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UConn Health Minute: Treating Varicose Veins
Whether it’s for cosmetic reasons or you’re tired of the pain and discomfort caused by varicose veins, UConn Health’s vascular specialists offer the latest treatments to vanquish varicose and spider veins. Learn how one of those treatments – endovenous laser therapy – was successfully used to treat the painful and large veins of a local […]
Welcome Medical and Dental Class of 2024
First-year medical and dental students arrived on the UConn Health campus for orientation this week. While this year is different because of COVID-19 precautions (staggered arrival times, social distancing, and receiving face shields along with their traditional stethoscopes) – the energy and excitement of incoming students was very much the same.
UConn Health Minute: Teledermatology
UConn Health dermatology offers teledermatology services for their patients. This “virtual care” is just like an in-office appointment with the dermatologists you trust but from the safety and comfort of your home.
UConn Health Minute: Beating Back Pain
Most people suffer from neck or back pain at some point in their lives. UConn Health’s Comprehensive Spine Center offers patients a variety of treatment options thanks to its multidisciplinary approach.
UConn Health Minute: COVID-19 – Beware of Misinformation
Misinformation about the coronavirus is circulating widely online which can lead to risky or harmful actions. Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at UConn Health, Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus, says make sure your information is from trusted sources.
UConn Health Minute: COVID-19 Precautions
The news surrounding COVID-19 seems to be ever-changing. UConn Health’s Chief of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus, offers some precautionary reminders as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Match Day 2020 – No Ceremony but Plenty to Celebrate
Even though the annual Match Day ceremony was not held today because of COVID-19 concerns, fourth-year UConn medical students still have a lot to celebrate. Out of the 100 students eligible for the National Residency Match Program, 98% of them secured a residency and the vast majority matched to one of their top three choices. […]
UConn Health Minute: Managing Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. There is no cure, but the right treatments can help manage the disease. Dr. Jaime Imitola explains how UConn Health’s Multiple Sclerosis Center offers comprehensive and compassionate care that can help guide you through the process from diagnosis to long-term therapy.
UConn Health Minute: Dry Eye Relief
Dry eye is a common and often chronic condition that affects people of all ages—but particularly older adults. As UConn Health ophthalmologist Ana Morales explains, if the condition advances untreated, it may damage the eye and impair vision.
UConn Health Geneticist Helps Solve Diagnostic Odyssey
Knowing your child is different can be difficult for any parent but not knowing why can make it even harder. The Spear family spent nearly six years searching for a diagnosis for their daughter Miriam.