February 5, 2026

MedPage Today highlighted research led by the University of Cincinnati's Joseph Broderick that found administering a synthetic protein can reduce bleeding and improve outcomes for certain patients at the highest risk of continued bleeding following a type of stroke called an intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).

February 4, 2026

Gambling-style mechanics are becoming a routine part of children’s digital lives, appearing in online games, mobile apps and even sports betting advertisements that surround popular media. University of Cincinnati experts warned in a recent WKRC-TV Local 12 report that long before children understand the value of money, they are learning the emotional highs and lows associated with risk. Online games, such as Roblox and Fortnite, offer fast-paced rewards that can keep children glued to screens.

February 4, 2026

The University of Cincinnati’s Joseph Broderick, MD, presented results from the FASTEST trial at the International Stroke Conference, simultaneously published in The Lancet, that found administering a synthetic protein, recombinant Factor VIIa, can reduce bleeding and potentially improve outcomes for certain patients at the highest risk of continued bleeding following an intracerebral hemorrhage.

February 3, 2026

In recent years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated several blood donation deferrals and restrictions. Despite these changes, many myths and misconceptions persist about who can and cannot donate safely.

February 3, 2026

A recently published study from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine emphasizes the need for new treatment guidelines in the U.S. on reproductive health among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

February 3, 2026

A multidisciplinary team of University of Cincinnati Cancer Center researchers has received a $40,000 Ride Cincinnati grant to study the use of a delayed release preparation or wafer of an immunostimulatory molecule known as IL-15 to stimulate the central nervous system immune system after surgery to remove glioblastoma brain tumors.

January 30, 2026

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has received a four-year, $1.1 million grant to explore using artificial intelligence and personalized learning to improve physician education.

January 30, 2026

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is teaming up with the Cyclones and other local businesses to host its annual Queen City Blood Drive on Feb. 9-11 at Heritage Bank Center. If you can’t attend this event, Hoxworth encourages you to still make donating a #HoxworthHabit and give blood this February.

January 30, 2026

Endometriosis affects one in 10 women worldwide, and many go years before diagnosis. Symptoms include chronic pelvic pain, heavy bleeding during menstruation and/or sexual intercourse, bloating and fatigue. Katie Burns’ research at the University of Cincinnati is focused on creating a new, non-invasive test for endometriosis, using white blood cells as biomarkers. Burns, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences in the College of Medicine.

January 30, 2026

The University of Cincinnati's Joseph Broderick, MD, was featured in a U.S. News & World Report article commenting on new research being presented at the International Stroke Conference that found stroke survivors might benefit from electromagnetic pulses that stimulate their brains and spur on their recovery.

January 29, 2026

University of Cincinnati researchers are presenting research at the International Stroke Conference 2026 in New Orleans Feb. 4-6.

January 27, 2026

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Ian Paquette and patient Patty Goering were featured in a Jacksonville television station News4Jax report on nonsurgical options to treat colorectal cancer.

January 26, 2026

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is calling on all eligible blood donors in the Cincinnati area to be our snow angels as we recover from winter weather and closures. Each day, Hoxworth relies on 450 donors to meet the needs at more than 30 local hospitals.

January 26, 2026

The University of Cincinnati's Rani Nasser, MD, was featured in a Fox 19 report discussing ways to stay safe when shoveling snow after winter storms.

January 23, 2026

Christopher Bak is a UC Lindner alum making history. His gold at the 2025 World Championships was his third win and fifth time medaling overall. Bak’s achievements put him in the running for World Rowing’s Men’s Crew of the Year, a competitive award with only three nominees across the globe. Winners will be announced at the World Rowing Awards hosted at Switzerland’s Olympic Museum on Jan. 24. Not only is Bak in the running, but his coach, a UC faculty member, is nominated as well. Mark Oria, assistant professor of research at the UC College of Medicine, is one of four finalists for World Rowing’s Coach of the Year. The two have been working together since Oria joined the coaching team at UC back in 2017.