Medications
Ivermectin and COVID-19
If you have seen stories suggesting the use of ivermectin, a so-called "miracle cure" medication, for COVID-19—beware.
Sep 21, 2021
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University of Kentucky
Cardiology
How does stroke impact your vision?
The visual pathway is very long and goes from the eyes to the occipital lobe, which is the region in the cerebral hemisphere that processes vision. Since the visual pathway goes through the cerebral hemisphere on each side, ...
Aug 2, 2022
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Surgery
Preventing long-term complications of an ACL tear
A torn ACL (also known as the anterior cruciate ligament) is one of the most common knee injuries, with as many as 200,000 cases per year in the U.S. Young people under the age of 20 are at particular risk, in part because ...
May 1, 2017
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Pediatrics
Pediatric experts find aromatherapy effective for promoting infant healing, NAS recovery
Pulling away the seal of a fresh aromatherapy patch, Dr. John Daniel took a deep inhalation as the fragrance of lavender and chamomile essential oils permeated his surroundings.
May 15, 2017
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Cardiology
New treatments for drug resistant high blood pressure
High blood pressure – also called hypertension – is a dangerous condition which, if left untreated, can lead to stroke, kidney problems and/or heart attack.
Jan 22, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Researchers clarify relationships between diabetes and two cognitive disorders
Researchers in the University of Kentucky College of Public Health and UK College of Medicine recently published a landmark study examining the relationships between diabetes and two types of cognitive dysfunction, Alzheimer's ...
Aug 31, 2016
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Genetics
Antibiotics could be promising treatment for form of dementia
Researchers at the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine have found that a class of antibiotics called aminoglycosides could be a promising treatment for frontotemporal dementia.
Jan 10, 2020
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Health
Tips for maintaining muscle as you age
Starting around age 35, we begin to lose muscle mass. Although regular exercisers lose muscle as they age, inactive people can lose as much as 5 percent of their muscle every decade.
Dec 17, 2019
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Neuroscience
Scientists explain underlying cause of unhealthy brain aging associated with Alzheimer's
Doctors commonly recommend patients increase their intake of calcium as a means of combating osteoporosis for aging bones.
Aug 3, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Chronic throat clearing may be the body's response to irritants
"Ahem!" This could be the sound of getting someone's attention, but when it occurs repeatedly, it may also be the sound of chronic throat clearing. Chronic throat clearing is a common problem that may or may not be associated ...
Dec 12, 2016
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