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Pumping the ‘brain brake’ in pediatric anxiety

March 31, 2021

A new study reveals that an evidence-based treatment may help predict treatment outcomes for adolescents with anxiety disorders. University of Cincinnati researchers say this could determine medication effectiveness more quickly to help patients.

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Better-fitting face masks greatly improve COVID-19 protection

June 9, 2021

University of Cincinnati researchers found that while N95 masks are effective barriers against airborne diseases like COVID-19, poorly fitting masks can have substantial leaks around the face that reduce their effectiveness and increase the risk of infection.

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Pandemic created change forcing medical students to adapt and thrive

May 24, 2021

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine awarded 176 medical degrees during Honors Day, Sunday, May 23 in Fifth Third Arena. UC President Neville Pinto, UC Board of Trustees Chair Ronald Brown and Dean Andrew Filak, MD, of the College of Medicine offered remarks. Farzaan Kassam, a fourth-year medical student, was this year's class speaker.

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UC opioid study identifies at-risk populations in America

May 26, 2021

A new study by the University of Cincinnati finds that fatal opiate overdoses are most prevalent in six states: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, West Virginia, Indiana and Tennessee. Researchers identified 25 hot spots of fatal opioid overdoses nationwide using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study demonstrates how both widespread and localized the problem of substance use disorders can be.