UConn Cardiologists Uncover New Heart Attack Warning Sign
Aired on NBC Connecticut, March 1, 2012
Dr. Bruce Liang, director of the Calhoun Cardiology Center, and his team of researchers have identified a protein fragment that when detected in the blood can be a predictor of heart attack and heart failure. If successfully applied one day, the simple blood test could mean another way to diagnose and possibly treat heart problems.
UConn Study on Fresh Produce: Stock It and They’ll Buy It
Hartford Courant, March 16, 2012
A study conducted by Katie Martin, Department of Allied Health Sciences, was prompted by increasing concerns about “food deserts” — inner-city neighborhoods that lack a large food market with a wide variety of healthful foods.
Update on Colon Cancer
Aired March 25, 2012, on WTIC-AM and FM
Dr. Joel Levine, co-director of the Colon Cancer Prevention Center in the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the latest in colorectal cancer prevention on WTIC NewsTalk 1080’s “Face Connecticut.”
Statins: Still Safe?
Aired on WNPR Radio, March 20. 2012
Dr. Bruce Liang, director of the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center, joins “The Faith Middleton Show” to discuss statins.
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