It’s estimated that 30% of people with severe depression and suicidal thoughts are diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression. As Dr. Caleb Battersby, director of Interventional Psychiatry at UConn Health explains, esketamine nasal spray works differently than oral antidepressants and typically brings relief within hours or days of receiving the medication.

Gastroesophageal junction cancer is among the fastest growing cancers in the country. Chair of surgery at UConn Health, Dr. Kevin Staveley-O’Carroll, says treatment usually involves surgery and thanks to minimally invasive techniques, a patient’s recovery is much improved.

Concussions are common, especially in athletes. It’s estimated that one in 10 athletes will experience a concussion during a sports season. With repeated concussions potentially causing long-term, life-altering effects, the process used to identify and treat them has received increased urgency and attention. In this episode of Pinnacle of Performance, we look at the rule […]

Having regular mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer and with more younger women being diagnosed, it’s important to pay attention to the new screening guidelines. Dr. Alex Merkulov, section chief of women’s imaging at UConn Health, discusses the guidelines and how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way mammograms are reviewed. […]

Proper wound care is critical for hard-to-heal wounds. Underlying conditions like diabetes, circulation problems, and radiation treatment can cause chronic wound problems. If not treated, they can grow into more significant health issues, such as limb amputations or even life-threatening infections. Deb Deperry, who has diabetes, had a severe infection and was afraid her entire […]