May 30, 2023
A startup founded by four University of Cincinnati physicians gained FDA approval to move forward with clinical trials for its portable system that can detect brain injuries, Local 12 reported.
May 29, 2023
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled earlier this month that hospitals can’t be forced to issue Ivermectin to patients. It backed an earlier appeals court decision. Jennifer Bard, PhD, professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, weighed in on the decision during an interview with Newsweek.
June 16, 2023
A Cincinnati woman is crediting her Apple Watch for saving her life after it woke her up when her heart rate spiked to dangerous levels. WKRC-TV, Local 12 interviewed UC cardiologist Richard Becker, MD, who is conducting research on the ability of smart watches to detect atrial fibrillation.
June 30, 2023
A monthslong shortage of chemotherapies forces some patients to receive less treatment. University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Davendra Sohal told the Wall Street Journal his patients were also impacted.
June 21, 2023
Cincinnati Children's Hospital was named the top children's hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report in just-released rankings for 2023-2024. Cincinnati.com published a story about the news.
July 26, 2023
The incidence of cardiac arrest in younger people is getting renewed attention after Bronny James, the son of LeBron James experienced the condition while practicing at the University of Southern California. WLWT interviewed Saad Ahmad, MD, a cardiologist with the Department of Internal Medicine at the UC College of Medicine for his expert insight.
July 27, 2023
A new study showed that artificial intelligence (AI) could help collect more information through smartwatches, and it could even help reduce a person's odds of a heart-related event. The new study found that people who use wearable devices, such as an Apple Watch, can get much better heart data with the help of AI. Local 12 produced a story on the study, interviewing Richard Becker, MD, of the Division of Cardiovascular Health and Disease at the UC College of Medicine who is conducting research on how wearables could help could help prevent strokes.
August 14, 2023
Technology in wearables is improving to the point where they can play a major role in patient care. Broadcast Retirement Network (BRN) aired a segment on how predictive modeling through the use of artificial intelligence may help prevent major heart events. Richard Becker, MD, of the Division of Cardiovascular Health and Disease in the UC College of Medicine, has done research in this area and provided his expertise to BRN.
August 21, 2023
More research needs to be done to determine whether secondhand vaping is causing the same issues as secondhand cigarette smoke, but researchers such as UC's Ashley Merianos discourage vaping in the office. Merianos, a tobacco use researcher, was cited in an extensive article by The Daily Mail which covered the topic of vape use in the office.
March 6, 2023
The University of Cincinnati's Eva Mistry joined the Know Stroke Podcast to discuss the results of the BEST-II trial, her ongoing stroke research supported by PCORI, the success and advancement of mobile stroke units and more.