November 17, 2005
UC researchers have found that a naturally occurring protein that normally fights cancer cells can also cause severe kidney failure when normal blood flow is disrupted. This laboratory finding, the researchers believe, could provide a target for drugs that will reduce the risk of kidney damage in humans.
November 21, 2005
UC's College of Medicine has received a $250,000 endowment that will allow a gastroenterology fellow to learn from outstanding researchers in the field and explore new areas of investigation.
November 23, 2005
Every year about 30,000 Americans experience a ruptured brain aneurysm, a dangerous condition in which a balloon-like bulge in a cerebral blood vessel suddenly bursts. UC neurosurgeon Mario Zuccarello, MD, explains who's at risk and offers tips for recognizing the warning signs.
November 28, 2005
More than 19 million Americans suffer from depression, according to the NIMH, and of those who seek help, more than half turn to their primary-care (or family) physician. A new UC study aims to improve the way primary-care providers recognize and manage depression.
November 28, 2005
The 2nd Annual IvaDean Scholarship Benefit Concert, featuring musical appearances from College of Medicine Dean David Stern, MD, and Surgery Department Chair Jeff Matthews, MD, aims to support the IvaDean Medical Student Scholarship Fund for medical students in need of financial assistance.
November 29, 2005
Uncomfortable stomachaches associated with big holiday meals could be the warning sign of a serious condition that requires more than a few antacids to remedy. UC surgeon Michael Nussbaum, MD, offers tips to avoid serious complications.
December 2, 2005
UC researchers report that a chemical widely used in products such as food cans, milk container linings, water pipes and even dental sealants could disrupt important effects of estrogen in the developing brain.
December 6, 2005
The sun is an excellent source of vitamin D, but as the winter approaches and the days get shorter, we see less of those helfpul rays. Nelson Watts, MD, of UC's Bone Health and Osteoporosis Center, explains the benefits of vitamin D and suggests other ways to get your daily recommended amount during the winter months.
December 7, 2005
UC's hazardous waste worker training program, established in 1987, teaches emergency responders, waste site workers and medical professionals proper handling and clean-up procedures for hazardous material waste sites.
December 8, 2005
Janusz Suszkiw, PhD, a professor in the molecular and cellular physiology department in the College of Medicine, is one of four UC faculty members to receive a Fulbright grant, the U.S. government s prestigious international educational exchange program, for the 2005 06 academic year.