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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...
Natalie Spiller. Photo courtesy GLMS.

UofL medical student wins essay contest for perspective on patients with mental illness

Natalie Spiller, a fourth-year student at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, believes patients with mental health disorders need a physician’s empathy, compassion...
Figure showing progression of deterioration of rod and cone cells in retinitis pigmentosa.

UofL researchers discover procedure to regenerate dormant cone cells, potentially to improve vision in...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Researchers at the University of Louisville have discovered a way to revitalize cone receptors that have deteriorated as a result of...
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...