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How Robotic Surgery Is Reshaping Pediatric Care Safely and Effectively

In the ever-evolving landscape of pediatric surgery, advances in technology continue to revolutionize patient care. Among these innovations, robotic surgery…
Vehicle Heat Safety for Children

Unfortunately, child deaths and heat-related illness, like dying from heatstroke in a hot car, increase during summer. Since 1998, more than 950 children have…
UF Health Maintains Center of Excellence Designation in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

In February 2023, the UF Health Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery program earned its Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive…
Understanding your risk for pancreatic cancer

In 2021 alone, an estimated 60,430 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the U.S., and nearly all will die from the disease. A pancreatic…
Eyes on the Prize: Progress in Cystic Fibrosis Research Amidst a Pandemic

Just over one year ago, COVID-19 exploded on news headlines — putting the world in a tizzy about what this new virus was, who was at risk and how to prevent…
Changing the Narrative of Cystic Fibrosis

There was once a time where cystic fibrosis, or CF, was considered a terminal disease. While this may have been the case years ago, patients diagnosed with CF…
Putting Practice into Action

For 18 years, Sandra “Sandy” Demasters-Reynolds, M.S.N, R.N., CCTC, has served as the living donor program manager at the UF Health Shands Transplant Center.…
Matthew Tavormina: A Medical Miracle

Rather than shopping for baby clothes and diapers, Alyssa and Brian Tavormina went shopping for a burial plot for their unborn child. They purchased the…
Kidney Cancer – a Silent Disease

Jessica Van Leer was experiencing pain in her abdomen when she arrived at the UF Health Shands Hospital ER After a series of tests, the medical team had two…
University of Florida Health Leads the Way in Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Procedures

University of Florida Health offers an individualized approach to care for patients suffering from gastrointestinal disorders. At UF Health, patients have…