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Surgery and pediatric surgery residency programs are granted full accreditation, ‘the best possible outcome’
2/25/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The surgery and pediatric surgery residency programs at the University at Buffalo have been granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). University officials were informed of the decision late yesterday.
First evidence-based diagnostic criteria for TMD developed by researchers
2/7/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – In the past, diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which affect an estimated 10 to 15 percent of Americans, have been based on a consensus of expert opinions and often reflect a shared clinical perspective. None had been rigorously tested by scientists.
‘Dental heroes’ and free dental care for kids at UB’s ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’
2/7/14
For the 14th year in a row, more than 800 local schoolchildren visited the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine during the school’s annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” on Feb. 7.
Bacteria in the lungs make COPD patients sicker, even without exacerbations
2/7/14
A new study by researchers at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs shows that COPD patients do experience more respiratory symptoms when their lungs are ‘colonized’ by bacteria, even in the absence of an acute exacerbation.
Media Advisory/Photo Op: UB ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ takes place on Feb. 7
2/6/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – More than 800 children and parents will be guided by “tooth fairies” and other “dental heroes” through the award-winning Teddy Bear Clinic onto dental treatment and cleanings at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine’s 13 annual “Give Kids a Smile Day.”
Research on venous abnormalities must continue, urge UB authors of one of neurology’s most cited papers
2/6/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – University at Buffalo researchers who authored one of neurology’s most cited papers in the last three years are calling for more investigation into how venous abnormalities in the neck might be involved in central nervous system disorders and aging.
RIA spring seminars feature renowned experts on drugs and alcohol
2/5/14
This year’s spring seminars at the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions will focus on issues ranging from prescription drugs and alcohol to marijuana and cocaine.
UB dean chairs international symposium on oral and systemic health
2/4/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Michael Glick, DMD, dean of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, has organized and will act as program chair of “The First International Quintessence Symposium on Oral Health: The Oral-Systemic Connection” to take place in San Diego on Feb. 7-8.
Thirteenth annual ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ takes place on Feb. 7
1/30/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – More than 800 children and parents will be guided by “tooth fairies” and other “dental heroes” through the award-winning Teddy Bear Clinic onto dental treatment and cleanings at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine’s 13 annual “Give Kids a Smile Day.”
Super Bowl Sunday: Risky business for at-risk drinkers?
1/30/14
BUFFALO, N.Y. – In recent years, Super Bowl Sunday has become as synonymous with parties, food and alcohol as it is with football.