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SIMS WARS winners

UofL Hospital emergency nurses take first place in competition ‘SIMS WARS’ judges skills

A team of emergency nurses from University of Louisville Hospital took first place in a state competition of emergency medical skills. UofL Hospital beat six...
Levi Beverly, Ph.D.

So, why haven’t we cured cancer yet? Get answers at Beer with a Scientist

With all the research and effort that has gone into it, why does it seem we still are so far from finding a cure...
Levi Beverly, Ph.D.

So, why haven’t we cured cancer yet? Get the lowdown at Beer with a...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – With all the research and effort that has gone into it, why does it seem we still are so far from...
Photo showing solar photo-toxicity in the central retina, the yellow-white pigment irregularity highlighted by the arrow. Image © 2017 American Academy of Ophthalmology.

UofL physicians: Use those special glasses during the eclipse

It may be tempting to take a peek at the August 21 eclipse without eye protection. After all, we are told it’s a once-in-a-lifetime...
Photo showing solar photo-toxicity in the central retina, the yellow-white pigment irregularity in the center of the photo. Image © 2017 American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Just use the glasses! UofL physicians explain why you need certified eclipse glasses when...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – It may be tempting to take a peek at the August 21 eclipse without eye protection. After all, we are told...
Parkinson's Disease Buddy Program

It’s time to enroll in the Parkinson’s disease buddy program

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville and the Parkinson’s Support Center of Kentuckiana are looking for patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who are...
Parkinson's Disease Buddy Program

It’s time to enroll in the Parkinson’s disease Buddy Program

The University of Louisville is looking for patients with Parkinson’s disease who are interested in being connected with first-year medical students for a year-long...
Medical student Shayna Hale and her children

Life experience fortifies incoming med students

Shayna Hale set her sights on becoming a doctor at age 15, when her father passed away suddenly. However, life threw some obstacles in...
The International Meeting on Internet & Audiology will be held in the U.S. for the first time next week, when it comes to UofL's HSC campus.

UofL hosts international conference on the internet and hearing health

The internet allows medical researchers to collect data on a much larger scale and conveniently provide certain types of health care. This week, audiologists...
Medical student Shayna Hale and her children

Life experience fortifies incoming medical students UofL School of Medicine welcomes class of 2021...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Shayna Hale set her sights on becoming a doctor at age 15, when her father passed away suddenly. However, life threw...