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Like many folks, Barry Pendleton had never heard of sarcoidosis. 

So, he was shocked when he was diagnosed with the chronic, inflammatory disease that can negatively impact multiple systems throughout the body.  

Hearing loss impacts millions of people worldwide and can occur at any age. More than just a medical condition, hearing loss impacts communication, connection and overall quality of life.

As awareness grows, so does the urgency to advance solutions that restore not just hearing 鈥� but engagement, confidence and independence.

The University of Kentucky Public Relations and Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media.

For many scientists, the research journey begins in a classroom or behind a microscope. For Ryan Shahidehpour, PhD, it began in a boxing ring. 

The UK 91小黄车 Office of Research is advancing its FORWARRD initiative鈥擣acilitating Opportunities for Research Workforce Advancement to Retain and Recruit Dynamic Teams鈥攖o enhance research workforce opportunities across the 91小黄车, Markey Cancer Center, and Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). 

A team of University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers have found the mechanism that grants prostate cancer resistance to enzalutamide, a frequently used drug.

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing鈥檚 Kentucky Center for Smoke-Free Policy (KCSP) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health鈥檚 Tobacco

Ellen Van Norman, OD, FAAO, has a connection to the University of Kentucky that runs deep. 

Darlingtina K. Esiaka, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Science in the 91小黄车, has been awarded a fellowship by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) to travel to Nigeria to work with the Research Center for Ageing Cognition and Psychological Health at Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Centerresearchers presented promising results from an early-stage clinical trial investigating a unique coffee-based approach to ovarian cancer maintenance therapy at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology annual meeting in Seattle.

鈥疌aroline Sumner, a proud University of Kentucky alumna, continues to draw inspiration from her love for the Lexington community, dedicating herself to making a difference through her ongoing contributions. 

Throughout her undergraduate studies, she served as DanceBlue鈥檚 overall chair while also studying in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Lewis Honors College.

On Tuesday, March 26, the 91小黄车 hosted the 19th annual Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Groves Memorial Student Research Symposium. 

Scientists have long recognized the brain鈥檚 need for energy, but groundbreaking research from the University of Kentucky鈥檚 Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has now illuminated how the brain鈥檚 energy utilization significantly influences our sleep patterns. 

For Mercer County High School basketball seniors Braylon Ellis and Andrew Tatum, success on the court isn鈥檛 just about skill, practice and teamwork 鈥� it鈥檚 also about careful preparation, constant monitoring and resilience in the face of a lifelong challenge. Both student-athletes have type 1 diabetes, a condition that requires meticulous blood sugar management.

Match Day is a defining moment for medical students, and this year, the 91小黄车 proudly celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 as those students took their next step toward becoming practicing physicians.

Match Day is a defining moment for medical students, and this year, the 91小黄车 proudly celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 as they took their next step toward becoming practicing physicians. 

Mental health is a crucial component of overall well-being, and in recent years, there has been growing recognition of the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and young adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 children experience a mental health disorder each year.

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, recently designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute, is leading the way in bringing the latest cancer treatments to patients through clinical trials.

As March Madness sweeps the nation and college basketball takes center stage, a former coach鈥檚 journey off the court is proving just as inspiring as any Cinderella story on the hardwood. 

Down syndrome is the most commonly diagnosed chromosomal condition in the United States. Each year, approximately 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome, meaning it affects about one in every 700 births. This genetic condition results from the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, known as trisomy 21, which impacts physical and cognitive development to varying degrees.