When is the arrival of a textbook really special? When your teachers are the editors
Authors often compare publishing a book to birthing a baby – a metaphor that is even more apt when the book in question is THE medical textbook on […]
The USF Health Fetal Care Center of Tampa Bay’s multidisciplinary team performs third successful EXIT procedure
Inside the mother’s womb, a fetus exchanges oxygen through the umbilical cord. Once the fetus is delivered, the umbilical cord is clamped, giving the baby the ability […]
Electively inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces risk of C-sections, other pregnancy complications
The University of South Florida-led study created a rigorous mathematical model to simulate maternal and newborn outcomes, comparing elective induction to expectant management TAMPA, Fla. (April 25, 2018) […]
In Memoriam: Dr. Valerie Whiteman-White
USF Health perinatologist Valerie Whiteman-White, MD, who built a distinguished academic career in maternal-fetal medicine and was known for her strong work ethic, indomitable spirit and devotion to […]
Placental syndromes increase women’s short-term risk for cardiovascular diseases
University of South Florida study indicates these syndromes, when combined with poor pregnancy outcomes, can confer additional cardiovascular disease risk sooner Tampa, FL (July 22, 2016) — The […]
In memoriam: Dr. William N. Spellacy
One of the first maternal-fetal medicine subspecialists, he excelled at academic medicine and advanced women’s health with a focus on the patient USF Health’s William N. Spellacy, a […]
USF Health awarded $4M by NIH to assess effects of placental microvasculature and smoking on fetal growth
Bridging laboratory and clinical sciences, the study aims to improve the health outcomes of pregnancies complicated by poor fetal growth Tampa, FL (Sept. 28, 2015) – The USF […]
New center offers hope to women who’ve experienced pregnancy loss
Treatment at the USF Health Center builds on leading translational research by Dr. Lockwood’s laboratory team By Saundra Amrhein The photographs arrive year after year: cherubic-faced babies, teetering […]
USF physicians help patient’s dream of healthy baby come true
The robot-assisted cervical stitch surgery, performed through the abdomen, was a first for Tampa General Hospital Tampa, FL (Oct. 26, 2012) — A long-delayed dream came true this […]
Blog
Search USF Health News
Can’t find a news post?
USF Health Communications
Media relations, internal/marketing communications, social media, community outreach and more.