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University of Kentucky extends confirmation deadline to May 15
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 9, 2024) — The University of Kentucky is extending its confirmation deadline to May 15 for first-year incoming students who wish to enroll for the fall 2024 semester. This extension is due to federal delays associated with important financial aid information. UK’s traditional confirmation deadline is May 1. However, to ensure as…
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UK study estimates more than 134,000 cases of cancer went undiagnosed in the first 10 months of the pandemic
BY ELIZABETH CHAPIN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY More than 134,000 cancer cases went undiagnosed in the U.S. during the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study. The report, published in JAMA Oncology Feb. 22, provides the first estimates of missed cancer diagnoses in 2020 using…
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What causes hearing loss, and when and how it can be treated
BY JENNIFER SHINN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Hearing loss can occur when any part of the ear or hearing system is not working correctly. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that 37.5 million American adults ages 18 and older report some trouble hearing. It’s important to know the different types of hearing loss and when…
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Adapting and growing to respond to the evolving needs of Kentucky
BY ELI CAPILOUTO The following is an opinion piece by University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto, and based on his remarks to the UK Board of Trustees during the annual retreat held Oct. 19-20. Over the last few weeks, you have read and heard directly about Kentucky’s significant opportunities and still considerable challenges. Of course,…
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Inez students enroll at UK
LEXINGTON — Inez students are among those who recently enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences for fall 2023. These students are about to discover what is wildly possible in a College at the heart of the Big Blue Nation. Among them are: James Cassady with an intended major of history,…
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New Extension Agent eager to boost agriculture in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County welcomed a new Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources earlier this month. David Pelphrey, hailing from Johnson County, assumed the position in July and brings with him a wealth of experience in the field of agriculture. Pelphrey’s background is diverse. He has served as an agriculture…
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First drug to slow Alzheimer’s disease gets full FDA and Medicare approval for early-stage cases; drug is still in clinical trials at UK
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted full approval for the first drug to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, opening the door for Medicare to pay for it. “This is the first medicine ever that actually changes the disease in the brain, removes a component of…
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Headed to the water? Wear a swimsuit with colors that are easy to see
BY SHERRI HANNAN UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY The temperature is rising, and everyone is heading to the pool, lake or beach to cool off. But did you know the color of your swimsuit plays a big part in water safety? And that drowning rarely looks like how it is represented on television and in motion pictures?…
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Community project seeks to document cemeteries in Martin County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MARTIN COUNTY — To honor the rich history of Martin County, the Stories of Place program has launched an exciting community project. Now in its fifth year, the program aims to foster intergenerational connections by providing an opportunity for Martin Countians of all ages to share their stories. This summer, the program…
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Washburn enrolls at UK
LEXINGTON — Austin Washburn of Inez recently enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences for fall 2023. Washburn is a prospective chemistry major. The University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences made the announcement.
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