UTA In The News — Monday, April 22, 2024
Tech-enhanced shoe reduces diabetic foot ulcer risk
UTA researchers have developed new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalization and leg, foot or toe amputations, reported Medical Xpress and Investing.com.
Family caregivers face financial burdens and isolation
Approximately 34.2 million people in the United States provide unpaid assistance to adults aged 50 and older. Among them, about 15.7 million adult family caregivers care for someone with dementia. East Asian families often encounter even more challenging situations, UTA’s Kathy Lee told Yahoo! This story was a reprinted from her earlier work in The Conversation.
UT Arlington civil engineers study rainfall runoff
UT Arlington civil engineers are working to prevent hydroplaning due to rainfall on U.S. roads, Ernest Crosby told The History Channel.
UTA presents Dance in Flux
UT Arlington’s Department of Theatre Arts and Dance will present Dance in Flux April 26-28, reported Broadway World. The program features dance works choreographed by faculty and students.