July 2, 2012
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati Hoxworth Blood Center and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have discovered a new gene target for leukemia therapy.
June 28, 2012
A few weeks after having a stent placed as a result of a heart attack, James Adams, 54, of Independence, Ky., began having trouble swallowing. In February 2011, he was diagnosed with stage-3 esophagus cancer that had spread to the lymph nodes.
June 28, 2012
The UC College of Medicine this week launched the Discovery Acceleration Initiative a $1 million effort aimed at strengthening the college s position with major funders of biomedical research.
July 2, 2012
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati Hoxworth Blood Center and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have discovered a new gene target for leukemia therapy.
June 28, 2012
A few weeks after having a stent placed as a result of a heart attack, James Adams, 54, of Independence, Ky., began having trouble swallowing. In February 2011, he was diagnosed with stage-3 esophagus cancer that had spread to the lymph nodes.
June 28, 2012
The UC College of Medicine this week launched the Discovery Acceleration Initiative a $1 million effort aimed at strengthening the college s position with major funders of biomedical research.
June 28, 2012
Summer can be a tricky balance between enjoying the great outdoors and being driven indoors to avoid irritating bug bites. Applying sprays, lotions, or using treated wristbands to repel ticks and mosquitoes quickly becomes a daily ritual. Bug repellents contain pesticides, however, so cautious is key in preventing human health concerns.
June 27, 2012
Public radio program features research project that could lead to substantial progress in worldwide wastewater treatment and sustainability efforts.
June 26, 2012
The University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees Tuesday approved the naming of Fred Lucas, MD, as chair of the department of pathology and laboratory medicine. He also becomes the MacKenzie Chair of Pathology. His appointment is effective July 1, 2012.
June 25, 2012
The 2012 full-scholarship recipients are entering UC from as close as North College Hill and as far away as California.
June 21, 2012
Medical students identify physicians educators who exemplified excellence in teaching and compassionate treatment as Arnold P. Gold Foundation s award winners.
June 21, 2012
The Ohio Partnership for Adherence through Collaborative Education (OhioPACE) distributed a total of $340,000 in grants to 13 research and education projects across Ohio in 2012.
June 21, 2012
It s officially summertime and insect bites are no picnic, but some insects namely the bedbug don t care what time of year it is and bedbug bites are often mistaken for bites made by other summertime pests, like the mosquito.
June 21, 2012
Thanks to grants from the American Heart Association (AHA), two graduate students in the UC College of Medicine will spend the next two years conducting research that could lead to therapeutic advances in the fields of cardiology, obesity and muscle-wasting diseases.
June 18, 2012
Bacterial contamination in water-damaged buildings has been identified as a potential cause of health problems, including infection and respiratory conditions like asthma. Which specific bacteria contribute to these problems, however, has been unknown making it difficult for public health officials to develop tools to effectively address the underlying source of the problem.
June 11, 2012
CINCINNATI Gastric bypass surgery may decrease alcohol consumption among patients who consumed alcohol regularly prior to surgery, say UC researchers.
June 7, 2012
As the Cincinnati Cancer Center (CCC) prepares to implement its five-year strategic plan, the team has recruited a respected administrative leader from a top National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center to help guide the Cincinnati-based effort: Vijaya Gandhi, PhD.