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Relief from Rare Disease Through Cutting-Edge Procedure at UConn Health
Dr. Conner is the only surgeon in Connecticut performing an innovative procedure involving a facial nerve stimulator, a groundbreaking alternative for patients with trigeminal neuralgia also referred to as the "suicide disease."
Getting to the ‘heart’ of precision medicine
Physician-scientist Travis Hinson, M.D., balances his time between the lab and the clinic in pursuit of personalized treatments for heart failure.
Beating the Odds: Patient Survives Life-Threatening Pulmonary Embolism with Help from UConn Health
On November 6, 2023, Susan D’Addario of Farmington suffered a sudden and life-threatening pulmonary embolism at home. Her husband Peter immediately sprang into action, performing CPR until first responders arrived. Thanks to his quick thinking and the expert care at UConn John Dempsey Hospital, Susan survived against all odds.
Next Generation of Weight Loss Drugs Being Researched at UConn
Nearly 30 years later Dr. Se-Jin Lee’s discovery of myostatin is not only leading to treatment for spinal muscular atrophy but also fueling the global obesity drug research race
Podcast: Fluoride Flak
UConn School of Dental Medicine faculty weigh in on public health benefits
Eric Kruger Named as UConn’s New VP of Facility Services and University Planning
Eric Kruger, currently UConn Health’s vice president for facilities development and operations, will oversee the comprehensive planning and management of all facilities operations and the physical infrastructure of all UConn campuses
UConn Health Minute: Lifesaving Stem Cell Transplant
Dr. Kapil Meleveedu, director of Blood and Marrow Transplantation at UConn Health, discusses how his team provided lifesaving care for a patient with a rare and aggressive brain cancer.
UConn Health Recognized Among America’s Best Large Employers for 2025 by Forbes
Among the 701 best companies in America, UConn Health ranked 150th and placed second among seven Connecticut organizations.
What to Know About Pneumonia as Pope Francis Is Hospitalized
UConn Health experts say vaccinations – not just pneumococcal – are key to avoiding serious illness
Undergraduate Students Get Medical Experience Through Unique Classes
Students learn to approach and engage with patients and their families in the hospital for current research projects and often shadow physicians, residents, and medical students