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Bone and Joint

Surgeons save coach’s leg through unique orthopedic and plastic surgery partnership

By JoAnne Viviano

Unique partnership and innovative surgical procedure helps save Ohio State wrestling coach’s leg after crash.

Sexual Health

Should I consider a penile implant to treat erectile dysfunction?

By Nick Tadros, MD, MCR, MBA

Research Advances

Have you experienced loss of smell? Ohio State is leading research on devices to improve and treat anosmia

By Serena Smith, Susannah Kistler

General Health

Back on the trails after a lifesaving double lung transplant

By Beth Harvilla

Brain and Spine

Medications for dementia disorders: What to know and how they work

By Douglas Scharre, MD

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The Columbus Dispatch

New Ohio State Wexner Medical Center tower in photos

April 21, 2025

TODAY

Ohio State survey reveals women's views on perimenopause symptoms

April 8, 2025

The New York Times

Dr. Kartik Venkatesh on glucose control in pregnancy

April 7, 2025

Yahoo!

Ohio State detecting blood test errors faster with new technology

March 11, 2025

Brain and Spine

The doctor who brings people back from comas

March 31, 2025

Brain injuries can leave someone in a coma for months, even years. An Ohio State University doctor specializes in waking them up.

Cancer

What is lymphedema? Treatment, how to identify it and more

By Roman Skoracki, MD

Exercise and Nutrition

How can sports nutrition affect my performance?

By Sarah Wick, RD, LD, CSSD

Mental Health

How do sport psychologists help athletes?

By Brad Foltz, PhD

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General Health

Preparing for emergencies? Check your medications, too

By Rebecca Lahrman, PharmD, MS, BCACP

Sexual Health

Should I consider a penile implant to treat erectile dysfunction?

By Nick Tadros, MD, MCR, MBA

Brain and Spine

8 ways to help prevent dementia

By Douglas Scharre, MD

Brain and Spine

Medications for dementia disorders: What to know and how they work

By Douglas Scharre, MD

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Articles On Wellness

Exercise and Nutrition

Why are trans fats considered bad for you?

By Erin Holley, RD

Exercise and Nutrition

How can sports nutrition affect my performance?

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By Sarah Wick, RD, LD, CSSD

Exercise and Nutrition

What is holy basil, and can it provide health benefits?

By Hannah Santoni, MDN, RD, LD

Exercise and Nutrition

Why you gain weight during menopause

By Randee Masciola, DNP, APRN-CNP

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Research Advances

Have you experienced loss of smell? Ohio State is leading research on devices to improve and treat anosmia

By Serena Smith, Susannah Kistler

Research Advances

Predicting preterm birth with a new blood test

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By Phil Saken, MS

Treatment Advances

Gene therapy helps hemophilia patient overcome bleeding concerns

By Mary Ellen Fiorino, JoAnne Viviano

Treatment Advances

FDA-approved MISHA knee system offers new knee replacement alternative

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By Beth Harvilla

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Articles On Community Health

Equity and Race

Why donate blood?

By Susannah Kistler, Linda Ziel

Health and Society

As bird flu spreads to cows and infected people, here’s what to know about the latest avian flu strains

By Beth Harvilla

Equity and Race

Learning why more Black women are getting and dying from uterine cancer

By Beth Harvilla

Health and Society

More Americans are living with dementia. Their caregivers need care, too

By Joshua Wright

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Articles On Teaching & Learning

Teaching Advancements

Appathon drives innovative health care solutions

By Jenn Shaffer

Teaching Advancements

The healing power of art: Merging wellness with creativity

By Kelli Trinoskey

Teaching Advancements

Educating the clinical research workforce of the future

By Alayna DeMartini

Teaching Advancements

Advancing education and patient care through immersive technology

By Beth Harvilla

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