UF Health lung transplant program earns top marks for patient outcomes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The UF Health lung transplant program has again been recognized by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, or SRTR, for…

Mindaugas Rackauskas, M.D., Ph.D., chief of thoracic surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine and director of the adult and pediatric lung transplant program at UF Health, and Amir Emtiazjoo, M.D., M.Sc., section chief and medical director of the lung transplant program.

UF scientists unmask gene activity in scoliosis

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A curvature of the spine known as adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of pediatric spinal deformity, affecting up to 3%…

An academic model of a spine is in the forefront while a nurse speaks with a pediatric patient.

UF Health researchers map early immune attack in Type 1 diabetes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new study by University of Florida Diabetes Institute researchers provides one of the clearest pictures yet of the development of Type 1…

This microscopic image shows immune cells invading a pancreatic islet, a tiny cluster of cells in the pancreas that includes the insulin-producing cells destroyed in Type 1 diabetes. Cells in the islet appear in green, while immune cells driving the autoimmune attack appear in blue and purple. (Image courtesy of Nature Metabolism)

UF researchers develop rapid urine diagnostic test for prostate cancer

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Accurately diagnosing prostate cancer is a challenge. Current screening methods using blood tests sometimes show abnormal results even when…

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The paper spray ionization source used in the new diagnostic test.

Inflammation's worst enemy: your diet

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — There are many ways to put out a fire. Smother it with a blanket. Douse it with a fire extinguisher. In most cases, though, you’d reach for…

A stock photo shows a display of colorful vegetables.

UF Health Jacksonville trial explores DNA-guided treatment for acid reflux

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For millions suffering from chronic acid reflux, finding lasting relief can be difficult. A new clinical trial will investigate whether…

Ruchir Puri, M.D., M.S., an associate professor of surgery and a board-certified gastrointestinal surgeon at UF Health Jacksonville, chats with a patient.

Study links joint pain supplement to accelerating dementia

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New research has found an association between taking glucosamine, a popular over-the-counter supplement used for joint pain, and a higher…

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Ramon Sun, Ph.D., and Matthew Gentry, Ph.D.

UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center expands next month

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center, or WEC, will expand its small animal clinical services to include 24/7 emergency…

Two UF Veterinary Hospital staff members huddle around a dog to provide care.

A $3.5 million grant will help UF researchers identify viruses, limit infectious disease spread

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It feels like your bones are splintering. Dengue, also known as break-bone fever, is an illness prevalent in areas of the world with…

Rhoel Dinglasan, Ph.D., a professor in the UF Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology and John Lednicky, Ph.D., a professor in the UF Department of Environmental and Global Health.

New AI Partnership and Innovation Hub poised to transform the UF College of Pharmacy

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new artificial intelligence hub at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy will centralize the college’s diverse AI efforts,…

Air pollution tied to higher risk of dementia due to Lewy body diseases

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Long-term exposure to common air pollutants may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease-related dementia and Lewy body…

Dr. Gregory Pontone, left, and Dr. Dimitry Davydow stand outside the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health in Gainesville, Florida. Pontone and Davydow co-authored a study examining the association between long-term air pollution exposure and increased risk of Parkinson’s disease dementia and Lewy body dementia.

Pharmacogenetic testing must become routine, UF Health researchers say

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A simple genetic test could help prevent life-threatening complications for the millions of Americans who take a common blood…

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