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Prescribed exercise after sport-related concussion promotes recovery, according to international systematic review
6/14/23
Prescribed aerobic exercise after a sport-related concussion speeds recovery, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis led by UB researchers and published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Weight-loss treatment for kids in pediatric primary care works best when it’s family-focused
6/13/23
Family-based treatment for obesity conducted in the pediatrician’s office leads to improved weight-loss outcomes for the treated child and parent, and even extends to untreated siblings.
UB scientists awarded $1.5 million for hemophilia treatment
6/9/23
EDI, CBLS awards provide additional $850K to UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
UB experts available to discuss wildfire smoke
6/8/23
Experts can address health impacts, how pollution spreads, disaster resilience and more.
UB researcher receives $421,000 grant to improve chances of successful recovery from alcohol abuse
6/7/23
Social work researcher's innovative project will explore how a person’s emotional changes during the early stages of recovery from alcohol use disorder can influence the potential success of their recovery.
Proposed cancer treatment aims to harness ‘sentinels’ of immune system
6/1/23
Researchers use $2.4 million grant for dendritic cell cancer immunotherapy; will study hybrid drug delivery vehicle that breaks through intracellular traffic jams.
Media Advisory: Fruit Belt residents will get free foot care and health screenings at MOOT senior center
5/23/23
Residents of the Fruit Belt and surrounding neighborhoods can get expert care for their feet and critical health screenings on Saturday, June 3, at a free clinic at the MOOT Senior Center in Buffalo.
UB’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center expands outreach to patients, caregivers and providers
5/22/23
UB's Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center is significantly expanding its geographic outreach to patients, families, caregivers and medical providers.
Praveen Arany receives dental laser research award
5/19/23
The award recognizes his role in clinical translational research efforts in lasers in dentistry.
UB CIGBS to host Zimbabwe faculty development program
5/18/23
Effort will boost national university network in Zimbabwe.