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Researchers will use AI to predict who may develop certain rare diseases
A team of researchers from University of Florida Health and Penn Medicine is using a set of artificial intelligence-powered algorithms called PANDA to find…
UF researchers’ AI system gives doctors better insight into patients’ conditions
Using data collected from patients’ vital signs, University of Florida researchers have designed an artificial intelligence system that can accelerate and…
UF Center for Regenerative Medicine recruiting for trial on potential therapy for autoimmune disorders
The University of Florida Center for Regenerative Medicine today announced the launch of a clinical trial to test safe dosages of umbilical cord-derived stem…
UF Health team receives $6.6 million to study treatments to boost cognition for those with HIV
With advancements in HIV treatments, people with HIV are living longer. More than half of Americans with HIV are now over age 50. Yet with longer lives comes…
UF Health allergist says no reason past allergies should dissuade people from COVID-19 vaccination
Getting a vaccination against COVID-19 makes sense for just about everybody. Vaccines remain highly effective in preventing infection, severe disease and…
UF Health expert discusses COVID-19 booster shots
As the delta variant of the coronavirus persists, federal officials are urgently studying the safety and effectiveness of a third dose of COVID-19 mRNA…
UF Health Shands chief epidemiologist says vaccines essential to tamp down COVID-19 delta variant
The nation is in the midst of the latest coronavirus surge, with the highly contagious delta variant fueling a record number of hospitalizations in Florida.…
AI technique reveals dysfunctional gut microbiome bacteria’s role in depression and high blood pressure
To solve the elusive medical mystery of why many adults have both high blood pressure and depression, University of Florida Health researchers took a long,…
UF Health first to place kidney-assist device that might help patients with congestive heart failure
University of Florida Health researchers recently became the first to temporarily implant a new device in a patient with congestive heart failure, a procedure…
UF Health introduces new era of cardiovascular medicine in Central Florida
University of Florida Health welcomes the cardiovascular and/or thoracic surgeons of Leesburg Ocala Heart Institute as the newest members of UF Health…
UF Health study shows patients choose home dialysis when educated about kidney disease
Home dialysis is less expensive and allows the patient a greater degree of independence and convenience than going to a hospital or dialysis center. And it’s…
Florida universities, health centers collaborate on COVID-19 outreach to minority communities
Armed with a $1 million award from the National Institutes of Health, universities and health care entities throughout the state of Florida are collaborating…
