Coronavirus ‘spillovers’ more frequent than thought
By DeLene Beeland • Nov 17, 2021 • Lead StoryUniversity of Florida researchers have detected past instances of people becoming infected with a type of coronavirus that was until now thought only to be found in pigs. The infections occurred between 2014 and 2015 and no...
UF, Scripps Research green-light integration for Florida science powerhouse
By Melanie Fridl Ross • Nov 16, 2021 • Lead StoryThe University of Florida and California-based Scripps Research have signed a definitive agreement to welcome the Florida branch of the science powerhouse into the research arm of UF’s academic health center — a step aimed at...
More than patient care: UF Health Archer Family Health Care celebrates 20th anniversary
By Anna Suggs Hoffman • Nov 15, 2021 • Video, Lead StoryWhen Dominique Calloway moved to the small, rural town of Archer, Florida, 11 years ago with her four children, she set out on a search to find the family a primary care provider. Expecting no closer option than Gainesville,...
Artificial intelligence in the intensive care unit: UF researchers developing novel solutions
By Doug Bennett • Nov 10, 2021 • Lead StoryIn the intensive care unit of the future, a patient’s pain level will be captured through visual cues such as body movement and facial expressions. Sensors will record head and limb movements, posture and mobility. Other monitors...
Unvaccinated, expectant mother nearly dies of COVID-19, becomes vaccine champion
By Bill Levesque • Nov 9, 2021 • Video, Lead StoryFriends and family gathered at Amy Westman’s July 24 baby shower. Gifts and balloons and bursts of blue brightened the room. Blue cupcakes. Blue bows and wrapping paper. Blue as in boy. Her lovely Nicholas. Amy didn’t give much...
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Two common compounds show effectiveness against COVID-19 virus in early testing
By Doug Bennett • College of Public Health and Health Professions, College of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine, Emerging Pathogens Institute, Clinical and Translational Science Institute • Nov 22, 2021 -
UF Health researchers’ new findings have implications for muscle development, disease
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New linear accelerator at UF veterinary college enhances cancer treatment for animals
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UF veterinary college names new chair of large animal clinical sciences department
By Sarah Carey • UF Health, College of Veterinary Medicine • Oct 20, 2021
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The POST-Spring
Spring 2021When the COVID-19 pandemic exploded across the globe, everything changed. One year later, we’re all adjusting to the new normal. Workers from across UF Health share the lessons they’ve learned during this trying time. See their stories and other important news from UF Health in this edition of The POST.
Media Coverage
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UF researchers find spillover COVID-19 cases from strain found in pigs
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UF Health provides double lung transplant to Marine
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UF health pediatric vaccine drive-up event
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'We're going on offense to protect children': UF Health holds vaccination clinic
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Manatee Deaths In Florida Surpass 1,000 In A Historically Grim Year For The Species
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Scott Rivkees, former Florida Surgeon General, leaving the University of Florida
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Readers comment on COVID-19 mandates, trusting science and UF's planned power plant
The Gainesville Sun • Nov 16, 2021 -
Local pediatric vaccine availability
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Researchers Develop Novel AI Solutions for the ICU
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2-THE-TOP Phase 2 Trial Reports Positive Top-Line Results in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
967 The Wolf - Lifestyle • Nov 16, 2021
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Health In A Heartbeat
Researchers offer a 7,000-step plan for longer life
Nov 26, 2021
It goes without saying that exercise offers outstanding health benefits. But we’re going to say it anyway. Physical activity keeps you trim, lowers blood pressure, increases cardiovascular and pulmonary fitness, and even improves mental health. And we’re not talking about running a marathon....
Animal Airwaves
Stopping lanternflies while keeping other animals safe
Nov 23, 2021
Since its U.S. debut in 2014, the spotted lanternfly has spread to 14 states in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Midwest, wreaking havoc on trees, grapevines and other plants along the way. Although traps are recommended to stop these insects, there are good ones and others that do even more harm....