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Released: 15-May-2020 9:00 AM EDT
New Study Suggests U.S. COVID-19 Cases Could Have Been 35 Times Higher Without These Measures
University of Kentucky

The authors found the closing of entertainment businesses — such as restaurants, movie theaters and gyms — and shelter-in-place orders — such as Gov. Andy Beshear’s “Healthy at Home” initiative — resulted in a dramatic reduction in COVID-19 cases.

Released: 14-May-2020 10:25 AM EDT
HEALing Communities Strategy Fast-Tracked Due to COVID-19
University of Kentucky

When Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the early release of some Kentucky inmates due to COVID-19 concerns, the team behind the HEALing Communities Study worked quickly to fast-track one of the evidence-based practices for preventing opioid deaths that was due to launch later this year: the distribution of naloxone to individuals at highest risk for overdose, particularly those being released from local jails.

Released: 11-May-2020 9:00 AM EDT
University of Kentucky Researchers Leading Study of COVID-19 Immunity
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky researchers have launched antibody testing that will help to understand what immunity to COVID-19 really means.

Released: 11-May-2020 9:00 AM EDT
University of Kentucky Launches Clinical Trial to Evaluate New Treatments for COVID-19
University of Kentucky

Clinical leaders from the University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center, College of Medicine and College of Pharmacy have launched a clinical trial for experimental therapies to treat patients infected with COVID-19.

Released: 29-Apr-2020 9:00 AM EDT
New University of Kentucky study could change what we know about platelets
University of Kentucky

The $6.6 million study will focus on how platelets function when they form clots in blood vessels and when they sense circulating pathogens, like viruses.

Released: 28-Apr-2020 11:20 AM EDT
Study Reveals Pharmacy-level Barriers to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Appalachian Kentucky
University of Kentucky

A new study led by University of Kentucky researcher April Young and Emory University researcher Hannah Cooper shows that a number of pharmacies in the Appalachian region of Kentucky are limiting the dispensing of buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder (OUD).

Released: 28-Apr-2020 9:00 AM EDT
How Will COVID-19 Impact the 2020 Election? University of Kentucky Experts Have Insight
University of Kentucky

While the 2020 general election is still more than six months away, the COVID-19 pandemic has sidelined much of the presidential campaign. Meanwhile, state and county officials across the U.S. are already preparing ways to allow voters to cast their ballots safely. University of Kentucky faculty members with expertise in politics have been closely monitoring the evolving situation.

Released: 23-Apr-2020 2:00 PM EDT
University of Kentucky Social Psychologist Explains Proper Social Distancing, Steps to Counter Loneliness
University of Kentucky

As Tony Love, assistant professor of sociology in the UK College of Arts and Sciences, stresses in the Q&A below, it’s important to stay socially connected — even during times when we can’t physically be together.

Released: 20-Apr-2020 9:00 AM EDT
University of Kentucky’s Superfund Research Center Receives $8.7 Million
University of Kentucky

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has awarded the University of Kentucky Superfund Research Center (UK-SRC) a five-year, $8.7 million grant to conduct research aimed at better understanding and minimizing the negative health and environmental impacts of chlorinated organic compounds found at Superfund sites across the Commonwealth and the U.S.

Released: 9-Apr-2020 1:35 PM EDT
University of Kentucky Researcher Leads First Human Study of Drug Targeting Brain Inflammation
University of Kentucky

A study examining MW189 in healthy adult volunteers was performed by a collaborative team from the University of Kentucky, Duke University and Northwestern University. The work by Van Eldik and the rest of the team is substantial as it is the first time MW189 had been tested in humans.

Released: 3-Apr-2020 8:55 AM EDT
University of Kentucky Researchers Unite to Fight COVID-19
University of Kentucky

Researchers and faculty from multiple disciplines across the University of Kentucky are coming together as part of the global effort to treat, understand and eradicate COVID-19. A new workgroup within UK’s College of Medicine is bringing together experts from across the campus to focus on advising COVID-19 patient care and clinical trials based on emerging research and potential treatment options.

Released: 3-Apr-2020 8:55 AM EDT
University of Kentucky Researchers Seek to Develop Antiviral Membrane Mask
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky researcher Dibakar Bhattacharyya has the concept and the means to develop a medical face mask that would capture and deactivate the COVID-19 virus on contact.

   
Released: 2-Apr-2020 4:00 AM EDT
Virology Expert Answers Key Questions on COVID-19
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky virologist Rebecca Dutch answers key questions related to the novel coronavirus. Dutch discusses the virus’ origin, transmission rates, mutation, testing, the difference between COVID-19 and SARS/MERS, and more.

Released: 17-Mar-2020 9:40 AM EDT
University of Kentucky Research Could Help Predict Progression of Parkinson's Disease
University of Kentucky

Researchers from the University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine are leading a clinical study that could provide a promising new method for early detection of Parkinson’s disease.

Released: 5-Mar-2020 10:20 AM EST
UK’s Superfund Research Center Connects with Community for a Healthier Kentucky
University of Kentucky

Research conducted within UK’s Superfund Research Center (UK-SRC) suggests that proper nutrition can reduce the toxicity of environmental pollutants. Dawn Brewer leads the UK-SRC’s Community Engagement Core, which is working to connect this science with the community to improve the health of Kentuckians.

   
Released: 19-Feb-2020 8:55 AM EST
Understanding Brain Inflammation and Stroke Recovery
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky professor Ann Stowe’s research may pave the way to understanding and improving how the brain recovers from stroke.

Released: 17-Feb-2020 9:00 AM EST
B cells may travel to remote areas of the brain to improve stroke recovery
University of Kentucky

New University of Kentucky research shows that the immune system may target other remote areas of the brain to improve recovery after a stroke.

Released: 10-Feb-2020 2:55 PM EST
New Study Examines Ways to Improve Cancer Literacy in Young Students
University of Kentucky

A new study led by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that implementing cancer education curricula in middle and high schools may improve cancer literacy in Kentuckians and ultimately help reduce cancer rates.

Released: 5-Feb-2020 8:05 AM EST
Protein Could Offer Therapeutic Target for Breast Cancer Metastasis
University of Kentucky

A new study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that targeting a protein known as heat shock protein 47 could be key for suppressing breast cancer metastasis.

Released: 30-Jan-2020 8:55 AM EST
A High-Fiber Diet May Counteract the Harmful Health Effects of Pollutants
University of Kentucky

Research from the University of Kentucky’s Superfund Research Center shows that a diet high in fiber could possibly reverse the adverse effects that environmental toxins have on cardiovascular health.

   
Released: 27-Jan-2020 11:30 AM EST
Could Drones Save Cows? Why University of Kentucky Research Team Thinks So
University of Kentucky

It's a staggering statistic — every year nearly 3 million cows in the U.S. die from health problems. And it's costing the cattle industry more than $1 billion. Could eyes in the sky be the answer? Jesse Hoagg, the Donald and Gertrude Lester Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kentucky, thinks so.

Released: 21-Jan-2020 11:15 AM EST
University of Kentucky Project Seeks to Create More Environmentally Friendly, Stronger Cement
University of Kentucky

The UK Center for Applied Energy Research has received a two-year, $1.3 million grant to develop extremely durable belite-based cement — an alternative to ordinary Portland cement — that is low-energy consuming and low-carbon dioxide releasing.

Released: 16-Jan-2020 9:00 AM EST
Menthol Ban Could Increase Health Equity
University of Kentucky

Current policies that include restrictions on the sale of menthol flavored tobacco and nicotine products are less likely to reach those that would benefit from them the most, according to new research from the University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine.

   
Released: 10-Jan-2020 8:35 AM EST
Antibiotics could be promising treatment for form of dementia
University of Kentucky

Researchers at the University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine have found that a class of antibiotics called aminoglycosides could be a promising treatment for frontotemporal dementia.

Released: 9-Jan-2020 5:05 PM EST
New $3 Million Study to Look at Influences on Using Opioid Medications in Criminal Justice Setting
University of Kentucky

With $3 million in funding from NIDA and NIGMS, UK College of Arts & Sciences Professor Carrie Oser is leading a new study focusing on factors that influence a person’s decision to use one of the three FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder in the criminal justice setting.

   
Released: 8-Jan-2020 8:50 AM EST
Gut Microbes May Improve Stroke Recovery
University of Kentucky

New research by the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine reveals that supplementing the body's short chain fatty acids could improve stroke recovery.

Released: 3-Jan-2020 9:55 AM EST
UK Study Examines Insomnia Among Women in Appalachian Kentucky
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky research to examine and improve women’s sleep habits sheds light on insomnia among middle-aged women in Appalachian Kentucky. It also highlights a promising non-pharmaceutical intervention that could help them get a good night’s rest.

Released: 17-Dec-2019 5:05 PM EST
$24 Million Partnership to Advance Next Generation Manufacturing Technologies in Kentucky
University of Kentucky

The project, Kentucky Advanced Partnership for Enhanced Robotics and Structures (or KAMPERS), will harness the collective research power of 40 multidisciplinary researchers from eight Kentucky universities and colleges. The grant will support the fundamental science needed to advance next generation manufacturing technologies, flexible electronics and robotics.

Released: 17-Dec-2019 3:55 PM EST
4 Santa Approved Holiday Playlists From UK School of Music
University of Kentucky

The right soundtrack for the holiday season is a gift in and of itself. Music can set the mood, touch the soul, lift the spirit or bring about cheer whether hosting a dinner party, braving the crowds to shop for that special someone or wrapping gifts by an open fire.

Released: 11-Dec-2019 8:00 AM EST
Don't Get on Santa's Naughty List, Stay 'Green' With Gifts This Year
University of Kentucky

Looking for ideas on easy ways to reduce your environmental impact during the holiday season? The University of Kentucky Recycling Program, provides eight easy ideas for you and everyone in your life to stay green this holiday season.

Released: 11-Dec-2019 8:00 AM EST
7 Tips for a Griswold-Worthy Home With UK Lighting Expert
University of Kentucky

Joseph Rey-Barreau, with the University of Kentucky College of Design, has seven easy tips to help make your holiday space everything you’ve ever dreamed of — and make the "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" Griswold family jealous.

Released: 5-Dec-2019 11:10 AM EST
University of Kentucky Grant Seeks to Turn Coal Into Carbon Fiber
University of Kentucky

UK's Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) has received a $1.8 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant to transform coal tar pitch into high-value carbon fiber for use in aircraft, automobiles, sporting goods and other high-performance materials.

Released: 18-Nov-2019 9:00 AM EST
How UK Engineering is Using Hemp to Repair Deteriorating Kentucky Bridges
University of Kentucky

Using remarkably resilient carbon fiber fabrics, panels and wraps, CatStrong has successfully restored more than 35 bridges.

Released: 7-Nov-2019 4:05 AM EST
UK Student, Military Researcher Explores Ways to Prevent Chronic Pain
University of Kentucky

Inspired by his time working for the Air Force and caring for wounded veterans, University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences doctoral candidate Josh Van Wyngaarden now studies ways to prevent chronic pain in those who have suffered traumatic leg injuries.

Released: 29-Oct-2019 4:05 PM EDT
New $5.7 Million Grant Aims to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening, Follow-Up Care in Appalachia
University of Kentucky

Cancer-control researchers at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) aim to increase colorectal cancer screening and follow-up care among underserved individuals in Appalachia through a $5.7 million grant from the National Cancer Institute.

Released: 28-Oct-2019 9:40 AM EDT
How Studying the 'Two-Legged Equine Athlete' Can Help Make Racing Safer for All
University of Kentucky

A new research initiative from the University of Kentucky Sports Medicine Research Institute is looking closely at jockey performance – and the work has implications not only for the jockeys themselves, but also for the thoroughbreds they ride.

Released: 21-Oct-2019 6:05 PM EDT
University of Kentucky Partners With Gen.G to Build Community Through Games
University of Kentucky

The partnership between UK and Gen.G will develop wholly new pathways for student recruitment, classroom and internship opportunities; research avenues for scholars across a variety of colleges; and professional development for alumni.

   
Released: 17-Oct-2019 12:15 PM EDT
UK Partners With Bourbon Industry Leaders to Map White Oak Genome
University of Kentucky

Bourbon isn’t bourbon without the mighty white oak. Distillers have been aging bourbon in oak barrels as far back as the Roman Empire. Oak barrels give bourbon its unique caramel, vanilla, nutty and toasted flavors. Kentucky distillers rely especially on the white oak. But what if disease hits the species? How would industry professionals protect it? The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is partnering with Maker’s Mark Distillery Inc. in Loretto, Kentucky, and Independent Stave Company to research the DNA of the white oak.

Released: 10-Oct-2019 12:00 PM EDT
Researcher Brent Seales Using Light Brighter Than the Sun to Read Herculaneum Scrolls
University of Kentucky

For nearly two decades, Brent Seales has doggedly labored to do the impossible — reveal the elusive texts within the carbonized Herculaneum scrolls. Now, he believes new scans are the best chance yet at revealing the mysterious contents.

Released: 9-Oct-2019 10:00 AM EDT
UPK Releases New Joe B. Hall Memoir
University of Kentucky

One would be hard-pressed to find a member of Big Blue Nation unfamiliar with Joe B. Hall. For many, his name is synonymous with both the university and the UK Men’s Basketball team. In “Coach Hall: My Life On and Off the Court,” his new University Press of Kentucky memoir written with Marianne Walker, Hall presents intimate details about his remarkable life. He reveals never-before-heard stories about memorable players, coaches, and friends and expresses the joys and fulfillments of his rewarding life and career.

Released: 7-Oct-2019 7:05 AM EDT
$2.8 Million Grant Will Fund Preclinical Study of New Dementia Treatment
University of Kentucky

The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging at the University of Kentucky has received a five-year, $2.8 million grant to underwrite preclinical efficacy studies of a potential new treatment for dementia.

Released: 20-Sep-2019 10:05 AM EDT
UK Awarded $8.8 Million to Support Opioid Treatment for Women in Criminal Justice Settings
University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky recently received an $8.8 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, to establish a Clinical Research Center as part of the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN) to support research on quality addiction treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) in criminal justice settings nationwide. The grant will be used to create the Kentucky Women’s Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (WJCOIN) to enhance access to opioid use disorder treatment for women as they transition from jail the community.

Released: 12-Sep-2019 12:05 PM EDT
Markey Researchers Discover Role of Nuclear Glycogen in Non-small Cell Lung Cancers
University of Kentucky

Researchers at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center have made a breakthrough discovery that solves a mystery long forgotten by science and have identified a potentially novel avenue in pre-clinical models to treat non-small cell lung cancers.

Released: 12-Sep-2019 10:00 AM EDT
Are Children Interested in Politics? University of Kentucky Researcher Provides Insight in New Study
University of Kentucky

With the 2020 U.S. presidential election fast approaching, should the youngest members of society be engaged in the political discussion? Findings of a new collaborative study — conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky, University of Kansas, University of Texas at Austin, Whitman College and University of Texas at Tyler — aim to answer that question by providing insight into children's reactions to the 2016 presidential election.

Released: 3-Sep-2019 7:05 AM EDT
Fat-Absorbing XX Chromosomes Raise Heart Disease Risk in Women
University of Kentucky

Research in mice has confirmed that the presence of XX sex chromosomes increases the amount of fat circulating in the blood and by extension increased risk of heart disease for women.

Released: 20-Aug-2019 2:35 PM EDT
What Drives Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes? Not Glucose, Says New Research
University of Kentucky

Research led by Barbara Nikolajczyk, Ph.D., disproved the conventional wisdom that glucose was the primary driver of chronic inflammation in type 2 diabetes. The data might change opinion of tight glycemic control as the optimal strategy for type 2 diabetes management.



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