Physician Spotlight: Judith Lightsey Brings a Patient-First Mindset to GI and GU Cancer Care
Judith Lightsey, MD, has rejoined University of Florida Health as a part-time clinical associate professor in the UF Department of Radiation Oncology. She…
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How Carly Spoto Turned a Heartbreaking Diagnosis Into a Lifesaving Journey of Dedication
Carly Spoto, financial specialist at UF Health Family Medicine – Old Town, had a mother who was presumably a healthy mom of six when her life was unexpectedly…
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The Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screening: How Early Detection Saves Lives
Colorectal cancer ranks as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Referred to as a “silent killer” due to its lack of…
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Got GERD? Six GERD Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Eittel E. Oppenheimer, MD, a board-certified gastrointestinal surgeon in the University of Florida Department of Surgery, provides an expert’s perspective on…
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Colorectal Cancer: A New Tool for Patient-Tailored Care
Colorectal cancer, which occurs in the large bowel in the digestive system, represents one of the most common cancers in Florida and across the United States.…
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Weight Loss with Canaglifozin Linked to Improvement in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Clinicians frequently overlook nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in their patients who have Type 2 diabetes. Yet it is estimated that approximately 70% of obese…
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University of Florida Health Fights Obesity with Multidisciplinary Approach
Researchers at University of Florida Health are using a multidisciplinary approach to fight obesity. Experts from surgery, cardiology, pulmonology,…
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University of Florida Health Advances Care for Patients with Hepatitis C
Researchers at University of Florida Health have played a pivotal role in developing new treatments and improving health outcomes for patients with hepatitis…
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University of Florida Health Leads the Way in Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Procedures
University of Florida Health offers an individualized approach to care for patients suffering from gastrointestinal disorders. At UF Health, patients have…
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University of Florida Health Tackles Perioperative Hypothermia
While University of Florida Health physicians are committed to tackling difficult and complicated challenges to improve the health and outcomes of patients,…
