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UConn Cardiologist Weighs in on 'Z-Pak' Study Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 143 seconds A recent study suggests an increased risk in cardiovascular death associated with the antibiotic from azithromycin (sold under the trade name Z-Pak) compared with other antibiotics. Dr. Peter Schulman of the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center tells FOX CT's Jennifer Bernstein, it's good for patients to be aware of this and consider other options, but the risk remains exceedingly small. |
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Huntington's Disease Awareness Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 214 seconds Bonnie Hennig, a clinical therapist for the Huntington's Disease Program at the UConn Health Center, is interviewed on NBC Connecticut about the devastating effects of the disease on memory, mood and movements. |
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Dr. Joseph Walsh on the Fertility Diet Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 175 seconds Can what you eat increase your chances of getting pregnant? NBC Connecticut's Lisa Carberg talks with Dr. Joseph Walsh, Ob/Gyn at the UConn Health Center, about the best ways to optimize your fertility and reproductive health. |
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Surprising Signs of Epileptic Seizures Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 248 seconds Dr. Marie Eugene, neurologist with the UConn Health Center, discusses the lesser known symptoms of epileptic seizures with NBC Connecticut's Yvonne Nava. |
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William Raveis-American Cancer Society Patient Navigator Program Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 163 seconds Pam Nixon, the William Raveis-American Cancer Society patient navigator at the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center, is a resource for patients dealing with a cancer diagnosis. She is featured in this NBC Connecticut (http://www.nbcconne cticut.com)health report. To learn more about the patient navigator program, visit http://cancer.uchc.e du/treatment/service s/navigator.html. |
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UConn Health Center Physician: Marie C. Eugene, D.O. Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 57 seconds Video profile of UConn Health Center neurologist, Dr. Marie Eugene, a specialist in epilepsy. Learn more about Dr. Eugene at http://uconndocs.uch c.edu/PhysicianProfi le.aspx?ID=512, or call 800-535-6232 for more information or to make an appointment. |
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Dr. Craig Rodner on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 240 seconds Carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful condition caused by compression of the hand's median nerve, affects millions of Americans every year. Dr. Craig Rodner, a hand specialist with the UConn Health Center's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, dispels some of the misunderstandings about the condition on FOX CT's morning show April 17, 2012. |
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Dr. Runjhun Misra on Vitamin D Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 274 seconds Vitamin D is being touted as a nutritional superstar but Dr. Runjhun Misra, internal medicine resident at the UConn Health Center, tells NBC Connecticut's Yvonne Nava that more studies need to be done to determine its health benefits. |
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Médica de la Universidad de Connecticut Health Center: Wanda I. Castro, M.D. Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 50 seconds Un vídeo perfil de la neuróloga de la Universidad de Connecticut Health Center, la Dra. Wanda Castro, especialista en esclerosis múltiple. Más información sobre la Dra. Castro en http://uconndocs.uch c.edu/PhysicianProfi le.aspx?ID=511, o llame al 800-535-6232 para más información o para hacer una cita. |
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UConn Health Center Physician: Wanda I. Castro, M.D. Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 92 seconds Video profile of UConn Health Center neurologist, Dr. Wanda Castro, a specialist in multiple sclerosis. Learn more about Dr. Castro at http://uconndocs.uch c.edu/PhysicianProfi le.aspx?ID=511, or call 800-535-6232 for more information or to make an appointment. (En español: http://youtu.be/-BUU Korqd3g) |
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Dr. Meagen McCusker on Nutrition for the Skin Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 266 seconds Your skin is a window into your health and the types of foods you eat can impact the color, texture and radiance of your skin. Dr. Meagen McCusker, UConn Health Center dermatologist, is interviewed on NBC Connecticut about the superfoods you can eat that will help give you super-looking skin. |
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Abuse of Prescription Pain Pills ? A Serious and Growing Problem Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 343 seconds Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in Connecticut and poison control experts say more needs to be done to increase awareness about prescription pain killer addiction. Amy Hanoian Fontana, community education specialist with the Connecticut Poison Control Center, and Rich Figlewski, a recovering addict, are interviewed on NBC Connecticut about this serious and growing problem. |
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UConn School of Medicine Match Day 2012 Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 168 seconds Fourth-year students at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine celebrated a successful Match Day on March 16, 2012. Dr. David Henderson, associate dean of medical student affairs, said 98.8 percent of them secured residencies through the National Residency Match Program. The national average was 95.1 percent this year. |
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The Mysteries of Multiple Sclerosis Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 183 seconds Doctors still don't understand what causes MS, but Dr. Wanda Castro, a neurologist with the UConn Health Center, tells NBC Connecticut's Yvonne Nava that with early diagnosis and treatment, patients can avoid ending up in a wheelchair. |
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Distracted Doctors Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 270 seconds Aired on FOX-CT TV, Feb. 20, 2012 Research shows 94 percent of doctors use smart phones. While iPhones and iPads allow physicians to access important medical information, they may also be a social media distraction. UConn Health Center doctors John Harrison and Runjhun Misra talk about the pros and cons of these devices. |
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Tummy Troubles Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 227 seconds Dr. John Birk, chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the UConn Health Center, is interviewed on NBC Connecticut about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The exact cause of IBS is not known but it's one of the most commonly diagnosed disorders, affecting one in five Americans. |
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Informational Fair Prepares Medical School for LCME Site Visit Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 145 seconds Dr. Suzanne Rose, senior associate dean for education, helps first-year UConn School of Medicine students Tommy Durant, Deirdre Lewis, and Michelle Kelsey take a quiz during an informational fair at the Health Center on February 17. The fair was held to help prepare faculty, staff and students for the upcoming Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) site visit. |
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Heart Attack Survivor Shares His Story Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 381 seconds During Heart Month, John Klimczak, of West Hartford, shared a very personal story about how his life changed in the fall of 2011. He survived a near fatal heart attack thanks to coordinated care from the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center at the UConn Health Center. He is now back to work and enjoying a full, healthy life. |
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Dr. Cato Laurencin Profiled for Black History Month Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 185 seconds In honor of Black History Month, the career of Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, director of the Institute for Regenerative Engineering and the chief executive officer of the Connecticut Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, was highlighted on FOX CT's morning show on Feb. 14. |
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Dr. Cato Laurencin on Limb Regeneration Research Posted by: uconnhealth
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Pros and Cons of the PSA Test for Prostate Cancer, Part 2 of 2 Posted by: uconnhealth
Video duration: 170 seconds Dr. Peter Albertsen, chief of urology at UConn Health Center, explains the findings of a government task force raising questions about the PSA test in this FOX CT report with Tim Lammers (Part 2 of 2, aired January 30, 2012). |
