Category: Health
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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…
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William E. Pelham, Florida International University – Medication Doesn’t Help Kids With ADHD Learn
Medication may not always be the answer for certain disorders. William E. Pelham, distinguished professor of psychology at Florida International University, explains. William E. Pelham, Jr. is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Florida International University and Director of the Center for Children and Families. Pelham has authored or co-authored nearly 500 professional publications dealing…
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C. Michael White, University of Connecticut – Online Rogue Pharmacies Send Millions of Fake and Dangerous Pills into U.S.
Procuring drugs outside conventional means could lead to disaster. C. Michael White, distinguished professor and chair at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, explores why. His research interests are in drug, dietary supplement, and substances of abuse safety and effectiveness. His over 440 publications in biomedical journals have been cited over 14,000 times and…
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Adolfo Sequeira, University of California Irvine – Preventing Suicide Using Biomarkers
Suicide rates continue to be a growing concern. Adolfo Sequeira, associate researcher in psychiatry & human behavior at the University of California, Irvine, explores how to identify those in need of intervention. Pedro Adolfo Sequeira earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Quebec in molecular biology in 1998. He went on to earn his…
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Lynn Addington, American University – Pandemic Planning with Older Adults in Mind
Everyone has had a hard time during the pandemic, but one group in particular has suffered more. Lynn Addington, professor of justice, law and criminology at American University, discusses how to make the next pandemic easier. Lynn A. Addington, JD, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Justice, Law and Criminology at American University…
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Mary Koss, University of Arizona – Alcohol and Sexual Assault on College Campuses
Sexual assault is a major problem on college campuses. Mary Koss, regents professor of public health at the University of Arizona, says alcohol is becoming even more prevalent in these attacks. Sexual assault scholar, APA award winner for empirical contributions to public policy (2000) and international advancement of psychology (2017). Did first national survey of…