USF Health In the News – for the week of June 20, 2011
For the week of June 20, 2011 – a snapshot of our colleagues making news across the country and around the world
TELEVISION NEWS
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Dr. Adewale Troutman discusses new graphic warning images on cigarette packaging
Dr. Chuanhai Cao discusses new research showing coffee may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
University of South Florida on Bay News 9 – Tampa Bay, FL
University of South Florida on Bay News 9 – Tampa Bay, FL
University of South Florida on Bay News 9 – Tampa Bay, FL
USF Health research showing coffee may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
USF on WFTS-TV (ABC) – Tampa Bay, FL
University of South Florida on KTBC-AUS (FOX) – Austin, TX
University of South Florida on KRIV-HOU (FOX) – Houston, TX
University of South Florida on WCYB (NBC) – Tri-Cities, TN
University of South Florida on WAGA-ATL (FOX) – Atlanta, GA
University of South Florida on WXMI-GR (FOX) – Grand Rapids, MI
University of South Florida on WEMT (FOX) – Tri-Cities, TN
University of South Florida on WTGS-SAV (FOX) – Savannah, GA
University of South Florida on WPFO (FOX) – Portland, ME
University of South Florida on WFTX-FTM (FOX) – Fort Myers, FL
University of South Florida on WAGA-ATL (FOX) – Atlanta, GA
University of South Florida on KMPH-FRES (FOX) – Fresno, CA
University of South Florida on WJCL-SAV (ABC) – Savannah, GA
University of South Florida on WFTX-FTM (FOX) – Fort Myers, FL
University of South Florida on KTXL-SAC (FOX) – Sacramento, CA
University of South Florida on KJTV (FOX) – Lubbock, TX
University of South Florida on WVUE-NO (FOX) – New Orleans, LA
University of South Florida on WZTV-NAS (FOX) – Nashville, TN
University of South Florida on WJCL-SAV (ABC) – Savannah, GA
University of South Florida on WFTX-FTM (FOX) – Fort Myers, FL
University of South Florida on WAGA-ATL (FOX) – Atlanta, GA
University of South Florida on KTXL-SAC (FOX) – Sacramento, CA
University of South Florida on KJTV (FOX) – Lubbock, TX
University of South Florida on WDBD (FOX) – Jackson, MS
PRINT & ONLINE NEWS
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USF seeking medical students nicer than ‘House’
The Tampa Tribune
She’s now one of the first 19 students in what USF calls its SELECT program. It’s the result of an idea medical college Dean Stephen Klasko began working on 15 years ago, while he was earning a masters of business administration at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Coffee may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
The Los Angeles Times (including more than 70 additional news outlets: The Miami Herald, The St. Petersburg Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Orlando Sentinel, My Fox Tampa Bay, The Baltimore Sun, Medical News Today, Science Daily, Red Orbit, Psych Central, Eureka Science News, My Health News Daily, News-Medical)
Researchers at the University of South Florida say there’s a mystery ingredient in coffee that could protect coffee drinkers against Alzheimer’s disease. Using mice bred with symptoms that mimic Alzheimer’s disease…
The Villages Daily Sun
Tuesday’s lecture featured Donna Petersen, senior associate vice president, USF dean of the College of Public Health, who spoke on the topic “How Healthy am I and What Can I do About it?”
WUSF
Officials with the USF Memory Disorders Clinic are working with the state trying to raise attention among both the public and law enforcement about a tool that can protect people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia who may wander off, putting themselves into danger.
Solution for Jackson Memorial may be found in Tampa
The Miami Herald
“When I think of Jackson, the image that comes to mind is Jabba the Hutt,” says Jay Wolfson, a public health professor at the University of South Florida in Tampa, likening the system to the blob-like monster of Star Wars that consumed everything around it.
USF Doc Works On New Melanoma Vaccine Research
83 Degrees Media
Dr. Douglas Reintgen, professor of surgery at USF Health was the local principal investigator for the study, which tested a vaccine for advanced melanoma supplemented by immunotherapy drug interleukin-2.
Application for iPhone may help monitor Parkinson’s disease
Medical Express
Future developments will include the addition of several other Parkinson’s related tests and investigation of gait analysis in a joint effort with the University of South Florida and the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital…
Getting mellow, with just a few sips
My Fox Tampa Bay
“These have some valerian root extract, some lemon balm, chamomile; some things that you find in a lot of the herbal sections,” explained Dr. Denise Edwards of USF. “So that might help you relax but there’s no guarantee…
Cause & defect: Docs see links, but state officials say it costs too much to investigate
The Wisconsin State Journal (Capital Newspapers)
Researchers suspect gastroschisis is more prevalent in rural areas, but no large studies have confirmed or refuted that, said Russell Kirby, a health statistics expert at the University of South Florida…
WSOC Charlotte
At the University of South Florida, professors of dance and physical therapy have collaborated and developed the “Dancer Wellness Project.” Physical therapy students are learning how to screen college dance students…
Florida Medical School Launches ‘Business of Medicine Boot Camp’ for Students
American College of Physician Executives
“Being a doctor in 2011 is so much more than just learning the microbiology and biochemistry and ob-gyn and cardiology,” said Klasko, who earned his MBA at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
A Dose Of Healthy Tips And Choices For Men
Patch.com
She is an associate professor in community and family health at the USF College of Public Health. “Prevention is something that should start in childhood and continue through adolescence into the adult years,” she says…
USF launches HIV study and testing initiative for Hispanic adolescents
HealthCanal.com
The University of South Florida Department of Pediatrics is conducting an innovative study for youth, ages 13 to 24, who may be HIV infected but are undiagnosed and not showing symptoms. Researchers will target Latino men…
Feeling Cold From Not Eating Many Calories
Livestrong.com
Following such a diet can cause cold intolerance, fatigue, hair loss and gallstone development, according to the University of South Florida’s Dr. Robert Campbell…
USF Clinic Receives Cardinal Health Grant
Tampa Bay Business Journal (including more than 20 additional news outlets: Columbus Business First, Cincinnati Business Journal, Dayton Business Journal, The Sacramento Bee)
USF Health USF Health Follow this company BRIDGE Clinic in Tampa was awarded $35,000 in funding through the Cardinal Health E3 Grant Program to help fund an electronic medical records system, according to a press statement….
Rates of US Mammography Screening Improved by Community Health Worker Interventions
MediLexicon (Red Orbit, The Medical News, Science Daily, PhysOrg.com, Health News)
“Our systematic study points to the fact that community health workers play an important role in helping medically underserved women obtain screening mammograms,” said lead author Kristen Wells, PhD, MPH, assistant professor at the USF Center for Evidence-Based Medicine and Health Outcomes Research.
Intense Therapy for Stroke Patients Provide Long-Term Results
Rehab Management
David Decker, MD, a stroke specialist with the University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital, said he sees many patients who do well if they continue their rehab…
Study shows stroke victims benefit from physical therapy, even if it’s delayed
The East Valley Herald Tribune (The Republic, The Herald Net)
Dr. David Decker, a stroke specialist with the University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital, said he sees many patients who do well if they continue their rehab. He hopes the study changes attitudes about stroke recovery…
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