn Health Image)

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.

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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.

50 year-old Eliseo Bonilla, seated, with his UConn Health cardiologist Dr. JuYong Lee. (Lauren Woods/UConn Health Photo)

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.

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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.

Ovarian cancer patient Marcia Goglia, left, and Dr. Jeffrey Wasser. (Janine Gelineau/UConn Health Photo)

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.