Health and Medicine

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

Knee surgery: Have we been doing it wrong?
7/18/17
Cleaning up loose cartilage is not always beneficial, according to a new University at Buffalo study.
Estrogen therapy may prevent gum disease in women over 50
7/17/17
Treatment for osteoporosis may also help prevent gum disease, according to new University at Buffalo research that examined the prevalence of periodontitis in postmenopausal women.
‘Next Step’ program offered to combat alcohol use disorder
7/14/17
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions is seeking participants for a new alcohol treatment and research program, The Next Step.
UB Nursing receives $2.4 million to expand mental health care in WNY American Indian communities
7/11/17
The University at Buffalo School of Nursing has received more than $2.4 million in funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to increase access to mental health care and substance abuse treatment among American Indian communities in Western New York.
Two UB doctors speaking at international cardiology conference
7/10/17
Anne Curtis and Michael Cain will be featured at the global heart event.
Why does prenatal alcohol exposure increase the likelihood of addiction?
7/7/17
One of the many negative consequences when fetuses are exposed to alcohol in the womb is an increased risk for drug addiction later in life. Neuroscientists in UB'sResearch Institute on Addictions are discovering why.
Media Advisory: Bright Buffalo Niagara to showcase next wave of entrepreneurs
6/26/17
Five companies will compete for a $20,000 grand prize.
Near instantaneous evolution discovered in bacteria
6/23/17
The discovery, made at UB, leads to a $1.28 million grant to investigate the mechanisms involved.
UB dental school finishes first phase of $25 million pre-clinic and clinic renovation
6/20/17
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has completed the first phase of a $25 million renovation of the school’s pre-clinical simulation center and patient clinics.
Cultural background plays role in patients’ decision to have mammograms
6/14/17
Clinicians, social workers and medical professionals should be aware of how cultural factors influence whether individuals choose to receive preventative health care measures, according to new UB research.

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