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A Connecticut man became the first patient in his state to test a revolutionary medication that could slow Parkinson's progression by fighting brain inflammation. The breakthrough approach targets the disease differently than any treatment before it.
A Connecticut man in his 50s became the first participant in a groundbreaking Parkinson's clinical trial at UConn Health after his wife spotted a recruitment flyer during a clinic visit. The study aims to improve outcomes for newly diagnosed patients through early intervention.
Lucas Hodne has dreamed of playing Division 1 baseball since childhood, and the Hopkinton native just made it happen. The high school athlete recently committed to play baseball at the University of Connecticut, checking off the first of his two big league dreams.
The UConn Huskies women's basketball team defeated No. 15 Tennessee 96-66, marking the largest margin of victory in the 30-year rivalry's history. After trailing at halftime, the team rallied together with resilience and teamwork to secure redemption from last year's loss. ##
The UConn Huskies women's basketball team transformed their lowest moment into championship glory. After losing to Tennessee last February, they didn't lose again, finishing with their 12th national title.
Your kidneys have a clever repair trick: they temporarily stiffen to attract healing cells, then relax once the damage is fixed. This discovery could revolutionize treatment for kidney injuries affecting millions worldwide.
The UConn Huskies overcame a third-period deficit to defeat Quinnipiac 4-2, claiming their second straight Connecticut Ice Tournament title and breaking a three-game championship losing streak against their rival.
A graduate student so absorbed in his competition project that he accidentally pulled an all-nighter just won a major predictive modeling contest, beating 50 teams while working alone. His dedication is landing him job shadowing opportunities and a chance to present to corporate leaders.
UConn's 19-year-old sophomore became the third-fastest player in program history to reach 1,000 career points, trailing only legends Maya Moore and Paige Bueckers. The milestone came during a dominant 85-47 victory over Notre Dame that marked the largest margin in their 20-year rivalry.