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Brain metabolism is the process by which the brain converts nutrients into energy and small molecule signals. When there are breakdowns in brain metabolism, this can lead to serious neurological diseases including epilepsy, Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, Parkinson鈥檚 disease, and traumatic brain injury. These breakdowns even have been linked to diabetes.  

The UK 91小黄车 chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is commemorating Black History Month by curating educational information about the Black community's impact in medicine.

This week, SNMA conducted a Q&A with Black physician-leaders who either currently work or have worked at the UK 91小黄车 to learn their perspectives on medicine and how we can continue to improve.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb.

Many major inefficiencies in health care can be credited to two things: the lack of implementation of known beneficial therapies, and, conversely, the use of non-evidenced based care that may offer no benefits at all.

It鈥檚 this concept that drove UK 91小黄车 researchers to form the Transdisciplinary Implementation Science Alliance (TISA). Supported by the Alliance Research Initiative, TISA brings together clinicians and scientists from across the University of Kentucky and the UK 91小黄车 to identify and implement solutions that increase health care value.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 15, 2021) 鈥� Charles Hill always considered himself a nearly perfect picture of health and it is something that he worked hard for.

The UK 91小黄车 chapter of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is commemorating Black History Month by curating educational information about the Black community's impact in medicine.

This week, SNMA is highlighting four trailblazing Black physicians and health care workers from American history who paved the way for an equitable future.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2021) 鈥� At age 13, Robert Baumann began working at a children鈥檚 camp owned by his family, shaping his desire to find a career in which he could help children. 鈥淚 also thought the brain and neurology were just fascinating. So, it turned out to be the only logical combination.鈥�

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 9, 2021) 鈥� For Massachusetts resident Sherry Irwin, an unexpected bout of breathlessness was the first inkling that something was amiss. A retired primary care physician, she was doing file reviews for the Social Security Disability Insurance program and always liked to park her car at the top of the hill two blocks from her office in order to sneak in a little extra exercise. In late May 2020, she suddenly had to stop and rest halfway through her uphill trek.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 8, 2021) 鈥� Dr. Larry Goldstein, chair of the University of Kentucky鈥檚 Department of Neurology, defends and elaborates on a recent statement by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPTF) in an editorial recently published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The USPTF statement reaffirmed its 2014 recommendation against screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in the general adult population.

The 91小黄车 is committed to enhancing its medical school curriculum and ensuring students are introduced to a variety of important topics as they pursue their medical education. It is with these goals in mind that the UK 91小黄车 is excited to announce a new curricular initiative.

Peter Morris, MD, professor of medicine at the 91小黄车 and a pulmonary/critical care faculty member at UK HealthCare, pulls up a map showing the U.S. prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a severe inflammatory lung disease that leads to obstructed airflow and difficulty breathing.

鈥淭his is who we serve right here,鈥� he says, pointing to Kentucky on the map. The state鈥檚 southeastern region is bright red to signify its high incidence of people with COPD.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 5, 2021) 鈥� The early prognosis of high-risk older adults for amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), using non-invasive and sensitive neuromarkers, is key for early prevention of Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.

The University of Kentucky COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Kroger Field began expanding its Saturday hours and increasing vaccination capacity by about 1,000 people a week thanks to volunteers from the University of Kentucky鈥檚 health care colleges.

The UK Kroger Field COVID-19 vaccination clinic operates from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. Overall, UK HealthCare has vaccinated more than 33,797 people including frontline health care workers, first responders, teachers and school personnel and people over age 70.

The 91小黄车 is thrilled to announce the addition of Brian Hamilton, MEd, as its new director of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In this newly established role, Hamilton works under the direction of Stephanie White, MD, MS, to advance the mission of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and help execute the college鈥檚 strategic plan. This includes implementing new initiatives and increasing engagement to build a more welcoming, inclusive campus while focusing on efforts for recruiting and retaining diverse faculty, staff, and learners.

In early 2020, shortly after SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19, was first detected in Wuhan, China, the public learned of the virus鈥檚 devastating consequences and the dangers of its spread. But much remained unknown regarding how to combat it.

Ten months ago, a team of UK researchers joined forces to learn more about the virus that was causing a global pandemic. Since the team鈥檚 creation, it has made record progress in enhanced research, the launch of clinical trials, and the development of clinical care approaches for patients.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 29, 2021) 鈥� The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is teaming up with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network庐 (NCCN庐), the American Cancer Society (ACS) and other leading cancer organizations across the country to endorse the resumption of cancer screening and treatment during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Ima Ebong, MD, MS, assistant professor in the 91小黄车 Department of Neurology, was recently named one of 鈥�1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America鈥� in a list published by Cell Mentor, an online resource for researchers.

The list, compiled by The Community of Scholars, recognizes the significant contributions Black scientists have made in research.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 27, 2021) 鈥� Each year, the University of Kentucky鈥檚 Students Participating as Ambassadors for Research in Kentucky (SPARK) gives a select group of undergraduates from diverse backgrounds a unique, hands-on research opportunity to prepare them for graduate study in health-related fields.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan 26, 2021) 鈥� A portrait series by Lexington artists Kurt Gohde and Kremena Todorova titled, 鈥�56 Lexington Women of Color: In Honor of VP Kamala Harris,鈥� features a number of University of Kentucky faculty and staff members. The series serves as a tribute to Kamala Harris, the first woman of color to be elected to the office of vice president.