January 24, 2008
Nerve pain can affect many parts of the body, but determining the exact source of pain and measuring its severity isn t always easy. UC physician Mark Goddard, MD, says an EMG test is a good way to localize pain and tell you how a nerve injury is contributing to it.
January 28, 2008
The Neuroscience Institute at UC and University Hospital is emerging as an important treatment center for patients suffering from moyamoya disease.
January 29, 2008
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has awarded $1.7 million to UC anesthesiology researchers to study a condition that costs Americans $50 billion a year low back pain.
January 30, 2008
When it comes to Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure from polycarbonate plastic bottles, it s not whether the container is new or old but the liquid s temperature that has the most impact on how much BPA is released, according to UC scientists.
January 31, 2008
In 2008, approximately 215,000 Americans will be diagnosed with one of more than 100 types of brain tumors. A UC neurosurgeon says patients who receive such a diagnosis should remain hopeful, however, as treatment options at the nation s leading brain tumor centers have never been better.
February 4, 2008
UC has named Michael Edwards, MD, chair of its surgery department, effective Jan. 1, 2008.
February 7, 2008
Every day, Ohio experiences a net increase of 14 people age 65 or older, and by 2012 that number will grow to 119 per day. While an aging population affects many areas, such as the economy and health care, one of the most important impacts of this increase is the need for caregivers.
February 12, 2008
Due to inclement weather, Hoxworth Blood Center was forced to cancel many blood drives today, which may lead to significant blood shortages by the end of this week. As of Tuesday morning, the community s blood supply was down by over 200 units of type A blood and over 150 units of type O.
February 14, 2008
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency s estimates that Energy Star-approved CFLs use up to 75 percent less energy than traditional incandescent light bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. They do, however, contain some mercury and require special disposal that not everyone may be aware of.
February 20, 2008
Hoxworth Blood Center is issuing an emergency appeal for donors of all blood types, especially Type O, and platelet donors. As of this morning, the community s blood supply was down 378 units in type O+ and O- combined, which are the types in greatest demand at local hospitals(one unit equals one pint).