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White blood cells use brute force to dislodge bacteria

March 4, 2025

Xuefeng Wang, an associate professor at the University of Cincinnati’s Hoxworth Blood Center, is the recipient of a grant from the National Institutes of Health, as well as corresponding author of recently published research in Nature Communications.

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Save a life this summer and celebrate all things Cincinnati

May 28, 2025

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, and Cincinnati’s foodie staples are coming together once again to celebrate lifesaving blood donors during the annual Cincinnati Favorites Blood Drive Tour. Schedule your donation today at hoxworth.org.

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Summer of giving with Hoxworth Blood Center

May 28, 2025

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is getting into the summer spirit with a focus on giving. Summer can be a tough season for the blood supply, and Hoxworth is relying on its donors to show support and donate blood. During the month of June, when you give blood at any of Hoxworth’s seven neighborhood donor centers and select mobile drives, you will receive an e-gift card and a coupon for a FREE Biggby coffee as a thank you for saving lives. Schedule a donation today at hoxworth.org.

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Could plasma exchange therapy help you live longer?

May 28, 2025

Blood can accumulate potentially damaging particles that may be flushed out. Some anti-aging influencers, along with a handful of scientists, believe exchanging the plasma in blood can help slow biological aging. UC's Caroline Alquist, MD, PhD, weighs in.

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Conquering COVID-19

August 27, 2020

UC and UC Health researchers are conducting research around the clock to fight COVID-19 and find out more about the virus.

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UC researchers develop new CPAP device

April 17, 2024

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are developing a VortexPAP machine that takes advantage of vortex airflow technology. A preliminary clinical study with current CPAP users demonstrated that the VortexPAP can deliver the pressure levels that are used in the subjects’ CPAP therapy, but the mask is more comfortable to wear. It has a minimalistic design that is less intrusive and barely touches the patient’s face.

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UC reaches $740M in research expenditures

January 30, 2025

The University of Cincinnati and its affiliates reached $740 million in research expenditures in 2024, a 6% increase over the previous year and a record for UC. Research partners include UC Health, Cincinnati Children’s, the Cincinnati VA and the University of Cincinnati Research Institute.