Health and Medicine

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

Teen smoking: Deeper analysis of statistics needed, study finds
12/10/14
In measuring teen nicotine use, public health agencies often rely on data that are too crude, researchers say.
Media Advisory: UB nutritionists aim to inspire kids at “Fuel Up to Play 60” at the Ralph
12/8/14
UB students will team up with the National Football League to host an event encouraging more than 100 kids to eat healthy and be physically active.
Does smoking hamper treatment for alcohol abuse?
12/8/14
A new study has shown that smoking can inhibit the success of treatment for alcohol abuse, putting people who are addicted to both tobacco and alcohol in a double bind.
UB to offer accelerated route to MPH degree
12/4/14
The UB School of Public Health and Health Professions will offer a 12-month accelerated program with a concentration in health services administration and population health.
UB graduate student in public health receives $18,000 fellowship from AAUW
12/2/14
Tejal Shelat, a UB graduate student, says the fellowship will further her goal of working for the betterment of women in developing countries.
UB chosen as first dental school to participate in new ADEX pilot
12/2/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Each year as dental students prepare for their licensure examinations, dental schools across the country face the challenge of finding patients so that the students can demonstrate their clinical skills.
A hybrid vehicle that delivers DNA
11/25/14
The new transport system for DNA vaccines could help treat HIV, malaria and other major illnesses.
Measuring the fear of Ebola
11/24/14
UB researcher uses NSF grant to assess America’s perception of Ebola and improve communication about the virus.
Fatigue is key issue for storm’s first responders, says UB expert
11/20/14
First responders are working endless shifts, not getting home to care for their families, sleeping at the barracks and eating whatever they can find,” says UB expert John Violanti.
A 3-D, talking map for the blind (and everyone else)
11/19/14
Touch-responsive maps designed in part by UB researchers give independence to the visually impaired.

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