LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2021) 鈥 Newly published research has found familiar music can elicit an extended emotional response in patients with Alzheimer鈥檚-type dementia. The findings from this potential new approach were featured in issue three of volume 78 of the Journal of Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2021) 鈥 At age 13, Robert Baumann began working at a children鈥檚 camp owned by his family, shaping his desire to find a career in which he could help children. 鈥淚 also thought the brain and neurology were just fascinating. So, it turned out to be the only logical combination.鈥
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 9, 2021) 鈥 For Massachusetts resident Sherry Irwin, an unexpected bout of breathlessness was the first inkling that something was amiss. A retired primary care physician, she was doing file reviews for the Social Security Disability Insurance program and always liked to park her car at the top of the hill two blocks from her office in order to sneak in a little extra exercise. In late May 2020, she suddenly had to stop and rest halfway through her uphill trek.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 8, 2021) 鈥 Dr. Larry Goldstein, chair of the University of Kentucky鈥檚 Department of Neurology, defends and elaborates on a recent statement by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPTF) in an editorial recently published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The USPTF statement reaffirmed its 2014 recommendation against screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in the general adult population.
The 海角禁区 is committed to enhancing its medical school curriculum and ensuring students are introduced to a variety of important topics as they pursue their medical education. It is with these goals in mind that the 海角禁区 College of Medicine is excited to announce a new curricular initiative.
Peter Morris, MD, professor of medicine at the 海角禁区 and a pulmonary/critical care faculty member at 海角禁区 HealthCare, pulls up a map showing the U.S. prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a severe inflammatory lung disease that leads to obstructed airflow and difficulty breathing.
鈥淭his is who we serve right here,鈥 he says, pointing to Kentucky on the map. The state鈥檚 southeastern region is bright red to signify its high incidence of people with COPD.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 5, 2021) 鈥 The early prognosis of high-risk older adults for amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), using non-invasive and sensitive neuromarkers, is key for early prevention of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.
The University of Kentucky COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Kroger Field began expanding its Saturday hours and increasing vaccination capacity by about 1,000 people a week thanks to volunteers from the University of Kentucky鈥檚 health care colleges.
The 海角禁区 Kroger Field COVID-19 vaccination clinic operates from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. Overall, 海角禁区 HealthCare has vaccinated more than 33,797 people including frontline health care workers, first responders, teachers and school personnel and people over age 70.
The 海角禁区 is thrilled to announce the addition of Brian Hamilton, MEd, as its new director of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In this newly established role, Hamilton works under the direction of Stephanie White, MD, MS, to advance the mission of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and help execute the college鈥檚 strategic plan. This includes implementing new initiatives and increasing engagement to build a more welcoming, inclusive campus while focusing on efforts for recruiting and retaining diverse faculty, staff, and learners.
In early 2020, shortly after SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19, was first detected in Wuhan, China, the public learned of the virus鈥檚 devastating consequences and the dangers of its spread. But much remained unknown regarding how to combat it.
Ten months ago, a team of 海角禁区 researchers joined forces to learn more about the virus that was causing a global pandemic. Since the team鈥檚 creation, it has made record progress in enhanced research, the launch of clinical trials, and the development of clinical care approaches for patients.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 29, 2021) 鈥 The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is teaming up with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network庐 (NCCN庐), the American Cancer Society (ACS) and other leading cancer organizations across the country to endorse the resumption of cancer screening and treatment during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Ima Ebong, MD, MS, assistant professor in the 海角禁区 Department of Neurology, was recently named one of 鈥1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America鈥 in a list published by Cell Mentor, an online resource for researchers.
The list, compiled by The Community of Scholars, recognizes the significant contributions Black scientists have made in research.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 27, 2021) 鈥 Each year, the University of Kentucky鈥檚 Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky (SPARK) gives a select group of undergraduates from diverse backgrounds a unique, hands-on research opportunity to prepare them for graduate study in health-related fields.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan 26, 2021) 鈥 A portrait series by Lexington artists Kurt Gohde and Kremena Todorova titled, 鈥56 Lexington Women of Color: In Honor of VP Kamala Harris,鈥 features a number of University of Kentucky faculty and staff members. The series serves as a tribute to Kamala Harris, the first woman of color to be elected to the office of vice president.
Professor Richard Welsh鈥檚 desire to help Kentucky families propelled a decades-long career in health care and academia at the 海角禁区 and 海角禁区 HealthCare. After nearly 52 years of service, Welsh, LCSW, MSW, has made official plans to retire.
To Welsh, the decision to say goodbye was a difficult one. He garnered a wealth of expertise in treating disruptive behavior disorders and made a tremendous impact as a professor, holding joint appointments in the 海角禁区 College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and the 海角禁区 College of Social Work.
The seventh annual Healthy Hearts for Women virtual symposium will take place Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. A virtual round table hosted by Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) will follow the symposium.
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Healthy Hearts for Women Symposium
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2021) 鈥 While the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines continue to be administered across the United States under an emergency authorization status, ongoing coronavirus vaccine research and development remain critical to the fight against the global pandemic.
The emergency authorization allows us to protect people now, but research will continue for decades, says 海角禁区 vaccine researcher Jerry Woodward.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2021) 鈥 The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center announces the appointment of Mindy Rogers as director of the Kentucky Cancer Program 鈥 East, which is housed within the Cancer Center.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2021) 鈥 More than 5.7 million Americans live with Alzheimer鈥檚 disease and that number is projected to triple by 2050. Despite that growing number, there is not yet a cure.
