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What Happens to Your Body When You Wear a Heavy Backpack Every Day

November 7, 2022

Dr. Nabil Ebraheim, professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in the UToledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, says children are especially at risk of overstuffed backpacks.


Dementia Risk Linked to How Long Blood Pressure Stays In ‘Target Range’

November 7, 2022

Dr. Rajesh Gupta, an interventional cardiologist and associate professor in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences, talks about healthy blood pressure levels.


UToledo Researchers Explore a New Path to Combat Pancreatic Cancer

November 7, 2022

Shruti Ghai, a Ph.D. student in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences, writes about her research to develop new ways to successfully treatment pancreatic cancer.


UToledo Ranked One of World’s Best Universities

November 3, 2022

UToledo is one of only 280 U.S. schools ranked by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Global Universities rankings focused on institutions that prioritize academic research.


Most People Who Get Colon Cancer Feel This Symptom First

November 2, 2022

Dr. Stephanie Pannell, a colorectal surgeon at UTMC and assistant professor of surgery in the UToledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, discusses symptoms and risk factors for colon cancer.


If You Have Diabetes, Don’t Ignore Numbness and Tingling in Your Feet — It Could be a Sign of Nerve Damage

November 1, 2022

Dr. Sabeena Malik, a neurologist and assistant professor at The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, discusses diabetic neuropathy, one of the most common complications of diabetes.


Hard Knocks: Experts Break Down What You Should Know About Concussions

October 28, 2022

Dr. Mohamad Moussa, associate professor of emergency medicine and residency program director, discusses the symptom-based approach to treatment of concussions and the dangers of experiencing repeated concussions.


With Halloween Just Weeks Away, What Impact Does Sugar Have on the Body

October 10, 2022

Dr. Jennifer DeLucia, a pediatrician and assistant professor of pediatrics, discusses daily calorie intake and the danger of excess sugar.


UToledo Faculty Member Earns Lifetime Achievement Award for Educational Work in Pathology

October 10, 2022

Dr. Amira Gohara, professor and chair of the Department of Pathology, has inspired and mentored thousands of medical students and fellow faculty members over the past half-century. Last weekend, she was honored with a lifetime achievement award from the College of American Pathologists.


Researcher Identifies Protein That Potentially Worsens Kidney Injuries

October 7, 2022

Dr. Rajesh Gupta and Dr. Xiaoming Fan in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences have identified a previously unrecognized factor that contributes to acute kidney injuries. The discovery may lead to a new understanding of why many individuals develop kidney injuries after cardiac events.