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White coats a symbol of compassion, commitment

Focusing on patients as people as well as the data of their lab tests and medical histories is the foundation of true patient care. This advice, shared with […]

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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 […]