March 6, 2009
The UC College of Medicine has recruited George Atweh, MD, to lead the department of internal medicine s division of hematology/oncology and serve as Koch Chair and professor of hematology/oncology.
March 11, 2009
Health officials say recent massive national food recalls raised serious public concern about foodborne illnesses such as E.coli and Salmonella. A collaborative group of public health experts will hold a public event to help residents understand the genesis of foodborne disease and what they can do to protect their families.
March 3, 2009
Donald Harrison, MD, a local cardiologist and former senior vice president and provost of health affairs at the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, will sign copies of his new book "Mending Broken Hearts: One Cardiologist s Journey through a Half Century of Discovery and Medical Change" on Tuesday, March 17.
March 6, 2009
The UC College of Medicine has recruited George Atweh, MD, to lead the department of internal medicine s division of hematology/oncology and serve as Koch Chair and professor of hematology/oncology.
March 11, 2009
Health officials say recent massive national food recalls raised serious public concern about foodborne illnesses such as E.coli and Salmonella. A collaborative group of public health experts will hold a public event to help residents understand the genesis of foodborne disease and what they can do to protect their families.
March 3, 2009
Donald Harrison, MD, a local cardiologist and former senior vice president and provost of health affairs at the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, will sign copies of his new book "Mending Broken Hearts: One Cardiologist s Journey through a Half Century of Discovery and Medical Change" on Tuesday, March 17.
January 8, 2009
Chronic illness can lead to poorer quality of life particularly for adolescents. New research shows that spirituality may help teens cope with their conditions.
January 22, 2009
Fuel-based heaters used indoors are cause for concern. Steve Baxter, MD, and Sean Collins, MD, both with the University of Cincinnati department of emergency medicine weigh in on the dangers.
January 28, 2009
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is asking for all eligible donors to make an appointment to donate blood at their earliest convenience.
January 6, 2009
The University of Cincinnati and the Health Improvement Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati will host a community health care forum from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13.
January 29, 2009
If something seems too good to be true, it probably is especially when it comes to fast-fix weight-loss solutions. Some over-the-counter consumer products may even do more harm than good, according to UC experts.
January 5, 2009
Cancer and cell biology experts at the UC have identified a new tumor suppressor that may help scientists develop more targeted drug therapies to combat lung cancer.
January 23, 2009
The University of Cincinnati, University Hospital and UC Physicians are collaborating with the American Heart Association (AHA) to celebrate National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 6.
January 6, 2009
UC cancer specialists at the Precision Radiotherapy Center are using a new technology to aim precise, high-dose beams of radiation at tumors that move with the breathing cycle without causing unnecessary damage to healthy tissue.
January 14, 2009
The UC College of Medicine, University Hospital and the Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati will welcome Carl Westmoreland as keynote speaker for their co-sponsored annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Celebration from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in UC s Kresge Auditorium.
January 19, 2009
New analyses by the University of Cincinnati show that genetic testing used to guide initial dosing of the blood-thinner warfarin may not be cost-effective for typical patients with atrial fibrillation but may be for patients at higher risk for major bleeding.
January 15, 2009
Cincinnati scientists have identified a new biomarker that could help predict a person s risk of developing colon cancer and how aggressive it may become.
January 29, 2009
A $51,000 grant will enable University of Cincinnati researchers to determine whether sophisticated new imaging technologies can help them achieve pinpoint placement of deep-brain stimulation electrodes in patients with Parkinson s disease.