October 18, 2005
On Oct. 30, many in the United States will "fall back" during the transition to standard time. Victoria Surdulescu, MD, director of the UC Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Center, offers tips for adjusting sleep schedules so the clock change doesn't get the best of us.
October 18, 2005
University of Cincinnati radiologists, who recently screened 993 local women during a national evaluation of digital mammography, report that digital screening surpasses standard film mammography in certain patient groups.
October 19, 2005
UC's Education and Research Center teaches young professionals the skills necessary for pursuing occupational safety and health careers in research and professional practice.
October 21, 2005
Experts from The Neuroscience Institute will speak at "Success with Your Epilepsy," a half-day symposium covering issues relating to both pediatric and adult epilepsy. In addition to providing information about resources in the community, the symposium will cover causes and effects of epilepsy, new treatments, family and caregiver issues and coping methods.
October 24, 2005
A new study led by Peter Embi, MD, shows that by using the tools of an electronic medical record system in a new way, it's possible to increase the number of patients who volunteer to participate in clinical studies and generate more referrals from the physician community.
October 25, 2005
UC scientists are trying to determine if a new, noninvasive screening technique can effectively predict even prevent bone fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
October 27, 2005
The UC Cancer Center hosts a free community education event about colorectal cancer on Nov. 10.
October 28, 2005
Dr. John Howington, chief of thoracic surgery at UC, gives tips to help smokers kick the habit now.
November 1, 2005
Diabetes is the fifth-deadliest disease in the United States, but more than 5 million people don't realize they have the disease.
November 2, 2005
NFL Hall of Famer to discuss how to make decisions and choices for a healthy lifestyle at UC's Just Community event.