UK Begins 1st Clinical Trial in the World for Newly Discovered Form of...
In 2019, a group of international researchers, co-chaired by Pete Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., discovered a new form of dementia named limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy, more commonly known...
View ArticleUK Surgical Residents Train on the Technology of Tomorrow
At UK, surgical residents get to train on robotic surgical technology to offer patients a less invasive alternative to traditional surgery. Recently, UK HealthCare became the first medical center in...
View ArticleThis Year, March Means More to Former UK Women’s Basketball Player
As a former college basketball player, March has always been exciting for Rachel Potter. This year, as she prepares to graduate from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, the month holds...
View Article'They Treat Me Like a Person, Not a Chart': Colon Cancer Patient Thankful for...
For years, Lindsey Musick's local physicians brushed off her constant digestive issues as just symptoms of stress. Now, the UK Markey Cancer Center patient encourages others to advocate for their...
View ArticleWhat to Know About the Recent Infant Formula Recall
George J. Fuchs III, M.D., chief of pediatric gastroenterology at Kentucky Children’s Hospital, discusses the recall of infant formula in this week's health column.
View ArticleHow to Recognize Endometriosis
Mark R. Hoffman, M.D., associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UK HealthCare, discusses endometriosis in this week's health column.
View ArticleUK College of Medicine Celebrates Match Day, Including First Ceremony at...
Match Day is always a special event for the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. This year, the college added to the excitement by celebrating an incredible milestone in its mission of training...
View ArticleKY Senate, House of Representatives Pass Resolutions Honoring 60th...
The Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday passed individual resolutions honoring the 60th anniversary of the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. The resolutions...
View ArticleReminder: Schedule Your Colorectal Cancer Screening
Avinash Bhakta, M.D., a colorectal surgeon at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, discusses the importance of scheduling your colorectal cancer screening in this week's health column.
View ArticleUK HealthCare Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022...
UK HealthCare is one of 496 healthcare providers nationwide earning the coveted “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation.
View ArticleUK Markey Cancer Foundation Funds World’s 1st Distinguished Professorship in...
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Foundation received a $1 million gift to create the world’s first distinguished professorship in neuroendocrine tumor (NET) research.
View ArticleUK Patient, Domestic Violence Survivor Triumphs, One Step at a Time
After a domestic violence assault left her paralyzed in 2013, Lexington native April Ballentine channeled her trauma into a force for good, joining the Sheriff's office to become an advocate for other...
View ArticleImproving Access to Care for the Youth LGBTQ+ Community
Motivated by work on the adolescent behavioral health unit, UK has pulled together a unique team of individuals, from behavioral science to pharmacy experts, who are passionate about improving access...
View ArticleKY Senate, House of Representatives Pass Resolutions Honoring 60th...
The Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday passed individual resolutions honoring the 60th anniversary of the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. The resolutions...
View ArticleWhen One More Drink Can be Dangerous to Your Health
Danielle Anderson, M.D., an addiction medicine specialist and assistant professor in the UK Department of Psychiatry, discusses when alcohol can become harmful to your health in this week's health...
View Article4 Years in, UK College of Medicine Makes Impact in Bowling Green Community
Next month, the first class of medical students from the UK College of Medicine Bowling Green campus will graduate and move on to their residences. Students and faculty from Bowling Green reflect on...
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