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September 3, 2026
Noninvasive tests have emerged as valuable alternatives for diagnosing, staging and monitoring MASLD and MASH, according to a recent MedCentral report.
September 3, 2026
Cincinnati is experiencing more days of extreme heat this summer than in previous decades, due in large part to warmer global temperatures. But explanations for these higher temperatures also relate to regional factors, including the city's location in a river valley and large proportion of built environment.
September 1, 2026
WLWT and WCPO highlighted the contributions of University of Cincinnati Cancer Center researchers that helped lead to the recent FDA approval of daraxonrasib, a new treatment for pancreatic cancer.
August 4, 2026
It’s easy to dismiss changes in hearing as minor. But as The Washington Post recently reported, these symptoms could also signal a medical emergency that many people don’t recognize — known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss, a rapid decline in hearing that occurs suddenly or over a few days.
July 30, 2026
UC radiation oncologist Sara Medek is leading a phase II clinical trial testing whether patients with HPV-positive throat cancer can safely receive lower radiation doses to reduce side effects.
July 28, 2026
AtriCure, a global medical device company in Mason, Ohio, is UC’s largest biomedical engineering co-op employer, turning University of Cincinnati co-op students into full-time innovators.
July 27, 2026
The inaugural Ultra-SLP Conference brought together clinicians and researchers from across the country to advance the practice of using ultrasound technology to treat disorders of speech and swallowing.
July 24, 2026
Hamilton County Public Health reports confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, as concerns persist. Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause a stomach illness lasting days — sometimes even weeks. University of Cincinnati medical experts say it is usually linked to contaminated water or food, often fresh produce.
July 24, 2026
Despite major advances in contraception during the past several decades, responsibility for pregnancy prevention falls largely on women. As recently reported in Endocrinology Advisor, a new generation of male contraceptive candidates is advancing into early- and mid-stage clinical trials.
July 23, 2026
The Bernard Osher Foundation has made a $2.1 million investment in the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati. The Foundation’s latest gift supports the center’s endowment and the new UC Osher Wellness Suite and John & Carrie Hayden Community Learning Kitchen.
July 22, 2026
As the U.S. Senate considers a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, Spectrum News 1 Ohio recently reported that medical professionals say it could harm people with seasonal depression.
July 15, 2026
The University of Cincinnati student chapter of Remote Area Medical held its annual free health clinic July 11-12 at St. Xavier High School. Medical, dental and vision care was offered to adults and children, with no income requirements or insurance needed.
July 15, 2026
UC Cancer Center researchers led the FAST-02 trial, showing ultra-high-dose-rate FLASH proton therapy near the heart and lungs safely reduced pain from thoracic bone metastases.
July 14, 2026
The University of Cincinnati and UC Health are launching the Center for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research (CANDR) to advance dementia research, clinical care and brain health education.
July 10, 2026
UC researcher Nelly Elsayed’s study in the International Journal of Medical Informatics reveals key risks in clinical speech-to-text AI and shows why human review is essential.
July 9, 2026
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, has announced that David Oh, MD, director and chief executive officer, joined blood center leaders, patient advocates and partner organizations in Washington, D.C., in June as part of Blood Advocacy Week, a national initiative led by America’s Blood Centers to strengthen the nation’s blood supply.
July 6, 2026
The University of Cincinnati welcomes renowned epidemiologist Suzanne E. Judd, PhD, as the inaugural director of the new UC Center for Public Health.
July 1, 2026
Richard Prior, senior associate dean for academic operations and accreditation, speaks with Fox 19 about growing enrollment at the UC College of Nursing for a recent health segment.