http://app.mc.uky.edu/medicine/news/consumer/news.asp News at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine delivered via RSS 2.0! en-us Copyright 2008 College of Medicine Stephen Welch comwebmaster@lsv.uky.edu comwebmaster@lsv.uky.edu Sat, 4 Jul 2009 08:24:04 GMT news The sixth annual Keeneland Concours dElegance will be held July 16-19, 2009. All proceeds benefit Kentucky Childrens Hospital. The classic car show will be held on July 18 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington. Laura Whitehouse lbwhit00@email.uky.edu http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=1&artid=4840 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:53:36 GMT http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=1&artid=4840 http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=1&artid=4840 7H000 fund raiser kentucky childrens hospital The Kentucky Neuroscience Institute has received the American Stroke Association’s Get With the GuidelinesSM–Stroke (GWTG–Stroke) Bronze Performance Achievement Award. The award recognizes the UK HealthCare stroke programs commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations. Laura Whitehouse lbwhit00@email.uky.edu http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=16&artid=4838 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:44:27 GMT http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=16&artid=4838 http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=16&artid=4838 7H000 service award stroke Markey Cancer Center Chief: Research Provides Hope Laura Whitehouse lbwhit00@email.uky.edu http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=2&artid=4837 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:57:43 GMT http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=2&artid=4837 http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=2&artid=4837 7H000 research markey cancer center The Kentucky Neuroscience Institute (KNI) will open its new state-of-the-art clinic on Monday, June 22. KNI offers the states most advanced technology for the treatment of neurological problems. Laura Whitehouse lbwhit00@email.uky.edu http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=1&artid=4816 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:29:27 GMT http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=1&artid=4816 http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=1&artid=4816 7H000 clinical Kentucky Neuroscience Institute KNI The risk of a serious injury or death during hot weather is heightened for children left alone in vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warned recently. New research (pdf) shows that for children hyperthermia (heat-stroke) is the leading cause of non-crash vehicle deaths. Laura Whitehouse lbwhit00@email.uky.edu http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=1&artid=4813 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:55:32 GMT http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=1&artid=4813 http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=1&artid=4813 7H000 clinical kentucky childrens hospital While summer is a memorable time for most children, less time in the classroom and more time going swimming, bike riding, or playing in the back yard can lead to a higher exposure to serious, yet preventable, injuries. But there are some simple steps parents can take to ensure that children enjoy their favorite summertime activities, while avoiding a visit to the emergency room. Laura Whitehouse lbwhit00@email.uky.edu http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=1&artid=4810 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:54:39 GMT http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=1&artid=4810 http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=1&artid=4810 7H000 clinical kentucky childrens hospital University of Kentucky employees will have a homework assignment this summer: get moving. UK is issuing a “Start! Moving Summer Challenge” as a lighthearted way to encourage the university family to take advantage of the opportunities at their feet—the rolling hills and scenic pathways on campus. Laura Whitehouse lbwhit00@email.uky.edu http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=16&artid=4804 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:55:25 GMT http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=16&artid=4804 http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=16&artid=4804 7H000 staff health wellness A team of researchers led by Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati at the University of Kentucky has discovered a biological marker for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in older adults. Laura Whitehouse lbwhit00@email.uky.edu http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=16&artid=4794 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:24:49 GMT http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=16&artid=4794 http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=16&artid=4794 7H000 research ambati Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati, professor and vice chairman of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Kentucky, has been chosen to receive the 2010 Cogan Award from The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). ARVO is the leading vision research organization, composed of over 12,000 members internationally. Dr. Jay A. Perman, dean of the UK College of Medicine and vice president for clinical affairs, commented on the award. “Dr. Ambati continues to bring great recognition and pride to UK and our College of Medicine. While his research will one day lead to rewards in and of itself by eradicating blindness from macular degeneration, it is wonderful for his tremendous hard work and dedication to be so highly recognized by his colleagues.” Stephen Welch shwelc2@email.uky.edu http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=1&artid=4789 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:33:41 GMT http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=1&artid=4789 http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=1&artid=4789 7H000 research Dr. Ambati Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences UK HealthCare wants to be your friend—on Facebook, as well as in your quest for better health. Laura Whitehouse lbwhit00@email.uky.edu http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=128&artid=4776 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 20:52:50 GMT http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=128&artid=4776 http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=128&artid=4776 7H000 clinical