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Aging, Frailty, and our Microbiomes: UConn Health/JAX Study Findings in Nature Aging
Study shows our microbiomes—the trillions of microbes that live on and within us—play central roles in our health and susceptibility to different diseases. And as we age, our microbiomes change too, with important health implications over time.
Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Discovered During Visit to Emergency Department for a Cough
As we round out Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with our experts in this area about the difficulty in diagnosing ovarian cancer early and Sharon Johnson about her diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer at UConn Health.
New Residency Program is a Hidden Gem of Medicine
The inaugural Residents of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine are pioneers of the new program that began in July. We caught up with some of the Residents of the program to learn more.
Doctors Assess Opportunities Gained, Lost through Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visits
UConn Health's Dr. Patrick Coll, UNC School of Medicine’s Dr. John Batsis, and colleagues authored an analysis of Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visits since they were instituted 10 years ago, finding the one-size-fits-all approach needs an upgrade to truly help seniors prevent disease and live healthier lives.
Research finds Biomarkers in Older Adults with Late-Life Depression
Major depression in older adults is very common, disabling, and increases the risk of many diseases of aging including Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, cardiovascular and even mortality. Therefore, it constitutes a major public health issue, especially considering the growing number of older adults in the U.S. and worldwide.
Seeking Answers to Optimizing Influenza Vaccines in Older Adults through New Study
The UConn Center on Aging in Partnership with The Jackson Laboratory is seeking participants for an Influenza Vaccine to ultimately understand which influenza vaccine works best for which individuals.
The Journey from Nursing to COO of John Dempsey Hospital
Opportunities in the nursing field are expansive. We recently spoke with Caryl Ryan, RN, Chief Operating Officer for UConn John Dempsey Hospital and Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President for Quality and Patient Care Services about her path in nursing.
Transgender Medical Services at UConn Health Helping Patients Live Their Authentic Lives
Transgender is a term that includes the many ways that people’s gender identities can be different from the sex they were assigned at birth. The Transgender Program at UConn Health supports those who are seeking services to change or explore the change of their gender identity.
Cancer Survivor Gives Hope to Others That There is Light at the End of Cancer
The diagnosis of any type of cancer is devastating and for Carlos Cabrera, the day he was diagnosed with rectal cancer totally changed his life and shattered his wife. With treatment, surgery, and mental health care, he has come out on the other side, cancer-free and with a change of outlook on life.
Cancer Survivor Credits Doctors at UConn Health for Determination to Find Answers
“I am over the moon with the care at UConn Health, it is world-class,” says Jay Buth about his experience with his care after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.