Month: August 2022
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.08.22)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2022.08.22 Monday, August 22nd Dimitris Xygalatas, associate professor in the departments of Anthropology and Psychological Sciences at the University of Connecticut, explains why the COVID-19 pandemic has made us realize the importance of being around other people. Tuesday, August 23rd Olivia Holmes, professor of medieval studies and English…
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The Academic Minute for 2022.08.15-2022.08.19
The Academic Minute from 08.15 – 08.19 Monday, August 15th Ranjith Ramasamy – University of Miami The Impacts of COVID-19 and its Vaccines on Male Fertility Ranjith Ramasamy, M.D., is an associate professor and director of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Reproductive Urology program. His extensive research in male fertility has…
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Marie Abreu, University of Miami – Diet Studies for Patients with IBD and Crohn’s
On University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Week: Those suffering from Crohn’s disease want to know: what should we eat? Maria Abreu, professor of medicine, looks into the best diet for this affliction. Dr. Maria Abreu is a renowned gastroenterologist at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She is a professor of…
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Christine Dinh, University of Miami – Multicenter National Clinical Trial for Neurofibromatosis Type 2
On University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Week: There are many afflictions we’re still looking to cure. Christine Dinh, associate professor of otolaryngology, otology, neurology and lateral skull base surgery, discusses one. Dr. Christine Thuyvan Dinh, MD – Miami, FL – Neurotology – Book Appointment (umiamihealth.org). Multicenter National Clinical Trial for Neurofibromatosis Type 2…
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James Galvin, University of Miami – Properly Diagnosing Lewy Body Dementia
On University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Week: Misdiagnosis is a common problem that can cause havoc for patients. James Galvin, professor of neurology, delves into how to stop this for one disease. James Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., has over 25 years as a clinician-scientist specializing in brain health, cognitive aging, Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body…
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Luanda Grazette, University of Miami – Heart Failure: No Longer A Death Sentence
On University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Week: More patients are surviving heart failure than ever before. Luanda Grazette, professor of medicine, examines why. Dr. Luanda Grazette joined the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in November 2020 and is a professor of medicine and Director of Advanced Heart Failure, Heart Failure Recovery…
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Ranjith Ramasamy, University of Miami – The Impacts of COVID-19 and its Vaccines on Male Fertility
On University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Week: Do COVID-19 vaccines harm male fertility? Ranjith Ramasamy, associate professor and director of reproductive urology, looks into this question. Ranjith Ramasamy, M.D., is an associate professor and director of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Reproductive Urology program. His extensive research in male fertility…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2022.08.15)
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Week on The Academic Minute 2022.08.15 Monday, August 15th Ranjith Ramasamy, associate professor and director of reproductive urology, looks into whether COVID-19 vaccines harm male fertility. Tuesday, August 16th Luanda Grazette, professor of medicine, examines why More patients are surviving heart failure than ever before. …
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The Academic Minute for 2022.08.08-2022.08.12
The Academic Minute from 08.08 – 08.12 Monday, August 8th Karen Cerulo – Rutgers University Dreaming of Future Possibilities Karen A. Cerulo has authored several books and articles in the areas of culture and cognition, symbol systems and meaning, inequality, media and technology, social change, and identity construction. She served as the Chair of…
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Lina Begdache, Binghamton University – Customized Diets and Lifestyle Factors May Optimize Mental Wellbeing
What can you do right now to help your mental health? Lina Begdache, associate professor of health and wellness studies at Binghamton University, has some suggestions. Dr. Begdache is currently an assistant professor at the Binghamton University College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Her research focuses on assessing the impact of diet and lifestyle factors…