Research in the News

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.

Medscape: Skin adverse events rare after immunotherapy to treat skin cancers

Medscape highlighted University of Cincinnati research published in JAMA Dermatology that found skin adverse events were rare following immunotherapy treatments for certain skin cancers.