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Deans’ Symposium on Continuous Quality Improvement
The UConn School of Medicine hosted the seventh annual Deans’ Symposium on Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) at the Health Center on June 6. Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, vice president for health affairs and dean of the medical school, said “We’re on a relentless mission to improve how we deliver health care. I believe that high-quality, […]
June 9, 2011 | Shannon McClure
NEMSI Research Day Marks Its Fifth Year of Collaborations Between Basic Science and Clinical Faculty
The New England Musculoskeletal Institute (NEMSI) will host its annual Research Day this Friday, June 10. The program attracts basic science and clinical faculty who share their latest research findings with the goal of increasing collaborations in areas related to bone, cartilage and tissue. “The musculoskeletal community at the Health Center, its collaborators in Storrs and in […]
June 8, 2011 | Carolyn Pennington
Bioscience Connecticut Proposal Wins Final Legislative Approval
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s proposal to bring a much-needed economic boost to the state and renovate and expand the Health Center passed the House early Wednesday morning. The plan, called Bioscience Connecticut, was approved 97 to 45 after passing the Senate on June 1. The measure now goes to the governor for his signature. Supporters […]
June 8, 2011 | Carolyn Pennington
Practice Makes Perfect – And Helps Avoid Unnecessary Exams
Cardiac computed tomography angiography (CTA) is the use of CT to evaluate the coronary arteries for atherosclerotic disease, the number one cause of death in the U.S. “A technologist has one chance to do a cardiac CTA image correctly due to the radiation and intravenous contrast dose,” says Yang. “If you do a cardiac CT […]
June 7, 2011 | Carolyn Pennington
Countdown to Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride
It’s not too late to sign up for the NBC Connecticut Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride and Walk taking place this Saturday, June 11, in Simsbury. The event benefits the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center and Coaches vs. Cancer. The director of the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Pramod Srivastava, says the money raised goes to […]
June 6, 2011 | Carolyn Pennington
Snoring Kids Prone to Cardiovascular Problems as Adults, Study Suggests
A study recently published in CHEST, the official journal of the American College of Chest Physicians, suggests childhood sleep disorders could be a precursor to cardiovascular disease in adulthood. American and Korean researchers found that children with obstructive sleep apnea who had their tonsils and adenoids removed showed improvements in their disorder. The improvements were measured […]
June 3, 2011 | , and Tina Encarnacion
Health Center June Programs, Events
Following is a rundown of UConn Health Center events in June: Nutrition for a Healthy Heart Wednesday, June 1, 2 to 4 p.m., UConn Health Center, Dowling North Building The UConn Health Center’s Healthy Nutrition program invites you on a journey to a lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol and healthier weight. This group meets on […]
June 1, 2011 | , and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
CICATS Symposium Sets Sights on Sickle Cell
A daylong research symposium June 2 at the UConn Health Center will focus on a painful blood disorder believed to affect nearly 100,000 Americans and millions worldwide. “Sickle Cell Disease: Translating Science into Action,” presented by the Connecticut Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, will feature eight speakers, including Dr. Biree Andemariam, a clinician-scientist in the Lea’s Foundation Center […]
May 27, 2011 | , and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Advancing Care Through Research
This story is the sixth of a multi-part series on the history of the Health Center. The entire series can be read at the Health Center’s 50th Anniversary website. A strong emphasis on research is one of the features that distinguish an academic health center from community hospitals. The UConn Health Center is active in […]
May 27, 2011 | Noreen Kirk
Wii Workout Can Help COPD Patients Breathe Easier
UConn Health Center researchers have found that Nintendo’s Wii Fit video game offers patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) an effective workout – and because it’s more enjoyable, they are more likely to use. “Our study showed that COPD patients exercised at a relatively high percent of their maximum during three to five minutes […]
May 26, 2011 | Carolyn Pennington