His Heart Was "Broken"– So UK HealthCare Doctors Replaced It
When Lester Walters' heart failed beyond the point where most advanced medicine and mechanical assistance could save him, UK HealthCare doctors went a step further — they removed his heart entirely...
View ArticleFree "Chefs in Action" Event Features Cooking Demonstrations, Tasty...
Stop by the Chandler Dining facility at 4 p.m. on Feb. 16 for a free demonstration and sampling of heart-healthy recipes in honor of American Heart Month.
View ArticleFloaters Are Common as We Age but May Signal a More Serious Eye Problem
Dots that float around in your field of vision can be annoying and disruptive, but are they dangerous? Dr. Clare Fraser from the UK Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences explains what...
View ArticleBehind the Blue - Parkinson's disease research and treatment with Dr. Craig...
On this episode of Behind the Blue, we sat down with Dr. van Horne to discuss DBS+, what this treatment may mean for Parkinson’s patients, and how this research can impact many other areas across the...
View ArticleSoldout Lexus Raffle Raises $100,000 for Kentucky Children's Hospital
Lexus for the Little Ones raffle winner vows to take Kentucky Children's Hospital family on a shopping spree. In its fourth year, the raffle sold out, raising more than $100,000 for KCH.
View ArticleUK Confucius Institute and Markey Cancer Center Host China Day Symposium
As a part of the University of Kentucky's efforts to expand international relationships and learning, UK's Confucius Institute and the Markey Cancer Center co-hosted a China Day celebration on January...
View ArticleUK HealthCare Hosts Recruitment Open House Feb. 23
Attendees can learn about a number of health care career opportunities available at UK HealthCare at an open house on Thursday, Feb. 23.
View ArticleNeurology Resident's Study, Published in Stroke, Proposes Change to FAST...
Research by fourth year neurology resident Sushanth Aroor, recently published in Stroke, found that adding balance and vision problems to the current list of warning signs for stroke (Face, Arms,...
View Article'Broken Heart Syndrome' is Real Medical Diagnosis
Feeling broken-hearted over a situation actually has a medical diagnosis. Dr. Samy-Claude Elayi at UK Gill Heart Institute discussed stress-induced cardiomyopathy in last Sunday's Herald Leader.
View ArticleUniversity of Kentucky to Develop Medical School Regional Campus in...
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine announced Monday plans to develop a regional medical school campus in Northern Kentucky for four-year medical education.
View ArticleUK Leader in Child Trauma Appointed to National Committee to Improve...
In recognition of the work Ginny Sprang has done at the UK Center on Trauma and Children, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) has appointed her as a member of its steering committee...
View ArticleVoices of Hope Offers Scholarship to Support Student in Long-term Recovery
A Lexington-based advocacy group is offering a scholarship to a local student in long-term addiction recovery who is also pursuing higher education.
View ArticleWebinar Focuses on Saving Lives Through Lung Cancer Screening
A webinar titled, “Lung Cancer Screening: How to Save 712 Kentuckians This Year!” will be presented on March 8 and will focus on low-dose lung cancer screening, including patient eligibility and...
View ArticleUK Sports Medicine Surgeon Performs First MACI Cartilage Repair in Kentucky...
After the recent approval by the FDA and the work of Dr. Lattermann, UK Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine became one of the first centers in the United States to perform MACI.
View ArticleSupporting Family and Friends Experiencing Depression Important
Depression is an illness that affects about 16 million people in the U.S. each year. Dr. Teresa Gevedon, associate professor of psychiatry at UK, discusses how family and friends of those experiencing...
View ArticleCampus Community Can Provide Input for New EVPHA During Forum
The University of Kentucky campus community will be able to weigh in on the critical characteristics necessary for the new Executive Vice President for Health Affairs (EVPHA) at a campus forum being...
View ArticleFuel Your Body Like an Athlete
Dr. Kimberly Kaiser, assistant professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at UK, offers nutritional advice to those preparing for physical activity as spring approaches in last Sunday's...
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