Local 12: Head injury survivor, doctor share importance of wearing helmet
Local 12 spoke with patient Shane Shapiro and the University of Cincinnati's Laura Ngwenya about the importance of wearing a helmet following Shapiro's traumatic brain injury and recovery.
WVXU: Find your CPAP annoying? UC researchers are working on a more comfortable device
Dr. Liran Oren is leading a research team at the University of Cincinnati developing a VortexPAP machine that takes advantage of vortex airflow technology. A preliminary clinical study with current CPAP users demonstrated that the VortexPAP can deliver the pressure levels that are used in the subjects’ CPAP therapy, but the mask is more comfortable to wear. It has a minimalistic design that is less intrusive and barely touches the patient’s face.
Cancer Center hosting event to kick off Ride Cincinnati 2024 registration
The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center is hosting a special kickoff event on Friday, May 3 from 12-1 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium to celebrate the opening of registration for Ride Cincinnati 2024, an annual fundraiser for local cancer research.