Cristina Matos was given a second chance at life
Cristina Matos was referred to the UF Health Cancer Center by a nurse friend. Together, they were searching for possible solutions to Cristina’s debilitating…
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The Year in Review: Celebrating Our Achievements in 2016 Part 2
January 27, 2017
Part 2 of our “Year in Review” focuses on the hospitals, research institutes and centers that are part of the UF Health family: UF Health Cancer Center UF…
UF Health
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The 21st Century Cures Act
December 14, 2016
In recent weeks, the 21st Century Cures Act was passed overwhelmingly by both chambers of the U.S. Congress. The Senate passed the bill on Nov. 30 by a vote of…
UF Health
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Simple genetic test shows promise for better outcomes in heart stent patients
November 15, 2016
A quick, precise genetic test can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events by helping to identify more effective medication for some heart…
Division of Cardiology, +7 more
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First Commercial Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Therapy in US Administered at UF Health
October 6, 2016
For media inquiries, call Rossana Passaniti at 352-273-8569 or email passar@shands.ufl.edu The first commercially available treatment in the United States for…
Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Department of Pediatrics, +3 more
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Exercise genes? Study suggests certain people with depression may benefit from exercise
April 27, 2016
Call it personalized medicine for depression — but the prescription in this case is exercise, which University of Florida Health researchers have found helps…
College of Pharmacy, College of Public Health and Health Professions, +2 more
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Researchers identify new strategy for discovering colorectal cancer drugs
March 29, 2016
University of Florida pharmacy researchers have identified novel drug targets and a new screening method for drugs affecting the signaling pathways in…
College of Pharmacy, UF Health Cancer Center, +2 more
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The Year in Review: Celebrating Our Achievements in 2015 Part 2
January 21, 2016
Part 2 of our "Year in Review" focuses on the hospitals, research institutes and centers that are part of the UF Health family: UF Health Cancer Center UF…
Institute for Child Health Policy, +11 more
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The Year in Review: Celebrating Our Achievements in 2015 Part 1
January 14, 2016
Marking the first year of the Power of Together strategic plan, 2015 was a tremendous year of continued growth and progress for UF Health. In this…
College of Dentistry, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, +6 more
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How your genes influence what medicines are right for you
Julie A Johnson, University of Florida You have a headache. Do you reach for Tylenol or Advil? Most people have a preference because they have learned over…
