Revolutionary Wireless Vagus Nerve Stimulator Brings Medical-Grade Wellness Technology to Consumer Market
Vagal oh! Introduces Ultra-Compact Device Featuring Breakthrough EverSteady Technology for Safe, Non-Invasive Nerve Stimulation [San Diego, September 10th] – Vagal.com, a leader in accessible vagus nerve stimulation technology, today announced the launch of Vagal Oh!, a ground-breaking wireless, non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator that represents a quantum leap in personal wellness technology. The ultra-compact device incorporates […]
How UC’s Innovative Work is Helping to Prevent Concussion
The sports world is putting more attention on the widespread incidence of concussion, especially among young contact-sport players. Christmas Day saw the premiere of the movie “Concussion” with actor Will Smith as Pittsburgh forensic pathologist Bennet Omalu, who first drew the conclusion about athletes’ repeated concussion leading to chronic brain trauma. This year, the UC […]
Generic vs. Brand-Name Anti-Epileptic Drugs
The generic versus brand-name drug debate has long been a hot-button issue in the epilepsy community. But the findings of research presented at the American Epilepsy Society’s Annual Meeting revealed that brand-name and generic formulations of anti-epileptic drugs (AED) are, for all intents and purposes, the same. Medium: Neurology Times Read the article »
Walk Ahead Event to Stop Brain Tumors
In this segment, Medical Edge reporter Liz Bonis interviews Billi Ewing, survivor of an atypical meningioma brain tumor, about her experience and why she’s participating in the Walk Ahead for a Brain Tumor Cure. Dr. David Plas, a researcher at the UC Brain Tumor Center and UC Cancer Institute, discusses some of the ways research […]
Hear All About the Walk Ahead Event
Luke Pater, MD, a radiation oncologist with the UC Brain Tumor Center, and brain tumor survivor Tom Blankemeyer discuss how Walk Ahead for a Brain Tumor Cure propels local research and gives families and friends a chance to get involved. Medium: News 5 WLWT Watch the segment »
UC Brain Science Unit Launches Push for Own Building
In a bold effort to place the University of Cincinnati’s sprawling brain-science practice under one roof, writes Anne Saker of the Cincinnati Enquirer, officials of the UC Neuroscience Institute announced Friday a $54.6 million campaign to build a dedicated facility for the study and treatment of disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke and epilepsy. Media: […]
Here’s Why Concussions Plummeted Among UC Football Players
The number of concussions suffered by University of Cincinnati football players has dropped by more than 80 percent since an innovative peripheral-vision training program started five years ago, according to UC researchers. Medium: Cincinnati Business Courier Read the article »
Doctors are Using Advanced New Devices to Treat Stroke Patients
Dr. Andrew Ringer, endovascular neurosurgeon at the UC Comprehensive Stroke Center, explains how doctors are using an elegant new generation of clot-retrieval devices to help patients who suffer blockages in large blood vessels. Media: WCPO.com Watch/read the segment >
Stroke Survivor to Walk in Heart Mini
Terri Kersey, who suffered a stroke in Africa while raising money for charity, will be walking in the “Steps for Stroke” event in the upcoming American Heart Association’s Heart Mini. Media: Local 12 WKRC-TV Watch the segment >
Can Medical Marijuana Combat Epilepsy? Cincinnati Scientists Seek Answer
Separate clinical trials to determine whether medical marijuana can help ward off seizures in people with epilepsy will begin soon at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Michael Privitera, MD, Medical Director of the Epilepsy Center at the UC Neuroscience Institute, will be the lead investigator. Media: Cincinnati Business Courier Read […]