UC Researcher Receives $2.5M NIH Grant
A five-year federal award will fund a wellness program for caregivers of people with traumatic brain injury.
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Cincinnati Diseases News
Diseases in Cincinnati runs on diagnosis, treatment breakthroughs and public health impact, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on the latest clinical findings, medical updates and health trends within the city.
Alzheimer’s
Cincinnati Issues Missing Adult Alert for Irving Frye
Authorities are searching for a 71-year-old man with dementia who was last seen leaving his home on Wednesday night.
Heart Disease
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Do you trust wearable health devices to accurately identify when you need to see a doctor?
Atrial Fibrillation Risks Rising Among Younger Patients
Health experts report an increase in irregular heart rhythm diagnoses across age groups in Cincinnati.
Stroke
Cincinnati Hospital Initiative Cuts Unnecessary CT Scans
Emergency physicians at two local hospitals reduced imaging by over 3,500 scans to prioritize patient safety and efficiency.
Cancer
Cincinnati Advocate Pushes for Better Cancer Screening
Michele Young is calling on state legislators to remove financial barriers that block patients from receiving breast MRIs.
Autism
Cincinnati Police Searched for Missing Teenager
Authorities are looking for 18-year-old Donnell Adams after he went missing in the Evanston neighborhood.
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Regular subjects here include infection outbreaks, new screening guidance, breakthroughs in therapy and long-term health initiatives. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it as public health shifts. The city's specific healthcare infrastructure and the way medical institutions coordinate on alerts drive how disease stories emerge. Public health guidance often changes based on seasonal patterns and the speed of transmission.