UF Health teams up with Olympic medical network
Agreement lasts two years.
Health
CDC signs off on new COVID-19 vaccine
New formula targets omicron subvariant XBB.1.5.
Study shows COVID-19 opinion impacted cruise stock
Four years of data used in joint study.
DEA reviews lowering classification of marijuana
Recommendation to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III controlled substance.
UF event raises awareness, recognizes overdoses
Overdose deaths hit a record in 2022.
Medicare to negotiate drug prices with producers
Negotiations may begin this year but new prices will not apply until 2026.
National grant spurs UF study of breastfeeding
Researchers study link between pumps and milk volume.
FDA approves first maternal RSV vaccine
Vaccine to protect child in gestation from virus.
Aging Matters: Love the second time around
As life expectancy increases, more seniors are tying the knot late in life
UF Children’s Hospital earns trauma care status
Center receives Level 1 designation by American College of Surgeons.
UF Health tests new blood management program
Program to improve surgery recovery and limit side effects of blood transfusions.
UF Health charts motocross injuries from Newberry
Study documented a decade of injuries from international event.
New center to revamp local mental health response
City, county and state funds already committed to project.
Rehab hospital to be built in Lake City
ClearSky Health plans to open new center in winter 2024.
UF researcher races to diagnose Chagas disease
Disease is spread by kissing bugs.
New leprosy and malaria cases found in Florida
Fifth of nationwide leprosy cases found in Florida.
U.S. launches pandemic-inspired bureau
Bureau created to lead internal and international coordination in preventing, curing global diseases.
Shands receives elite ranking again
U.S. News & World Report recognizes Shands for excellence in adult patient care, plus five medical specialties.
New study finds tips to prevent bedbugs
Guide and infographics provide resources about hotels and pests.
UF researchers explore combatting nurse burnout
Tactics to keep 1st year nurses from burning out.
Regulators mull safety standards for lithium-ion batteries
New York City had 131 battery-related fires that killed 13 people this year.
UF Health mobile stroke unit responds to first call
New stroke treatment unit now active in Gainesville.
Núñez highlights Florida’s Alzheimer’s fight
Ocala press conference speakers reinforced priority of Alzheimer’s care in Florida.
UF researcher creates interventions for sickle cell disease
Study shows disease one of most common severe inherited global diseases.