Category: Health
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Daniel George, Penn State College of Medicine – The Power of Music: Effects of a Personalized Music Intervention for Persons with Dementia and their Caregivers
Helping those in eldercare environments have good quality of life is important. Daniel George, associate professor in the department of humanities and public health sciences at the Penn State College of Medicine, explores one way to do so. Daniel R. George, Ph.D, M.Sc is Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities and Public Health Sciences…
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David Richardson, University of California Irvine – The Effects of Lung Cancer and Radon in Uranium Miners
Even low level exposure to radon gas can have harmful impacts. David Richardson, professor of environmental and occupational health at the University of California, Irvine, explores how to ensure better protection moving forward. David B. Richardson, PhD, associate dean of research and professor of environmental and occupational health at the University of California, Irvine Program…
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Catherine Bondonno, Edith Cowan University – Leafy Greens and Heart Disease
Eat your leafy greens. Catherine Bondonno, research fellow at Edith Cowan University, discusses the link to staying healthy and eating green. Dr Catherine Bondonno is a research fellow in the Institute for Nutrition Research at Edith Cowan University. The overall aim of her research is to identify strategies that will form part of a dietary…
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Olivia Holmes, Binghamton University – Is an Embryo A Person? The Medieval Tripartite Process of Ensoulment
The abortion rights debate will go into the future, but it started long ago. Olivia Holmes, professor of medieval studies and English at Binghamton University, looks into the history. Olivia Holmes is Professor of Medieval Studies and English, and Director of the Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies, at Binghamton University, as well as editor-in-chief…
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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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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…