Treating epilepsy with a keto diet
G. Qutubuddin Khan, M.D., a pediatric neurologist at the UK Epilepsy Clinic, discusses the benefits that a keto diet have on epilepsy care in this week's health column.
View ArticleMarkey research seeks to understand Appalachia’s childhood cancer disparity
After discovering that pediatric brain cancer incidence rates were higher among children in Appalachia, UK Markey Cancer Center’s Eric Durbin launched a number of research projects to try to uncover...
View ArticleProtecting the heart from side effects of cancer treatment
Amit Arbune, M.D., director of the cardio-oncology program at UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses heart disease as a potential cancer side effect in this week's health column.
View ArticleQuick response, CPR gives Georgetown woman a second chance
At 28 years old, Georgetown resident Abby Jones was healthy in every way – until her heart suddenly stopped. Treated for a rare heart condition after arriving at UK, her physicians credit the quick...
View ArticleUK HealthCare earns National Pancreas Foundation Center designation
UK HealthCare’s Digestive Health Program has been recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF), becoming one of 164 NPF Centers across the nation.
View ArticleFAST action, UK doctors weld patient’s path to successful recovery
At 37 years old, Salvisa resident Jessica Moore is still taken aback as she reflects on what transpired last July. The active mother of three suffered a stroke after waking up that morning "feeling...
View ArticleNew blood donation guidelines reinstate eligibility for thousands of...
Following recently updated guidance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Kentucky Blood Center reinstated eligibility for donors who were previously deferred from blood donation due to travel or...
View Article'UK at the Half': Protecting the heart during cancer treatment
At UK HealthCare, cardiologists work alongside to develop a treatment plan to destroy cancer while preserving heart function. Throughout cancer treatment and beyond, patients visit the...
View ArticleYoung patient's 'special light' shines after surgery for rare heart defect
Sochi Nwoguh was born with a a partial anomalous pulmonary venous return — a rare heart defect in which the blood flows into the wrong side of the heart. After a major open-heart surgery, 4-year-old...
View ArticleKids and online gaming: How much is too much?
Anthony Limperos, Ph.D., associate dean for Graduate Programs and Communication at the University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information, discusses healthy online gaming for kids in this...
View ArticleIn Kloiber Foundation Teen Lounge, teens can be themselves
Adolescent patients at Kentucky Children’s Hospital will have an assortment of cool gadgets in the Teen Lounge that addresses their needs for both fun escapism and intellectual exploration.
View ArticleSt. Claire HealthCare joins UK’s Gill Affiliate Network
St. Claire HealthCare now offers Morehead-area residents the benefit of UK HealthCare physician expertise in subspeciality cardiovascular services as part of the UK Gill Heart & Vascular...
View ArticleExamining the impact of cultural myths on pain management in Black people
R. Kip Guy, Ph.D., dean of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, discusses the disparity in pain management for Black people in health care settings in this week's health column.
View ArticleUK HealthCare neurologist working to improve access to MS treatments
Together with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) experts, biostatisticians, and clinicians from across the globe, a UK HealthCare neurologist has helped compile an essential list of MS medications for patients...
View Article'We can start making plans'— double organ transplant saves UK patient with...
A rare disease caused irreparable damage to Delara Porter's heart and kidneys. A double transplant was his only option for survival.
View Article‘UK at the Half’: Pancreatologist Darwin Conwell on importance of research
In this “UK at the Half,” University of Kentucky HealthCare medical pancreatologist Darwin Conwell, M.D., discusses the importance of research in a doctor’s training as well one of his major ongoing...
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