Former Wrestler Grapples With, Then Bests Her Tumor

Skyla Warriner’s life changed in the blink of an eye. Shortly before a routine dental appointment, she felt intense pain, which she described as feeling like…

Jenna’s Journey: A Lesson in Resilience and the Benefits of Patient-Centered Care

In the summer of 2021, Jenna was on the precipice of major life changes. Jenna, then 24, had recently moved from Jacksonville to Gainesville, Florida, for a…

Seven UF Health specialties among nation’s best in new U.S. News hospital rankings

July 16, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Seven University of Florida Health Shands Hospital medical specialties are ranked among the best in the nation, once again marking UF…

Lilly’s Path to Better Hearing Through Ear Tubes

In February, Meaghan and Matt found themselves navigating a challenging chapter in their lives as parents. Their daughter, Lilly, then 23 months old, was…

UF Health Expert Answers FAQs on Ear Foreign Bodies

Children seem to have a fascination with putting objects into their ears. Whether it’s a marble, bead, cotton swab, pencil or even a bug, objects can easily…

Kamari’s Cochlear Implant Opens New World

For anyone deciding whether to get a cochlear implant, Adrienne Lovette and her son, Kamari, give their resounding support with two simple words: “Do it!”…

Clearing Up Confusion About Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

In October, the Food and Drug Administration’s ruling on over-the-counter hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss went into effect. For the first time,…

Exploring the Sinus Microbiome in Chronic Sinusitis

Researchers at the University of Florida are among the first investigators to examine the clinical and microbiologic characteristics, risk factors and…

Leading-Edge Surgical Techniques Allow Patients to Breathe Better

Breathing is a basic life function. For individuals experiencing breathing difficulties due to congenital defects, external injury or medical procedures, such…

University of Florida Researchers Add to the Knowledge Base About Quinolone Toxicity

Investigators at the University of Florida are at the forefront of research into toxicities associated with commonly used ear medications, notably ototopical…