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NPR: Zoonotic diseases like COVID-19 and monkeypox will become more common, experts say

September 30, 2022

Cases of monkeypox are on the rise around world, reaching more than 67,000, including more than 25,000 in the United States. NPR reported that researchers say these types of viruses, known as zoonotic diseases, or ones that spread between humans and animals, will become increasingly commonplace as factors such as the destruction of animal habitats and human expansion into previously uninhabited areas intensify. In a story on zoonotic diseases, NPR cited several experts including Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine at the UC College of Medicine.

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Victoria Morgan encourages Cincinnatians to stay healthy and active as they age  

November 29, 2022

You may know Victoria Morgan as the recently retired Artistic Director of the Cincinnati Ballet, but now she has a new goal: helping Cincinnatians stay healthy and active as they age. The Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati hosted a Movement as Medicine Event on November 3, 2022 at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute featuring Victoria’s VM workout.

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Everyday Health: Does chest pain always mean a heart attack?

November 28, 2022

The American Heart Association (AHA) says that chest pain accounts for more than 6.5 million emergency room visits each year in the United States, plus nearly 4 million outpatient visits. While not all episodes of chest discomfort turn out to be life-threatening, chest pain is the most common symptom of a heart attack in adults of all ages, so it needs to be taken seriously. In a story posted by Everyday Health, Richard Becker, MD, of the UC College of Medicine is one of the experts quoted.

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Spectrum News: Thanksgiving travel brings health risks

November 21, 2022

The Thanksgiving holiday brings with it plenty of travel. Spectrum News posted a story about staying healthy while traveling, featuring comments from Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine.

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Local 12: Apple Watch saves local woman's life from deadly blood clot

June 16, 2023

A Cincinnati woman is crediting her Apple Watch for saving her life after it woke her up when her heart rate spiked to dangerous levels. WKRC-TV, Local 12 interviewed UC cardiologist Richard Becker, MD, who is conducting research on the ability of smart watches to detect atrial fibrillation.