February 18, 2009
A study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati shows that high-fat diets, even if consumed for a short amount of time, can inflame fat tissue surrounding blood vessels, possibly contributing to cardiovascular disease.
February 24, 2009
The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is celebrating its fifth year as host to the Hutton Lectureship in Ethics. This year s event takes place on Thursday, March 5, noon to 1 p.m. at Kresge Auditorium, and features esteemed speaker Michael Sandel, DPhil, whose lecture is titled: How Should We Treat the Human Body? Ethical Dilemmas and Public Controversies.
February 9, 2009
With the help of a new microsurgical tool, neurosurgeons at the Brain Tumor Center at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute are taking part in what they call a renaissance of the laser in neurosurgery.
February 18, 2009
A study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati shows that high-fat diets, even if consumed for a short amount of time, can inflame fat tissue surrounding blood vessels, possibly contributing to cardiovascular disease.
February 24, 2009
The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is celebrating its fifth year as host to the Hutton Lectureship in Ethics. This year s event takes place on Thursday, March 5, noon to 1 p.m. at Kresge Auditorium, and features esteemed speaker Michael Sandel, DPhil, whose lecture is titled: How Should We Treat the Human Body? Ethical Dilemmas and Public Controversies.
February 9, 2009
With the help of a new microsurgical tool, neurosurgeons at the Brain Tumor Center at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute are taking part in what they call a renaissance of the laser in neurosurgery.
February 12, 2009
If you re experiencing chronic breathing difficulties, a simple procedure called radiofrequency ablation of the turbinates could be the answer to your problem. Performed in a physician's office under local anesthesia, it reduces the size of tissue within the nose with the aid of a needle-equipped heating device.
February 16, 2009
University of Cincinnati researchers have discovered that estrogen receptors are present in medulloblastoma the most common type of pediatric brain tumor leading them to believe that anti-estrogen drug treatments may be beneficial in limiting tumor progression and improving patients overall outcome.
February 23, 2009
Does genetic anticipation play a role in ruptured brain aneurysms? Previous studies have suggested that it does, with the aneurysms occurring at younger ages in subsequent generations of families with at least one case of ruptured aneurysm. But they actually may tend to happen at an older age, according to a new study from University of Cincinnati researchers.
February 5, 2009
The UC Academic Health Center will be hosting a community blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 in the Kresge Auditorium, 231 Albert Sabin Way.
February 13, 2009
Children born in areas with increased traffic-related pollution may be at greater risk of developing asthma due to genetic changes acquired in the womb, according to new research from UC and Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The team reports its findings in the Feb. 16, 2009, issue of PLoS ONE.
March 10, 2006
UC will host its 2nd annual Community Cancer Education Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 25, at Kingsgate Conference Center, 151 Goodman Dr.
March 21, 2006
UC cosmetic surgeons say adopting a strategic skin-care plan based on scientific measurements can improve the look and feel of your skin, without disrupting your life.
March 16, 2006
Researchers from the University of Cincinnati suggest that religious and spiritual characteristics of medical residents may influence their risk for depressive symptoms.
March 24, 2006
Daniel Acosta, PhD, dean for the UC College of Pharmacy, will receive the 2006 Award in Excellence of Pharmacology/Toxicology from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation.
March 27, 2006
Discovery of the mechanism of a drug being tested for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) has revealed that it s not only more effective than first thought, but might also help in the management of other autoimmune diseases, organ transplant rejection and even cancer.
March 22, 2006
UC colorectal health experts say that millions of people live with the partial or complete loss of bowel movement control because they are too embarrassed to seek help.
March 22, 2006
The College of Nursing is helping people who are aging or chronically ill, as well as their families, answer these and other questions through its Center for Aging with Dignity, which is kicking off a free aging and care workshop series in April.