Health and Medicine

News about UB’s health sciences programs and related community outreach. (see all topics)

UB dental school receiving $3.7 million from New York State for special needs dental clinic
4/17/26
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities providing $25 million in awards statewide to help create more inclusive health care.
Pharmacy researchers propose more equitable usage of continuous glucose monitoring in diabetes patients
4/17/26
In published commentary, they identify barriers to use among underserved populations.
Afghan refugees in WNY will benefit from mental health support thanks to a New York State grant
4/14/26
New York State has awarded the Department of Psychiatry a grant to provide culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed mental health support for Western New York’s Afghan community.
JAMA paper points to specific signs of pediatric concussion
4/13/26
Early career scientist from UB is a co-author on the study, which provides important information for clinicians and bystanders alike.
Study: Diabetes prevalence in American neighborhoods is influenced by historic and contemporary structural racism
4/8/26
Diabetes is more prevalent in neighborhoods where historic residential redlining occurred and where contemporary structural racism persists, according to a new study.
UB study outlines life-enhancement paths for those in long-term care facilities
4/6/26
The activities are meant to counteract loneliness, sadness and isolation.
FDA approves cancer drug based on clinical trial led by researcher at UB, Roswell Park
3/31/26
The FDA has approved a drug for patients who are 12 and older with classical Hodgkin lymphoma based on the results of a randomized clinical trial led by a UB researcher.
UB orthodontics researchers evaluate microplastics’ effect on immune system
3/30/26
Published study notes that 3D-printed polymers release higher levels of immunostimulatory particles than traditional ones.
Media Advisory: UB dental school partners with TeamSmile and Buffalo Bills to offer free oral care to underserved kids
3/30/26
Approximately 260 children will attend April 2 event at Orchard Park training center.
Media Advisory: School of Dental Medicine celebrates newly renovated orthodontics clinic in April 1 ceremony
3/25/26
Updated clinic will be officially named for former department chair C. Brian Preston.