Progesterone Does Not Improve Outcome After Traumatic Brain Injury
Jordan Bonomo, MD, a member of the Neurotrauma Center at the UC Neuroscience Institute. Photo by UC Academic Health Center Communications Services. Contact: Richard Puff (513) 558-0448 [email protected] CINCINNATI—Clinical trial results suggest that progesterone may not significantly improve outcomes in patients who have suffered a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. University of Cincinnati Medical […]
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 […]
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 […]
UC Researchers Studying Investigational Drug for People with Alzheimer’s
Contact: Keith Herrell (513) 558-4559 [email protected] Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are among those who have accepted the challenge of easing the burden of Alzheimer’s disease, which currently affects as many as 5.3 million Americans and could impact three times that number by 2050, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The […]
Free Nov. 15 Symposium Explores Strategies for Conquering Depression
Contact: Keith Herrell (513) 558-4559 [email protected] CINCINNATI—The Mood Disorders Center at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Neuroscience Institute will hold “Conquering Depression: Different Approaches for All Ages,” a free educational event for patients, caregivers and family members, from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 15, at the Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, 151 West […]
$14M Gift to Transform Home of Nationally Recognized UC Neuroscience Institute
The late James J. Gardner, left, with his wife, and Joan A. Gardner, and Fredy J. Revilla, MD. Photo by University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center Communications Services. Contact: Candice Terrell (513) 556-9685 [email protected] CINCINNATI – The James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Foundation has committed $14 million to the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience […]
Study Sheds Light on Epilepsy and Stress
Michael Privitera, MD, Director of the UC Epilepsy Center. Photo by UC Academic Health Center Communications Services. Media contact: Keith Herrell (513) 558-4559 [email protected] It’s been well documented that stress is the most common seizure precipitant for people with epilepsy. But little is known about the specific stressors, the timing of the stressors and other […]
NIH Awards UC Scientist $1.67 Million for Brain Tumor Research
Atsuo Sasaki, PhD, in his lab at the Vontz Center for Molecular Studies. Photo by Cindy Starr. CONTACT: Cindy Starr (513) 558-3505 [email protected] A small pilot cancer study funded by Walk Ahead for a Brain Tumor Cure has led to a $1.67 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that will enable […]
Gift Will Aid Development of Research Model for PSP
Photo of Sheila Fleming, PhD, by University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center Communications Services. CONTACT: Keith Herrell (513) 558-4559 [email protected] CINCINNATI—A $100,000 gift will enable a University of Cincinnati (UC) researcher to study a rare brain disorder that causes progressive problems with control of gait and balance and problems controlling eye movement. Sheila Fleming, PhD, […]