College of Medicine

Tattoos Can Impair Sweating, Lead to Heat-Related Injuries

Oct 28, 2020, 8:31 AM

Although small tattoos are less likely to interfere with overall body temperature regulation, decreased sweating in tattooed skin “could impact heat dissipation especially when tattooing covers a higher percentage of body surface area,” the researchers wrote.

UK Cardiologist Discovers 'Game Changer' Therapy for Heart Failure Patients

Oct 27, 2020, 8:40 AM

Dr. Emma Birks, UK HealthCare's heart failure section chief, is working on a new treatment therapy that recovers the hearts of some patients with advanced-stage chronic heart failure and ultimately cut down the number of heart transplants needed.

New UK Study Shows Multidisciplinary Approach Successful in Curbing Opioid Use

Oct 27, 2020, 8:27 AM

To curb overdose deaths, ease the financial burden on health care, and improve patient outcomes, the researchers worked with patients who need tools for recovery from opioid use disorder, such as mental health therapists, relapse-prevention services, and necessary medications.

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Evers Elected to the National Academy of Medicine

Oct 20, 2020, 8:18 AM

Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.

New Study Looks at Encoding the Odor of Cigarette Smoke

Sep 30, 2020, 8:13 AM

In addition to opening the door to developing blockers of odors, McClintock says this work will help researchers understand why formulating fragrances and flavors with specific properties is so difficult. “Ergo, the oft-used phrase 'the art of perfumery.' Eventually, we will turn this art into science.”

UK Researchers Identify COVID-19 Blood Clotting Cause

Sep 17, 2020, 8:14 AM

A new UK study may provide answers for why so many COVID-19 patients experience blood clotting – and why the risk of thrombosis could remain even after the infection clears.

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Vanderford Honored With Hartford-Nicholson Award From SRAI

Sep 3, 2020, 8:47 AM

In 2018, Vanderford was also named a recipient of the SRAI Mid-Career Level Excellence Award. Vanderford also serves as assistant director for research at the UK Markey Cancer Center, where he oversees a special oncology training program for Appalachian students, ACTION.