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The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is excited to share the winners of the fourth annual Mission, Vision, Pillar, and Enabler (MVPE) Awards.
Down syndrome is the most commonly diagnosed chromosomal condition in the United States. Each year, approximately 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome, meaning it affects about one in every 700 births. This genetic condition results from the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, known as trisomy 21, which impacts physical and cognitive development to varying degrees.
Researchers at the University of Kentucky (UK) are part of a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring the use of medical marijuana in managing symptoms of late-stage dementia.
The University of Kentucky’s Achieving Success in Community-Engaged research to elimiNate Disparities (UK ASCEND) is pleased to announce the selection of its second and third cohorts of ASCEND Scholars.
On Dec. 13, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine hosted a premiere event that was much more than a film screening—it was a celebration of the dedication, innovation, and human spirit driving health care and education in Kentucky.
Vishakhadatta Mathur Kumaraswamy, MD, associate professor of neurology, has been awarded the A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).
Researchers at the University of Kentucky have found that incorporating specific nutrients into a regular diet may reduce iron buildup in the brain — a factor associated with cognitive decline in normal aging.
Sharoon Qaiser, MD, the Dr. Robert and Judith Baumann Distinguished Professor of Child Neurology and program director of the child neurology residency program, has been awarded the A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Neurology hosted its first-ever Myasthenia Gravis Patient Education Day this fall. The event included presentations geared toward patients and health care professionals, expanding knowledge about the disease and the latest treatments and research.
In many residency programs, the need for accessible and up-to-date information is critical for effective training and patient care. Traditional residency handbooks, often updated annually, can sometimes fall short in providing real-time access to evolving guidelines and best practices.
Fourteen University of Kentucky students spent the summer expanding their research skills through the Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program, sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research and the
The University of Kentucky Public Relations and Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media.
The GME Emerging Leaders program is designed to provide a leadership development opportunity to Chief Residents and Fellows in their important new leadership role. As part of the six-month program, a variety of personal and professional leadership topics are facilitated by UK HealthCare’s Enterprise Learning team, in coordination with other leaders across the enterprise.
Fourteen University of Kentucky students spent the summer expanding their research skills through the Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Fellowship program, sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Office of the V
At 69, Hoyt “Corky” Ball knew something was wrong when his right hand began to tremble uncontrollably. His primary doctor ruled out Parkinson’s, but the prescribed medication failed to alleviate his symptoms.
Congratulations to the following University of Kentucky College of Medicine faculty members who received promotions and/or were granted tenure this year. The following list includes faculty from basic science and clinical departments. It is organized alphabetically by department, then by last name.
A recently published article by UK HealthCare’s Jagannadha (Jay) Avasarala, MD, PhD, professor of neurology, outlines the promise of point of care ultrasound (POC
The University of Kentucky Public Relations and Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media.
Lauren Bojarski, DO, joined the UK College of Medicine as a neurology resident in 2020, just as COVID-19 began to spread across the U.S.
“I started my very first day learning how to gown up with personal protective equipment (PPE), which I was not expecting,” said Dr. Bojarski. “But once I met my co-residents and the attendings, I felt more at ease.”
Congratulations to Zhu Zhu, MD, PhD, who was selected as the April 2024 GME Resident of the Month!