It’s your fibroblasts. They’ve come to fix your brain.
Until recently, scientists knew little about how important cells called fibroblasts might help protect the brain when a life-threatening bleeding stroke occurs. But these cells may function like […]
Florida Hospital and USF Health Partner in Key Specialties to Expand Translational Medicine Across Tampa Bay [VIDEO]
The alliance brings the latest medical advancements to local communities
Expanded USF Health Research Day showcases scholarly excellence [VIDEO]
The Marshall Center Ballroom wasn’t big enough to hold the record number of poster presentations, which also lined adjacent rooms. USF Health Research Day 2012 began even earlier […]
USF Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence Given Award
The USF Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) Center of Excellence was honored on Feb. 11 in Orlando as “awesome warriors in the fight against Huntington’s Disease” by […]
USF Nursing advances to top-25 ranking in NIH research funding
With strategic leadership, the college attained its ambitious five-year goal in two Tampa, FL (Feb. 27, 2012) – The University of South Florida College of Nursing has joined […]
Therapy offers hope for patients with treatment-resistant depression
For years, Sarah Maloney’s definition of “planning ahead” meant figuring out how to get through another day. From the time she was 13, Maloney, now 22, struggled with […]
USF study: Smoking cessation drug improves walking function in patients with spinocerebellar ataxia
A nicotinic drug approved for smoking cessation significantly improved the walking ability of patients suffering from an inherited form of ataxia, reports a new clinical study led […]
Florida ectopic pregnancy deaths spike, counter to national decline
USF public health leader involved in the FDOH investigation comments Florida’s rate of ectopic pregnancy deaths jumped in 2009-10 – an increase that may be associated with delays in […]
USF Diabetes Center clinical director joins ADA Board of Directors
Alexandria, VA (Jan. 18, 2012) – The American Diabetes Association, the nation’s largest voluntary health organization leading the fight to Stop Diabetes®, is pleased to announce that Henry […]
Secretary Sebelius visits CAMLS to talk about healthcare reform
[imagebrowser id=2] Tampa, FL (Feb. 2, 2012) – USF Health’s Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation doesn’t officially open until Monday. But on Thursday, USF Health hosted its […]
Sam Fuld a hit at USF Diabetes Sports Camp [Video]
Kids coached by athletes who share their daily challenges of living with type 1 diabetes httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BwglEmsO2-o The kids who attended the first annual Sam Fuld USF Diabetes Center Sports Camp […]
USF awarded $1.57 M to study TBI, other battlefield-related conditions
The Department of Defense grant may lead to better treatments, readjustment skills for veterans Tampa, FL (Jan. 31, 2012) – The University of South Florida has received a $1.57 […]
Dr. Brownlee named medical director of Monsour Executive Wellness Center
The rapid success of the 21-month-old Monsour Executive Wellness Center at USF Health has resulted in the need for a full-time physician director to help propel and shepherd the Center […]
Dr. Denise Edwards helps Florida Sports Hall of Fame tackle childhood obesity
To bolster its effort to fight childhood obesity, the Florida Sports Hall of Fame has partnered with USF’s Denise Edwards, MD, assistant professor of internal medicine and pediatrics and director […]
AAMC president: Think differently about medical school excellence [ VIDEO ]
To watch Dr. Darrell Kirch’s keynote presentation, click here. To download presentation (130 MB), right click on the folowing link and then select Save As. http://health.usf.edu/nocms/publicaffairs/now/videos/Dr%20Kirchlecture2012.m4v Medical schools need […]
USF joins forces with First Lady Michelle Obama to combat PTSD and TBI
First Lady mentions USF as example of universities stepping up to care for veterans and their families Tampa, FL (Jan. 11, 2012) – Today, as part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s […]