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In a first at an ambulatory surgery center, UB neurosurgeons placed a carotid artery stent and the patient was discharged the same day
10/20/25
The neurosurgeons say this marks a paradigm shift in how complex neurovascular interventions can safely be delivered.
Is age-related macular degeneration different in women? UB ophthalmology researchers are investigating
10/15/25
Researchers have received a $2.2 million grant from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health to study sex-specific mechanisms for AMD.
Fatty liver disease is a growing, silent epidemic, especially among younger patients, says UB physician
10/14/25
Once almost exclusively seen in older adults, fatty liver disease, which can be fatal if untreated, is now one of the world’s fastest-growing diseases. And it’s increasingly occurring in young people as well.
UB biophysicist to dive deeper into protein-RNA droplets with $2.1 million NIH grant
10/13/25
Award will allow Priya R. Banerjee to continue research on biomolecular condensates and their role in disease.
Joshua Lynch accepted into national drug abuse program for innovators
10/9/25
Johns Hopkins recognizes emergency medicine professor for his pioneering opioid treatment program.
UB pediatric pharmacist explains facts behind childhood vaccines
10/8/25
William Prescott has expertise in vaccinations and vaccine hesitancy.
UB, partners awarded $750,000 to advance at-home stroke recovery system
10/1/25
The system, called mRehab, pairs a smartphone app with 3D-printed household objects, to help survivors recover better at home.
UB pediatrics professor Steven Lipshultz named American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist
10/1/25
The designation honors members of the AHA and American Stroke Association who have made extraordinary contributions to cardiovascular, stroke and brain health research.
Pharmacy school AI lab evolving to improve drug development, advance clinical research
10/1/25
Lab director optimistic about more effective treatments for MS and Alzheimer's disease.
Study: Older adults with prediabetes who have low levels of education are at highest risk for developing cardiovascular complications
10/1/25
The study found that limited education — defined as those who did not graduate high school — consistently predicted worse outcomes across all three major cardiometabolic indicators.

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