New test can better predict long-term death risk after heart valve procedure
By Doug Bennett • Nov 18, 2019 • Featured Articles, Lead StoryA simple test done during a minimally invasive heart valve replacement can predict a patient’s long-term risk of death, a group led by a University of Florida Health researcher has found. The test involves pressure measurements...
Ushering in a new era for UF Health and Shriners Hospitals for Children
By Tyler Francischine • Nov 13, 2019 • Lead StoryUF Health and Shriners Hospitals for Children have forged a unique relationship that will have a meaningful impact for children with musculoskeletal problems. The two institutions announced in October that Shriners Hospitals for...
UF study finds FDA strategy cuts fetal exposure to harmful immunosuppressive drug, but risks remain
By Matthew Splett • Nov 6, 2019 • Lead StoryOnline version with high-res image available here: https://pharmacy.ufl.edu/2019/11/05/uf-study-finds-fda-strategy-cuts-fetal-exposure-to-harmful-immunosuppressive-drug-but-risks-remain/ University of Florida researchers...
UF Health researchers launch trial involving gut bacteria’s role in Type 1 diabetes
By Bill Levesque • Nov 4, 2019 • Lead StoryGraciela Lorca, Ph.D., was part of a University of Florida Health research team that discovered about a decade ago that something was amiss in the guts of diabetic rats. Their intestinal tracts, which like humans are teaming with...
University of Florida Health patient is first in the state to get new pain relief implant
By Doug Bennett • Oct 28, 2019 • Lead StoryFor decades, chronic back pain dominated Felix Favicchio’s life. On most nights, sleep came fitfully. Simply lying in bed brought searing torment. His days weren’t much better. “On a good day, I would try to get up and do...
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Veterinary pathologist to lead diagnostic lab at UF College of Veterinary Medicine
By Sarah Carey • University of Florida, UF Health, College of Veterinary Medicine • Nov 14, 2019 -
University of Florida Health researchers gain new insight into muscular dystrophy gene
By Doug Bennett • University of Florida, UF Health, College of Medicine, Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology • Nov 12, 2019 -
‘Fine tuning’ certain cells may prevent gut inflammation, researchers find
By Doug Bennett • University of Florida, UF Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Medicine, UF Health Cancer Center • Nov 7, 2019 -
UF partners with Trualta on new study of family caregiver education program
By Jill Pease • University of Florida, UF Health, College of Public Health & Health Professions, College of Medicine • Nov 4, 2019
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Worried about legal risk of doing CPR? Inaction is riskier
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Solid Biosciences Phase I/II Study of its Investigational Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Candidate SGT-001 Placed on Clinical Hold
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Scientists Criticize Mouse Study of New Alzheimer’s Drug
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Heart Disease in Women: Age of First Period Can Impact Heart Attack Risk
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State of the Art Approach for Optimizing Patients Prior to TAVR
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Diabetes conference in Naples brings slate of experts in research and care
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A Trial For Kids At Risk Of Type 1 Diabetes Was Scaled Back, Leaving Families In Limbo
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First Ebola vaccine moves closer to licensing, with help of UF researchers
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'Tyler's Hope Foundation' holds 13th 'Hope Weekend
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Editorial: Age change will help curb youth vaping
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Meatless burgers may not be good for your health
Nov 19, 2019
Have you tried a meatless burger yet? Veggie burgers have been around for years, but new food engineering has brought us options that include chemical ingredients to mimic the smell, taste and bleed of a regular burger, creating fans who are willing to ditch the beef. These plant-based burgers...
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Wellness examinations and laboratory tests root out illness in senior cats
Nov 18, 2019
Cats hold their cards close to the vest. Even when they’re sick, they often hide signs until the disease has progressed. That’s why wellness examinations and laboratory tests are key — especially in senior cats that have an increased risk of medical problems. Essential laboratory evaluation of...
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Lumps and Bumps in Your Pet: What Cells Can Tell
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Disposing of medications the right way
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