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UF Health researchers find quinolone ear drops associated with tendon ruptures
Imagine a doctor prescribing antibiotic ear drops called quinolones to treat an ear infection. The patient, who does not play sports, painfully ruptures an…
UF Health Shands hospitals nationally ranked in 10 adult, pediatric medical specialties
University of Florida Health Shands Hospital once again has the most nationally recognized adult and pediatric specialties among Florida hospitals ranked by…
UF Health designated Center of Excellence for rare inherited condition involving blood vessels
The nosebleeds started in elementary school for Bernadette Guthrie as she furtively dabbed her nose with a tissue lest any classmate notice. “You certainly…
UF study: FDA label change requirement helped reduced antibiotic misuse
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2016 took action to reduce the overuse of fluoroquinolones, a type of antibiotic associated with serious side effects.…
Innovative and convenient UF Health Surgical Center – The Oaks opens
University of Florida Health today unveiled at The Oaks Mall the region’s premier surgical center for eye and ear, nose and throat patients, a landmark project…
UF Health opens three specialty medical practices at Gainesville’s The Oaks Mall
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Health today debuted three new specialty practices at The Oaks Mall, putting crucial services in the heart of the…
UF study suggests children with cochlear implants need long-term interventions to improve language
Children with cochlear implants should continue to receive speech and language therapy throughout elementary school even if they appear to be performing well…
UF Health to open new clinical program for patients with smell disorders
Patients suffering from an inability to smell soon will have an opportunity to seek help through a new University of Florida Health smell disorders program…
Hearing loss prevention drugs closer to reality thanks to new testing method from the University of Florida
A new way to test anti-hearing-loss drugs in people could help land those medicines on pharmacy shelves sooner. University of Florida researchers have figured…
