Stroke Team Members See More Patients with Telestroke Robots
Photo by Bruce Crippen, Courier Time is of the essence when it comes to stroke, and people who aren’t in close proximity to specialists could suffer greatly. Dr. Aaron Grossman and other members of the UC Stroke Team now have the ability to examine more patients suffering a stroke than in previous years, thanks to […]
Stroke Incidence is on the Rise For People Under the Age of 55
Dr. Brett Kissela, neurologist at the UC Neuroscience Institute, explains that the risk of stroke in young people is on the rise. One reason for this may be that young patients are experiencing risk factors like diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure at a younger age. In a National Institutes of Health-funded study Dr. Kissela […]
Dr. Stephen Strakowski Explains New Software Used to Detect Depression
Her name is Ellie, and she is a computer-generated therapist used to diagnose depression or other emotional problems in patients. She is used to engage patients in therapy discussion and monitor non-verbal cues that may be more telling than verbal discussion. Ellie tracks body language like eye movement and hand gestures more than 1,000 times […]
UC Health Celebrates Telestroke Anniversary in Lawrenceburg
UC Health and the UC Stroke Team celebrated the first anniversary of their Telestroke Network at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Indiana last week. The Telestroke Network allows specialists from the UC Stroke Team to examine stroke patients long-distance with the help of robots. UC Health launched the program in March of 2012 and has […]
Dr. Brett Kissela Talks About the Alarming Trend of Stroke in Younger Patients
Older generations are no longer the only ones at risk for stroke as more and more young people are suffering from the life-threatening condition. Dr. Brett Kissela is unable to draw a clear connection to why the incidence of stroke is rising in young people, but suggests that the increase in obesity and diabetes are […]
Dr. Ravi Samy Gives Woman Hope to Hear After 13 Years of Silence
Dr. Ravi Samy, director of the adult cochlear implantation program, has completed the preparation to hopefully bring an end to Sharon Everett’s silence. Since an explosion caused by leaking chemicals at her Cold Springs home left her severely disfigured and clinging to life, Sharon has undergone over 100 surgeries and lost her ability to clearly […]
Researchers at the UC Cancer Institute Make Progress in Brain Tumor Testing
Dr. El Mustapha Bhassi, research assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati, described a new blood test that can detect the presence of a certain type of brain tumor called a Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). Being able to detect GBM cells through the blood stream will allow for patients to receive more conclusive test results sooner […]
Dr. Caleb Adler Speaks to Bill Cunningham about ‘The Cinnamon Challenge’
Dr. Cal Adler urges parents to talk to their kids about the dangers of The Cinnamon Challenge. The challenge involves attempting to swallow a spoonful of ground cinnamon in 60 seconds without water, and it’s gaining popularity with local teens. Dr. Adler explains that the challenge is characteristic of other impulse activities that teens […]
Dr. Caleb Adler Comments on Psychological Effects of Boston Bombings
According to Cincinnati Fire Department Special Operations Chief, Tom Lakamp, calls to the Cincinnati Bomb Squad regarding suspicious packages have increased since the April 15 Boston Marathon Bombing. Dr. Caleb Adler explains, “It’s natural to be nervous, these things aren’t fully rational.” Dr. Adler says that the immediate availability of pictures, video and information surrounding […]
Dr. Alberto Espay Explains “The Public Still Doesn’t Really Understand Parkinson’s”
Scott Layman, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at age 42, said that it was “a scary thing to be told.” Even though there are already more than 1 million Americans affected by Parkinson’s Disease and another 50,000 will be diagnosed before the end of the year, Dr. Alberto Espay, clinical research director of the […]