Study: Perceptions of Drug’s Cost May Affect How Much Patients Benefit
Alberto Espay, MD, MSc, on the UC Academic Health Center campus. Photo by Cindy Starr. Contact: Keith Herrell (513) 558-4559 [email protected] CINCINNATI—People’s perceptions of the cost of a drug may affect how much they benefit from the drug, even when they are receiving only a placebo, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati […]
Ohio Collaborative Seeks to Broaden Clinical Trial Access
Bob Kehm, a clinical trial participant, with his doctors, Norberto Andaluz, MD, left, and Richard Curry, MD, right, of the UC Brain Tumor Center. Photo by Cindy Starr. The day may soon arrive when all Ohio residents can gain access to a promising clinical trial within a short drive of their home. That is the […]
Stroke Down to Fifth-Leading Killer in U.S., but More Work Remains
The Centers for Disease Control recently announced that stroke had dipped to the No. 5 killer of Americans, down from No. 3 just five years ago. Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, and Joseph Broderick, MD, Director of the UC Neuroscience Institute, discuss the trend, the hard work that made it happen, and […]
2014: A Year for Transformation, Discovery & Thanks
The physicians, researchers, managers and associates of the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute, one of four institutes of the UC College of Medicine and UC Health, extend a heartfelt “thank you” to all of our friends who supported our tripartite mission throughout 2014. With your help we continued to build upon our efforts to provide […]
UC Researchers Recruit Alzheimer’s Patients for Study of New Drug
In the quest for new treatments, researchers at the UC Memory Disorders Center are now recruiting Alzheimer’s patients to test the effectiveness of a new, investigational drug on memory and performance of daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and preparing meals. Media: WCPO.com Read / watch the segment »
Mick Cronin to Miss Rest of Cincinnati Season with Vascular Condition
The report includes comments from Mario Zuccarello, MD, Co-Medical Director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the UC Neuroscience Institute, and Norberto Andaluz, MD, a member of the UC Stroke Team and Medical Director of the UC Neurotrauma Center. Drs. Zuccarello and Andaluz perform neurosurgery at the UC Medical Center at UC Health. Media: ESPN […]
A Young Adventurer Seeks Restoration, Rehabilitation and Hope
Jim Harris with his parents, Mary Pat Schoeny Harris and Jeff Harris, at the UC Medical Center several days after Jim underwent complex spinal surgery. There was always an element of risk. Jim Harris traveled in the adventure world as an accomplished writer and photographer, capturing an alternate universe of powder, mountains and electric blue […]
Conquering Depression Symposium Inspires Confidence
Carol Williams, news anchor at WCPO-TV, shown at left as a volunteer emcee at NAMI Walks and at right as the 2014 recipient of the UC Mood Disorders Center’s Award for Mental Health Advocacy. A community symposium organized by the UC Mood Disorders Center – Conquering Depression: Different Approaches for All Ages – packed the […]
UC Health Integrative Medicine Offers Free Yoga Classes for Cancer Patients, Survivors & Families
CONTACT: Katie Pence (513) 558-4561 [email protected] CINCINNATI—Yoga classes tailored to cancer patients and survivors, known as Yoga Therapy in Cancer and Chronic Illness (YCat), are now being offered free at the UC Health Barrett Cancer Center, the hub for the University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute. The classes, taught by YCat certified yoga therapist and UC […]
Study of Generic Antiepileptic Drugs Finds Minimal Differences Under Rigorous Testing
Michael Privitera, MD, Director of the UC Epilepsy Center. Photo by UC Academic Health Center Communications Services. CONTACT: Keith Herrell (513) 558-4559 [email protected] CINCINNATI—A comparison of two of the most disparate approved generic antiepileptic drugs found minimal differences when compared under rigorous testing procedures in people with epilepsy, according to research presented by a […]