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Auto Mechanic Turned Neurosurgeon Credits UK Professor for "Transformative...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 12, 2014) -- It was a Toyota Corolla that brought Geoff Manley and Shelly Steiner together. In the early 1980's, Manley was a high school dropout working as a mechanic -- first at...
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Brewer Appointed New Director of Medical Center Library
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 12, 2014)– Rick A. Brewer has been named new director of the Medical Center Library (MCL) at the University of Kentucky. Brewer has served as interim director of the MCL since...
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Aphasia is Treatable and Often Misunderstood Communication Disorder
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 17, 2014) -- Aphasia is a language problem caused by brain injury, typically a stroke. Aphasia occurs when a stroke or other brain injury damage and disconnect areas of the brain...
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Markey Patients, Survivors Showcase Their Expressions of Courage
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UK HealthCare to Offer New Weight Management Clinic in Two Locations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 19, 2014) - Losing excess weight can be challenging whether it’s five pounds or 50, but health providers at UK HealthCare's new UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes and Obesity Center...
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Maserati Mingle at Courthouse Square Set for June 20
Lexington, June, 20, 2014 -- Keeneland Concours d’Elegance will host a Maserati Mingle5:30 p.m.- 9.p.m., June 20, 2014, at the Court House Square, 120 and 150 N. Limestone, in Lexington. Sponsored...
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UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Selected for Major Clinical Trial of Drug to...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 19, 2014) -- The University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is participating in a landmark multi-center clinical trial of an experimental drug that has the potential...
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High-Risk Heart Procedure Allows Lexington Mother to Return to Active Lifestyle
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 27, 2014) -- Dr. Samy-Claude Elayi loves doing victory dances. "It is a real blessing to wake up and enjoy doing a job that I am so passionate about,” said the...
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse Common Problem in Older Women
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 24, 2014) -- It's a problem many women are embarrassed to discuss, but pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder, especially among older women. Roughly half of women who...
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UK HealthCare Recognized for Safety Initiative by National Hospital Association
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 1, 2014)– UK HealthCare has been recognized by America’s Essential Hospitals for a patient safety initiative that has resulted in a significant decrease in mortality at the...
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UK College of Medicine Lecture Exposes High School Students to Real-Life Surgery
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 2, 2014) -- The first surgical lesson a group of high school juniors in white lab coats learned from Dr. Joseph Iocono at 7:30 a.m. on a Tuesday was the importance of adapting to...
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Small Changes are Sometimes More Effective than a Diet Overhaul
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 8, 2014) -- "Bathing suit weather" has arrived -- are you considering that new diet you read about in the check out line? Before you stock up on protein bars, know that most...
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Make Tummy Time Fun for Infants
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 9, 2014) -- Many parents and parents-to-be are aware of the “back to sleep” recommendation made by the American Academy of Pediatrics, which advises that infants sleep on their...
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One Year After NCI Designation, Markey Continues to Grow
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 11, 2014) — A year ago, a crowd of hundreds gathered in Pavilion A of the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital to celebrate a long-awaited special announcement – the unveiling...
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Three Researchers from the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Awarded Bright Focus...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 14, 2014) — The Bright Focus Foundation has announced that three different researchers from the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging at the University of Kentucky have received Bright...
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Vasconez Elected President of Southeastern Society of Plastic and...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 15, 2014)— The University of Kentucky's Dr. Henry Vasconez has been elected the 2014-15 president of the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Previously,...
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New UK Study Helps Scientists Understand Melanoma Development
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 15, 2014)— A new study by University of Kentucky researchers shows how a genetic defect in a specific hormonal pathway may make people more susceptible to developing melanoma, the...
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Keeping Acute Back Pain from Becoming Chronic
LEXNGTON, Ky. (July 16, 2014)— Chances are, you're one of the eight in 10 people who experience back pain during their lives. Daily life, job conditions, recreational activities, and simple aging have...
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Brother's Love, Dedicated Rehabilitation Team Help Child Move Forward After...
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Concours d'Elegance Showcases Classics to Raise Funds for Children's Hospital
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 18, 2014) — An array of motorized eye candy will be on display for automotive lifestyle enthusiasts this weekend during the 10th anniversary of the Keeneland Concours d'Elegance,...
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