UF Dance Marathon raises $1.5 million ‘for the kids’
By Karen Dooley • Apr 17, 2014Dance Marathon at the University of Florida celebrated its 20th anniversary over the weekend by raising a record-crushing $1.5 million for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, Gainesville’s Children’s Miracle Network Hospital....
UF Health patient named Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Florida Champion
By Peveeta Persaud • Apr 16, 2014His body might not always have the energy it needs, but 6-year-old Nathan Ferrell’s fun-loving personality stands in stark contrast to his disease as he faces his unique medical challenge with courage every day. Now, Nathan, a...
UF Health leaders transition to new roles
By Melissa Blouin • Apr 15, 2014Two UF Health leaders will assume new roles within the system as of July 1. Timothy M. Goldfarb, CEO of UF Health Shands since 2001, will be the UF Health executive vice president for regional and governmental affairs, and Ed...
Mother knows best: Quadruplets thriving 14 years after mom was told she couldn't carry them
By Dan Leveton • Apr 15, 2014After five unsuccessful fertility treatments, Michelle and Rey Regulacion wondered if their dream of having a child together would ever come true. But when they attempted in-vitro fertilization for the sixth time, they received...
UF Health researchers validate early predictor of lethal kidney condition
By Marilee Griffin • Apr 14, 2014Researchers have found a way to identify critically ill patients who are at risk of developing acute kidney injury — a potentially fatal and often asymptomatic condition. Their findings may be the first to validate two markers...
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Risky business: Research could improve understanding of risky behavior, addiction
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To kill a tumor: UF physicians target the genes of lung, colon cancers
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UF researcher honored for breakthrough in hepatitis C therapy
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New vice chair, director of administration joins UF department of surgery
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UF researchers say gold-based drug shows promise for fighting bone cancer in people and pets
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How We Learn: Painting a picture of the UF College of Medicine
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Science for Survival
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Transplanting hope
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A scientist's journey
By Rebecca Burton • University of Florida, University of Florida Academic Health Center, Department of Neuroscience, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics • Jan 29, 2014
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UF Health leaders transition to new roles
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Jacksonville University is recruiting veteran nurses for its bachelor of science nursing degree program
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Operation Catnip providing spaying, neutering to 100 feral cats
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To kill a tumor: UF physicians target the genes of lung, colon cancers
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Researchers Validate Early Predictor of Lethal Kidney Condition
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The “Brittle Response” to Parkinson’s Disease Medications: Characterization and Response to Deep Brain Stimulation
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Consumer Beware: Online Health Searches Carry Risk, Study Says
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Bill could allow UF Shands hospital in northern Duval
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Hero deputy Lundy welcomed back home
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The POST
One world, one health
April 2014Health care experts have realized the myriad ways human health is tied to animal and environmental health, a concept called One Health. UF’s One Health program brings together students and experts from a variety of disciplines to solve the world’s complex and interconnected health care problems.
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Fixing broken hearts
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Creepy-crawly science
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Growth Spurt
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Health In A Heartbeat
Total smoking bans linked to more quitting smoking
Apr 17, 2014
There’s nothing pretty about smoking cigarettes. For decades studies have linked the habit to a host of conditions, from cardiovascular disease to cancer to low birth weight. Even for those who don’t partake, secondhand smoke is almost just as dangerous … and there is evidence now that toxic...
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Office air could make you sick
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Diagnosis by laser
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Juggling, running and robots
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Animal Airwaves
LIVE: Getting into Veterinary School
Apr 12, 2014
Thinking of applying to veterinary school? The path to acceptance requires a lot of hard work and dedication, but the rewards of a career in veterinary medicine can be great. The study of veterinary medicine can lead not only to clinical practice, but also to work in public health, research,...
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LIVE: Open House 2014
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Raw food diet
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One Health and disaster relief
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On The Same Page
Bachelor of Health Science Program at the College of Public Health and Health Professions
Apr 2, 2014The educational programs at the UF Health Science Center are, for the most part, focused on professional degrees. But did you know that more than 500 students have chosen an undergraduate pre-professional major in health science at the College of Public Health and Health Professions? To prepare... Read More