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National Geographic Cites Work by UConn’s Laurencin Among ‘Scientific Discoveries that Changed the World’

Laurencin’s musculoskeletal tissue regeneration research is recognized as an example of groundbreaking work in the field of regenerative medicine.

Health Center Nurses Receive Nightingale Awards

Ten nurses are recognized for their significant impact on patient care and their life-long commitment to the profession.

Change Your Clocks, Change Your Sleep Habits

Daylight savings time is a good reminder of something most of us already know but are unwilling to admit: We need more sleep.

Four Health Center Faculty Named to Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering

The new members will be honored during the Academy’s annual meeting in May.

Close up of a medical prescription bottle.

Study: Switching Anti-epileptic Drugs Could Increase Risk of Seizures

Brand and generic epilepsy drugs are equally safe and effective, but switching from a brand-name to a generic could increase individuals' chance of having a seizure, a new study finds.

Smoking and Pregnant (Thinkstock)

Nicotine Replacement for Smoking Cessation During Pregnancy

Health Center physician, Dr. Cheryl Oncken, has written an editorial in this week’s New England Journal of Medicine.

Health Center in the News

Health Center in the News – March 2, 2012

Introducing the Health Center’s next leader; the dangers of distracted doctoring; the secret to successful relationships; and is personalized medicine the future of medical care?

Maranda Reynolds works alongside Dr. Augustus Mazzocca within full visual contact to a deaf patient, insuring uninterrupted medical communication access between doctor and patient on February 24, 2012. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

Interpreters for the Deaf Form Unique Bond with Patients

The Health Center, first in the state to hire a full-time sign language interpreter, now serves 600 deaf patients.

UConn Health Center March Programs, Events

Here’s what’s happening in March and early April.

Think You Are Too Busy to Exercise?

The Health Center's Brad Biskup has some tips to increase your heart rate and burn more calories by adding some extra activities to your daily routine.