Tag: University of Kentucky
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UK’s Rural Public Health Scholars program aims to increase rural workforce
By Jonathan Greene University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky College of Public Health has launched a Rural Public Health Scholars program, an initiative designed to prepare undergraduate students for careers...
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UK launches NIH grant public awareness campaign on social media, says not related to threats to funding
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The University of Kentucky has launched a video series to highlight how National Institutes of Health grant-funded research drives the university’s role in advancing...
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Free registration for webinar about red meat allergy; Kentucky ranks among top states for condition
By Jordan Strickler University of Kentucky In response to rising concerns and increasing numbers of individuals impacted by Alpha-Gal Syndrome, also known as red meat allergy, the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College...
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UK’s colon and lung cancer research described as ‘groundbreaking’ and ‘surprising’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Researchers at the University of Kentucky looked at the differences in the colon cancer tumors from Appalachian and non-Appalachian patients as a way to...
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UK partners with Transylvania University to address state’s health care workforce shortage
Kentucky Health News As part of the University of Kentucky‘s Advancing Kentucky Together Network, UK and Transylvania University have entered into a partnership to address the state’s health care workforce...
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UK research uncovers hidden health effects of disrupted sleep, circadian rhythms
By Erin Wickey University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky’s Julie Pendergast and a team of researchers are exploring how disruptions to the body’s natural circadian rhythms and sleep impact...
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UK, King’s Daughters to build new medical center in Greenup County
A new King’s Daughters Medical Center will be built in Greenup County, the University of Kentucky announced Thursday, Feb. 20 at its board of trustees health care committee meeting, Monica...
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Courier Journal reports multiple Kentucky colleges ban medical marijuana on campus despite recent legalization
Even though medical marijuana became legal in Kentucky on Jan. 1, multiple universities have told the Louisville Courier Journal that they will not allow it on campus, Killian Baarlaer reports...
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UK researchers study the use of cannabis for late-stage dementia; recruitment still underway
By Hillary Smith University of Kentucky Researchers at the University of Kentucky are part of a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring the use of medical marijuana in managing symptoms of late-stage...
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Legislative panel talks about health care with UK Board of Trustees at annual retreat
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The University of Kentucky hosted a legislative panel on Oct. 16 focused on health care to kick off the 2024 Board of Trustees annual...