UF Health Sepsis Study Uses AI Technology, Urinary Cellular Gene Expression for Early Detection
A groundbreaking study conducted by a multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Florida Sepsis and Critical Illness Research Center explores how urine analysis during early onset of sepsis may help determine the likelihood of chronic kidney problems in the long term.
Two-Drug Combo Shows Dramatic Results for COVID-19 Patients, UF Health Researchers Find
Combining an anti-inflammatory drug with an antiviral drug reduces recovery time and accelerates improvement for COVID-19 patients, a national study co-authored by UF Health researchers has found.
Florida Doctors Push To Make COVID-19 Vaccine Education Accessible in Minority Communities
Data shows that racial and ethnic minorities are more at risk of getting COVID-19, being hospitalized and dying from the virus. There are so many reasons for this disparity: socioeconomic status increased exposure to the virus because of occupation, access to healthcare and education.
UF Health Researchers Win $75 Million Grant To Help Develop New Antibiotic
In the medical and military fields, antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be formidable foes. Now, University of Florida Health researchers and their collaborators have a $75 million grant to identify a new, unique antibiotic that will protect public health.
Dr. Merry Jennifer Markham Elected to ASCO Nominating Committee
Merry Jennifer Markham, M.D., FACP, FASCO, associate director for medical affairs at the UF Health Cancer Center and professor in the UF Division of Hematology and Oncology, has been elected to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Nominating Committee.
UF Health in Gainesville Begins Vaccinating High-Risk Health Care Employees Against COVID-19
University of Florida Health clinical caregivers who are most at risk of being exposed to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 began receiving vaccinations at the UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital, just two days after the first vaccinations in the state were administered at UF Health Jacksonville
PanVent Emergency Ventilator Created to Fill Urgent Need During COVID-19
Dr. Samsun Lampotang has spent his career engineering solutions to medical problems. At the start of 2020, Lampotang’s focus was on designing, building and validating mixed reality guided intervention simulators to train physicians and nurses in medical procedures without putting patients at risk. But then COVID-19 changed all this.
University of Florida Health Ophthalmology Researcher Awarded Prestigious Prize for Pioneering Work
University of Florida Health ophthalmology researcher William W. Hauswirth, Ph.D., whose long and distinguished career includes developing and testing treatments for multiple forms of genetic blindness, is among the scientists being recognized for their pioneering work to eradicate vision loss.
CBS4’s Elliot Rodriguez Sits With Dr. David Ostrov and Talk About Antihistamine Drugs That Can Be Affective Against Coronavirus
A new study at the University of Florida suggests 3 common antihistamine drugs can be affective against coronavirus. Elliot Rodriguez sat with Dr. David Ostrov to discuss the topic.
Rigged Monopoly Game Sheds Light on Food Insecurity, Overeating in Novel UF Health Study
According to a new study led by University of Florida Health researcher Michelle Cardel, Ph.D., R.D., adolescent girls who play the Monopoly game with the odds stacked against them may seek solace in food.
