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Husky Finds His Way Home — to UConn Sports Medicine
Dr. Corey R. Dwyer, who spent 14 years as a UConn student or resident, returns to join the School of Medicine faculty as an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in complex shoulder cases
December 14, 2023 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Kuhn Develops Patent-Pending Process to Create Comfortable Prosthetics for Breast Cancer Survivors
Professor of Biomedical Engineering Liisa Kuhn uses a 3D bioprinter to fabricate breast prosthetics that are lightweight, flexible, and porous
December 14, 2023 | Olivia Drake
Periop 101: UConn Health Addressing the National Operating Room Workforce Crisis
The first cohort of the new Periop 101 operating room nurse training program kicked-off at UConn Health this fall.
December 14, 2023 | Lauren Woods
UConn Center on Aging Offers Support for Older Adults with Depression
Depression in older adults is even more complicated than younger adults and should be treated by a geriatric psychiatrist. The UConn Center on Aging offers one of the biggest divisions of geriatric psychiatry in the country.
December 13, 2023 | Jennifer Walker
Fat Flies Live Longer On a Diet At Any Age
Switching the flies’ diet to a low calorie one remained a reliable way to extend lifespan even for old flies in ill health
December 13, 2023 | Kim Krieger
Five Faculty Named Highly Cited Researchers
The list of Highly Cited Researchers is drawn from the highly cited papers that rank in the top one percent by citations for field and publication year in the Web of Science citation index over the past decade
December 8, 2023 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn Health Minute: Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is hard to detect because it generally doesn’t cause any symptoms. As UConn Health endocrine surgeon Giao Phan explains, it’s important to pay attention to changes in your neck or throat because if found early, most thyroid cancers are highly curable.
December 7, 2023 | Carolyn Pennington
Pickleball Champ Credits UConn Health for Success
UConn Health orthopedic surgeon Robert Arciero and his team rebuilt and stabilized Morse's knee which he says has helped him achieve his pickleball success
December 4, 2023 | Carolyn Pennington
Season’s Eatings: Tips From an RD
UConn Health registered dietitian Linda York offers some tips to avoid overdoing it at holiday parties and potlucks.
December 4, 2023 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Breaking Down Barriers for Those Living With HIV
UConn Health’s Ryan White Program offers treatment adherence and supportive resources
November 30, 2023 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)