Lemurs fall prey to human herpes virus
A ring-tailed lemur. (Getty Images) GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The last time you had a cold sore, you might have fretted about how long it would hang around. Perhaps…
Dorothy Hagmajer
Science Writer
Dorothy Hagmajer joined the UF Health staff in October 2019 as a science writer covering the Congenital Heart Center and the Department of Surgery in the College of Medicine. Previously, she taught Multimedia Writing, a core class in the UF College of Journalism, and wrote for a number of UF institutions including the College of Engineering and UF Research. Prior to that, after completing her degree in public relations, she worked as a research coordinator for the STEM Translational Center, facilitating research for an R01 regarding an interactive patient consent platform and analyzing data from community wellness initiatives. Her graduate work focused on the role of supportive communication among perioperative nurses. In spite of Florida’s humidity, she enjoys running and gardening in her spare time.
Stories by Dorothy
Untreated sleep apnea linked to dramatic cognitive decline
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new study underscores how important it is to treat sleep apnea: Untreated, the disorder is associated with a 69% faster decline in…
Inflammation's worst enemy: your diet
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — There are many ways to put out a fire. Smother it with a blanket. Douse it with a fire extinguisher. In most cases, though, you’d reach for…
A $3.5 million grant will help UF researchers identify viruses, limit infectious disease spread
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It feels like your bones are splintering. Dengue, also known as break-bone fever, is an illness prevalent in areas of the world with…
Fat in muscle hastens limb loss, study shows
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For decades, treatment of peripheral artery disease has focused almost exclusively on restoring blood flow. Now, new research from…
New species of dinosaur answers old questions
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In the middle of the Sahara Desert, the carnivorous unicorn’s bones waited for a name. Millions of years later, they got one. Spinosaurus…
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UF research aims to thwart crimes against cats
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — You’re driving to work when you pass a furry mass on the side of the road. It’s small and still. Your stomach sinks, and you continue to…
Chief Nursing Officer named for UF Health
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Janice Walker, D.H.A., MBA-HCM, B.S.N., R.N., has been named the first system chief nursing officer, or CNO, of the UF Health clinical…
New drug delivery mechanism could aid breast cancer treatment
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In a study published in the Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, scientists from the UF Health Cancer Institute have found a way to make…
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UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute earns $43 million NIH award to speed innovation
An infusion of funding will support the University of Florida-Florida State University research hub.
Seven UF Health specialties among nation’s best in U.S. News & World Report hospital rankings
High-performing procedures recognized across multiple regions GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Health Shands Hospital is once again among the best in…
Muscle 'marbling': Good in steak, bad in our bodies
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consider the delicate web of fat in a Wagyu steak. The “marbling” that makes carnivore connoisseurs swoon is a visual heuristic for quality…
