Health and Medicine

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

How does neuropathy happen? Research reveals a pathway
5/12/17
Researchers at the Hunter James Kelly Research Institute at the University at Buffalo report on research that illuminates what causes some kinds of neuropathy and may reveal potentially powerful therapies.
Study shows ‘walking a mile in their shoes’ may be hazardous to your health
5/11/17
When it comes to empathy, the idiom that suggests “walking a mile in their shoes” turns out to be problematic advice, according to new research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology.
IBS patients (can’t get no) satisfaction, UB study finds
5/9/17
A new University at Buffalo study of 483 patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) revealed that many factors that contribute to patient satisfaction are beyond the doctor’s control.
Study of those who survive with HIV, without medicine, could yield medicine for those who do not
5/5/17
University at Buffalo doctor receives federal grant to study ‘long-term nonprogressors.’
Parkinson’s disease in a dish: UB researchers reproduce brain oscillations that characterize the disease
5/2/17
The breakthrough could speed the development of new Parkinson’s treatments.
UB to honor four medical school alumni on Friday
4/28/17
The physicians and researchers will be recognized for the outstanding accomplishments and distinction each brings to the school and region.
Media Advisory: Learn to extract strawberry DNA and enjoy science-themed cocktails for National DNA Day
4/26/17
Science and cocktails will come together for one savory evening during UB GEM's DNA Cocktails with Coalesce, a celebration of National DNA Day over cocktails and microbiome-friendly foods.
Media Advisory: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at UB holds 171st commencement
4/26/17
The ceremony kicks off commencement season at UB.
Street medicine program wins prestigious grant, seeks another
4/25/17
UB HEALS received an award from the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Solving the hepatitis C epidemic among people with substance abuse disorders
4/24/17
Editorial by UB professor describes innovations in HCV treatment at methadone clinics and corrections facilities.

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