UC research examines coping mechanisms for loss of smell from...

October 21, 2021

One of the most common and disturbing side effects of COVID-19 is the loss of the sense of smell. New research from UC found some common coping mechanisms that helped COVID patients deal with a lessened sense of smell, which severely impacts the sense of taste. The study was published in the International Forum of Allergies and Rhinology. The combination of the loss of smell and taste, which are also known as the chemosensory senses, due to COVID-19 has been particularly devastating, with research showing associated depression, anxiety and impaired quality of life. It is something Katie Phillips, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at the UC College of Medicine sees in many COVID patients who come into her clinic.

UC grant will increase training of clinicians to work with...

October 19, 2021

A nearly $2 million grant to the University of Cincinnati’s College of Allied Health Sciences will establish the UC Bear-CAT Fellowship Program. The goal of the project is to increase the number of adequately prepared graduate-level behavioral health clinicians entering and continuing practice with at-risk children, adolescents and transitional-age youth (ages 18-24) in the Greater Cincinnati region.

Local 12: Dropping COVID-19 cases across the country could...

October 14, 2021

Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the UC Division of Infectious Diseases in the College of Medicine was interviewed by WKRC-TV, Local 12 for a story on how dropping COVID-19 cases across the country could signal herd immunity.

Medscape: Merck's new COVID pill: 'Game-changer' or just one...

October 11, 2021

Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine was one of the sources cited in an article in Medscape on pharmaceutical company Merck developing a new pill for COVID-19. Fichtenbaum said it wasn't a 'home run' but it was encouraging.

Cincinnati.com: Boo! Halloween with COVID-19 again? We asked...

October 8, 2021

Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, and Jennifer Forrester, MD, both of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine were interviewed for a story posted on Cincinnati.com on what experts would advise parents to do in regards to handing out candy on Halloween.

Medscape: Booster shot back-and-forth creates uncertainty,...

October 4, 2021

In the wake of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announcements about who is authorized to get a third or 'booster' shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, many people, patients and providers alike, are confused. In an article on the topic, Medscape interviewed Louito Edje, MD, associate dean of graduate medical education at the UC College of Medicine who said that confusion could make some people reluctant to get the vaccine.

Local 12: COVID-19 antiviral pill in the works

September 29, 2021

Several companies, including Pfizer are developing a pill to fight COVID-19 symptoms. Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine was interviewed by WKRC-TV, Local12 for a story about the antiviral medications and explained how they work.

UC establishes 'heart bank'

September 28, 2021

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is opening what it calls a “heart bank” to collect tissue samples that can be used by researchers. Those samples will be stored in a biorepository to provide a potentially valuable resource to help researchers find answers to scientific questions.

Medscape: Injectable liraglutide plus lifestyle changes reduce...

September 24, 2021

In overweight and obese adults at high cardiovascular risk, once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide plus changes in diet and physical activity reduced visceral fat, a single-center phase 4 placebo-controlled trial showed. Vincent Fong, MD, was interviewed for his reaction to the study by Medscape.

CNBC: Strange COVID-19 side effect makes things smell repulsive

September 23, 2021

Ahmad Sedaghat, MD, University of Cincinnati Director of Rhinology, Allergy and Anterior skull base surgery, and associate professor of otolaryngology was interviewed by CNBC for a story on parosmia, a side effect of COVID-19 that distorts a person's sense of smell.

VICE: ‘I haven't gotten COVID yet’ isn’t a good reason to skip...

September 22, 2021

Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine was interviewed for a story posted by VICE on people who haven't gotten vaccinated because they haven't gotten COVID-19 yet. He says adopting the mindset that you’ll be OK and “natural immunity” will protect you, you’re not doing your part to protect yourself or others.

Cincinnati.com: Cincinnati Children's study: COVID-19 cases,...

September 22, 2021

Cincinnati.com published a story on research from Katherine Auger, MD, of the Department of Pediatrics at the UC College of Medicine and associate chair of outcomes in the Department of Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s. The study shows that COVID-19 cases and quarantines are lower in school districts with mask mandates.

Food Safety Magazine: New research supports informative food...

September 21, 2021

Food Safety Magazine discusses the growing prevalence of food allergies and cites research findings from Lynne Haber, PhD, senior toxicologist at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

U.S. News & World Report: What to do for a stuffy nose

September 20, 2021

Ahmad Sedaghat, MD, director of Rhinology, Allergy and Anterior Skull-Based Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, was a featured source in an article in U.S. News & World Report on what people can do for a stuffy nose.

MSN/WLWT: Cincinnati doctor talks accuracy of rapid COVID-19...

September 17, 2021

Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine was interviewed by WLWT-TV for a story posted on MSN about the growing popularity of rapid tests for COVID-19. He said the accuracy of the tests is improving.

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