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IMAGE: Claudia Angeli, Ph.D., left, with UofL research participants Kelly Thomas and Jeff Marquis and trainer Kristin Benton view more
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Researchers at the University of Louisville made news worldwide in 2018 when two people diagnosed with complete spinal cord injuries recovered the ability to walk thanks to experimental use of a therapy known as epidural stimulation. The news gave hope to people living with complete spinal cord injuries, a diagnosis that historically meant they were unlikely to regain function below their level of injury.
Despite these significant results, use of epidural stimulation outside a research lab setting to restore function for people with spinal cord injury thus far has been hampered by several limitations, including the use of a technology that was designed for patients with chronic, intractable pain - not those with spinal cord injury.
UofL pulmonologists treat first local patient in COPD clinical trial Targeted lung denervation may offer new option for COPD patients
Physicians from the University of Louisville are the first in Kentucky to perform an investigational procedure designed to help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. The procedure, known as targeted lung denervation (TLD), may provide an additional treatment option for patients suffering from frequent COPD flare-ups, or lung attacks.
COPD causes restricted airflow from the lungs, resulting in breathing difficulty, cough, mucus production and wheezing. TLD involves the removal of tissue in the lungs that may be making symptoms worse. Performed via bronchoscopy, the procedure is designed to disrupt pulmonary nerve reflexes, which may have the potential to reduce COPD exacerbations.
Medical Schools See an Increase in Applications During the Pandemic
Medical schools across the country are reporting surges in applications. The COVID-19 pandemic has made an impact during the 2021-2022 cycle.
Prospective students are looking to join medical students like Lisa Anakwenze. Anakwenze is a first year medical student at the University of Louisville (UofL) School of Medicine. She thinks the heroism of frontline healthcare workers during the pandemic might’ve inspired more people to apply.
“Applying to medical schools is an insanely tough process, but I think that a lot of people are motivated about what was going on in the pandemic,” said Anakwenze.
Louisville family almost lost son to rare condition associated with COVID A Louisville family went to the hospital because their 11-year-old son, Carmelo Blaine, had a fever, and 24 hours later he was in the ICU, barely hanging on. By Maira Ansari | February 9, 2021 at 3:40 PM CST - Updated February 10 at 12:25 PM
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Louisville family went to the hospital because their son had a fever, and 24 hours later he was in the ICU, barely hanging on.
He was the first in Kentucky to have a mysterious condition linked to COVID-19. His medical journey has brought about a new clinic to help others like him.
This year s raiseRED dance marathon will look different than this, with mostly virtual events, but the goal is the same: to fight pediatric cancer.
raiseRed, UofL’s largest student-run philanthropic organization that raises money to fight pediatric cancer and blood disorders, will look stunningly different this year.
The COVID-19 pandemic has gutted the signature 18-hour dance marathon and its emotional, sweat-and-tear-filled fundraising reveal.
That’s not to say the show won’t go on, however. raiseRED has shifted its entire model to include a number of virtual components, and also some socially-distanced features at the SAC.
“Cancer doesn’t stop because of a pandemic. We still need to do what we can for these kids,” said senior Benjamin Gerdes, internal projects coordinator for the organization.