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UConn Health Startup Patents Artificial Salivary Gland
Dr. J. Robert Kelly, a professor of reconstructive sciences at the UConn School of Dental Medicine has patented his artificial salivary gland design through his startup, Oral Fluid Dynamics, and the support of the University.
Hundreds Receive Free Heart Health Screenings at UConn Health
In honor of American Heart Month, UConn Health's Heart Health Fair screened more than 160 members of the community on Feb. 2, National Wear Red Day, to raise awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of Americans.
UConn Health Physicians Named Best Doctors by Hartford Magazine
Hartford Magazine's "annual Best Doctors" listing is out and 46 UConn Health physicians made the list.
Top 10 Heart Health Myths Busted
'I'm not very overweight, so I don't need to watch what I eat.' Experts from UConn Health’s Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center debunk this and other common myths about cardiovascular health.
America: Stop Ignoring Men’s Mental Health
Before her upcoming Jan. 30 testimony at the Congressional Briefing on Men's Mental Health, prominent psychological scientist Dr. Wizdom Powell of UConn Health shares the latest information on the state of men's mental health in the U.S. and her solutions to help close the huge gap in men and boys mental health awareness, resources, and services.
Lawmakers Get Hands-On Experience at UConn’s Medical and Dental Schools
A legislative tour on Jan. 19 gave state lawmakers new knowledge about the latest happenings at UConn Health and a hands-on experience using the latest innovative tools helping train medical and dental students to be the next generation of healthcare providers in Connecticut.
When it Comes to Dental Prosthetics, You Don’t Have to Compromise Facial Appearance
A new, first of its kind study led by UConn School of Dental Medicine's Dr. Avinash Bidra shows there is no significant difference in an individual’s facial appearance, especially in regards to the lips, if they are wearing either removable dentures or a permanent bridge with dental implants.
Training the Doctors of Tomorrow
From UConn Health Journal: The dean of the School of Medicine discusses the school's new curriculum, a year after it was introduced in fall 2016.
UConn Medical Students Take National Stage
UConn School of Medicine students Devin Bageac and Kathryn Topalis have been elected to the American Medical Association's House of Delegates.
Coloring Away the Pain
A local artist is brightening the holiday season using his coloring books as art therapy for his fellow UConn Health patients living with sickle cell and other diseases.