/health/news/Recent posts from Health Newsen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 15:40:16 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/health/news/2024/rep-kathy-castor-tours-fmri-2024.aspxThe new fMRI will expand research grant opportunities for USF faculty and studentsWed, 04 Sep 2024 16:45:02 USF Health hosts U.S. Rep Kathy Castor for tour of newly installed functional MRIThe new fMRI will expand research grant opportunities for USF faculty and students91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/rep-kathy-castor-tours-fmri-2024.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/usf_health_faculty_fill_create_award_teams.aspxUSF researchers were recently awarded $1 million in seed funding through CREATE awards to catalyze new researchTue, 13 Aug 2024 13:46:29 USF Health faculty among teams selected for new CREATE Awards that will help solve critical challengesUSF researchers were recently awarded $1 million in seed funding through CREATE awards to catalyze new research91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/usf_health_faculty_fill_create_award_teams.aspxCollege of Nursing,College of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/fda_approves_parkinsons_treatment_based_on_usf_health_faculty_research.aspxThe new medication could offer patients significant relief from the disease鈥檚 debilitating symptomsThu, 08 Aug 2024 08:04:37 FDA approves new Parkinson鈥檚 treatment based on clinical trial led by USF Health facultyThe new medication could offer patients significant relief from the disease鈥檚 debilitating symptoms91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/fda_approves_parkinsons_treatment_based_on_usf_health_faculty_research.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/medical-student-earns-national-fellowship.aspxMedical students earns national Alpha Omega Alpha fellowship to further cancer researchStory and photo by Freddie ColemanTue, 23 Jul 2024 09:26:27 Medical student earns national fellowshipMedical students earns national Alpha Omega Alpha fellowship to further cancer research91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/medical-student-earns-national-fellowship.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/gvn-collaboration.aspxPart II of a series highlighting the arrival of Dr. Robert Gallo and the Global Virus Network to the 91社区.Dave Scheiber and Lisa GreeneTue, 02 Jul 2024 17:55:53 Collaboration powers USF Health virology researchPart II of a series highlighting the arrival of Dr. Robert Gallo and the Global Virus Network to the 91社区.At USF Health, virology research is a team sport. /health/news/2024/gvn-collaboration.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/gallo-profile-2024.aspxPart I of a series highlighting the arrival of Dr. Robert Gallo and the Global Virus Network to the 91社区: Learn more about Dr. Gallo's inspiration and his work.Dave ScheiberMon, 01 Jul 2024 15:44:42 A journey from hoops all-star to research legend: Dr. Robert Gallo鈥檚 next stop is Tampa BayPart I of a series highlighting the arrival of Dr. Robert Gallo and the Global Virus Network to the 91社区: Learn more about Dr. Gallo's inspiration and his work.Dr. Robert Gallo is joining the faculty of USF Health./health/news/2024/gallo-profile-2024.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/mathyk-space-2024.aspxUSF Health's Dr. Begum Mathyk is publishing research on women's health in space as part of a special national portfolio of space research.Dave ScheiberTue, 11 Jun 2024 16:15:17 USF Health OB-GYN blazes a trail into the final frontier: studying women鈥檚 health in spaceUSF Health's Dr. Begum Mathyk is publishing research on women's health in space as part of a special national portfolio of space research.head shot of USF Health researcher Dr. Begum Mathyk /health/news/2024/mathyk-space-2024.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/juan-sanchez-ramos-2024.aspxJuan Sanchez-Ramos, MD, PhD, has dedicated much of his career to learning everything he can about Huntington鈥檚 disease, a rare hereditary neurodegenerative illness that impacts cognition, mood and movement.Ryan RossyThu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:00 Dr. Juan Sanchez-Ramos has dedicated his career to seeking a cure for Huntington鈥檚 diseaseJuan Sanchez-Ramos, MD, PhD, has dedicated much of his career to learning everything he can about Huntington鈥檚 disease, a rare hereditary neurodegenerative illness that impacts cognition, mood and movement.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/juan-sanchez-ramos-2024.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care,Research/health/news/2024/kidneys-hypertension.aspxBy targeting high blood pressure, USF Health research on kidneys could also help your heart.Dave ScheiberMon, 15 Apr 2024 15:46:17 By targeting high blood pressure, USF Health research on kidneys could also help your heartBy targeting high blood pressure, USF Health research on kidneys could also help your heart.Dr. Alexander Staruschenko discusses his research on kidneys and hypertension. /health/news/2024/kidneys-hypertension.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/ssrot-research-opportunities.aspxSpecialty-Specific Research Outcome Teams are expanding the research opportunities for medical students at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanThu, 28 Mar 2024 16:51:22 Research outcome teams enhance research opportunities at MCOMSpecialty-Specific Research Outcome Teams are expanding the research opportunities for medical students at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/ssrot-research-opportunities.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/malaria-simmons-adams.aspxUSF Health researchers are working to advance the understanding of how malaria becomes resistant to the most popular drug used to treat the disease.Dave ScheiberMon, 25 Mar 2024 20:45:58 To fight malaria parasite, researchers try tricking it with a time-travel strategyUSF Health researchers are working to advance the understanding of how malaria becomes resistant to the most popular drug used to treat the disease.Dr. Caroline Simmons is working on new ways to fight the malaria parasite./health/news/2024/malaria-simmons-adams.aspxCollege of Public Health,Research/health/news/2024/aorta-risk-women.aspxA USF Health researcher documents that women who have thoracic aorta ruptures have lower rates of treatment and surgical intervention and often have worse outcomes.Dave ScheiberThu, 07 Mar 2024 07:17:11 Aortic ruptures can be deadly, but for women, the threat often is unrecognizedA USF Health researcher documents that women who have thoracic aorta ruptures have lower rates of treatment and surgical intervention and often have worse outcomes.USF Health researcher Dr. Daniela Crousillat /health/news/2024/aorta-risk-women.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/exercise-inflammation.aspxA new USF Health study published in the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology explains the role of exercise on a high-fat diet mainly present in processed food products.Kurt LoftWed, 06 Mar 2024 21:31:05 Linking the benefits of exercise to chronic inflammation and obesityA new USF Health study published in the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology explains the role of exercise on a high-fat diet mainly present in processed food products.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/exercise-inflammation.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/research-day-2024-showcases-strong-research-collaboration.aspxAnother record for USF Health Research Day, the largest research-oriented event of its kind at USF and the largest celebration of health sciences research collaboration.Story by Sarah WorthFri, 01 Mar 2024 17:07:03 USF Health Research Day showcases strong research and collaborationAnother record for USF Health Research Day, the largest research-oriented event of its kind at USF and the largest celebration of health sciences research collaboration.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/research-day-2024-showcases-strong-research-collaboration.aspxCollege of Nursing,College of Public Health,MS/PhD Program Research Degrees,Morsani College of Medicine,Physical Therapy,Research,Taneja College of Pharmacy/health/news/2024/mcom-rise-office-supports-med-student-research-experience.aspxThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine developed a unique office to inspire MD students to become life-long scholars.Story by Sarah WorthThu, 29 Feb 2024 08:45:49 USF medical school鈥檚 research support office builds experience, creates life-long learnersThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine developed a unique office to inspire MD students to become life-long scholars.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/mcom-rise-office-supports-med-student-research-experience.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/holtzman-researchday-2024.aspxDr. David Holtzman, a nationally recognized researcher on Alzheimer's disease, will be the keynote speaker at USF Health Research Day.Dave ScheiberTue, 27 Feb 2024 11:19:35 USF Health Research Day: Keynote speaker focused on a better understanding of Alzheimer鈥檚 diseaseDr. David Holtzman, a nationally recognized researcher on Alzheimer's disease, will be the keynote speaker at USF Health Research Day.Dr. David Holtzman /health/news/2024/holtzman-researchday-2024.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/yadav-microbiota.aspxA new study led by a USF Health researcher explains how old microbiota in an old person鈥檚 gastrointestinal tract may cause cognitive decline, and reveals clues for how it can be protected.Kurt LoftThu, 22 Feb 2024 16:33:59 Tracing the link between aging microbes and the brainA new study led by a USF Health researcher explains how old microbiota in an old person鈥檚 gastrointestinal tract may cause cognitive decline, and reveals clues for how it can be protected.Dr. Hariom Yadav stands in his lab. /health/news/2024/yadav-microbiota.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/hauser-newmeds.aspxUSF Health researchers finds that a new medication lasts longer and requires fewer doses to treat the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease.Dave ScheiberFri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 New formulation of Parkinson鈥檚 medication offers hope for patientsUSF Health researchers finds that a new medication lasts longer and requires fewer doses to treat the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/hauser-newmeds.aspxResearch/health/news/2024/immertec-camls-nih-grant-2024.aspxNIH awards $1.6 million grant to Immertec and USF Health CAMLS to study novel medical training technology for remote learning.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:00:00 NIH awards $1.6 million grant to Immertec and USF Health CAMLS to study novel medical training technology for health professionals in rural areasNIH awards $1.6 million grant to Immertec and USF Health CAMLS to study novel medical training technology for remote learning.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/immertec-camls-nih-grant-2024.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/hbot-initial-grant-release.aspxUSF Health is granted an initial $28 million for a traumatic brain injury research studyFreddie ColemanFri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 USF Health granted $28 million for traumatic brain injury research studyUSF Health is granted an initial $28 million for a traumatic brain injury research study91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/hbot-initial-grant-release.aspxPatient Care,Research/health/news/2023/top-stories-usfh-2023.aspxIt鈥檚 been a busy year at USF Health! Check out our top-viewed videos and social posts for 2023.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 The Best of USF Health 2023It鈥檚 been a busy year at USF Health! Check out our top-viewed videos and social posts for 2023.USF Health/health/news/2023/top-stories-usfh-2023.aspxCollege of Nursing,Morsani College of Medicine,Research,Taneja College of Pharmacy/health/news/2023/stroke-timing-device.aspxImagine a device that will be able to quickly determine not only whether a person has suffered a stroke but also when the stroke occurred.Dave ScheiberWed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Making stroke detection as American as apple pieImagine a device that will be able to quickly determine not only whether a person has suffered a stroke but also when the stroke occurred.A blood test may help detect strokes more rapidly/health/news/2023/stroke-timing-device.aspxResearch/health/news/2023/heart-doctors-upbeat-about-cardiac-regeneration.aspxUSF Health Heart Institute researchers are studying ways to help repair damage to heart muscle cells called cardiomyocytes after a heart attack.Kurt LoftFri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF Health Heart Institute Doctors Are Upbeat about Cardiac RegenerationUSF Health Heart Institute researchers are studying ways to help repair damage to heart muscle cells called cardiomyocytes after a heart attack.USF Health/health/news/2023/heart-doctors-upbeat-about-cardiac-regeneration.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2023/medical-student-earns-top-honors-at-second-statewide-conference.aspxPranit Singh takes home top honors at another major statewide health association conference.Freddie ColemanWed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Medical student earns top honors at second statewide conferencePranit Singh takes home top honors at another major statewide health association conference.USF Health/health/news/2023/medical-student-earns-top-honors-at-second-statewide-conference.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2023/eye-doctors-research.aspxThe USF Health Department of Ophthomalogy is rapidly expanding its research program.Kurt LoftWed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Prioritizing research helps USF Health eye doctors better serve patientsThe USF Health Department of Ophthomalogy is rapidly expanding its research program.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2023/eye-doctors-research.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2023/usf-health-byrd-institute-2023-rr.aspxThe USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute stands as a prominent Alzheimer's disease research center. Opened in 2002, it is the realization of a visionary concept championed by former 91社区 Speaker of the House Johnnie B. Byrd, Jr., who was deeply moved by his father's battle with the disease.Ryan RossyWed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF Health Byrd Institute advances Alzheimer's research and care toward a promising futureThe USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute stands as a prominent Alzheimer's disease research center. Opened in 2002, it is the realization of a visionary concept championed by former 91社区 Speaker of the House Johnnie B. Byrd, Jr., who was deeply moved by his father's battle with the disease.Byrd Alzheimer's Center/health/news/2023/usf-health-byrd-institute-2023-rr.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care,Research/health/news/2023/ai-in-healthcare-dr-patel.aspxArtificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a part of our everyday lives. Particularly, it is reshaping the way society approaches medicine and is promising a future of precision, efficiency, and improved patient outcomes. Dr. Nishit Patel, MD, professor in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, vice president of medical informatics for USF Tampa General Physicians, and vice president and chief medical informatics officer at Tampa General Hospital, explains the exciting potential and challenges of AI in healthcare, emphasizing its transformative role and ethical significanceRyan RossyThu, 21 Sep 2023 16:00:00 Transforming Health Care with AI: A Conversation with Dr. Nishit PatelArtificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a part of our everyday lives. Particularly, it is reshaping the way society approaches medicine and is promising a future of precision, efficiency, and improved patient outcomes. Dr. Nishit Patel, MD, professor in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, vice president of medical informatics for USF Tampa General Physicians, and vice president and chief medical informatics officer at Tampa General Hospital, explains the exciting potential and challenges of AI in healthcare, emphasizing its transformative role and ethical significance91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2023/ai-in-healthcare-dr-patel.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2023/iacs-nas-cardiology-conference-sept2023.aspx10th annual meeting of the North American Section of the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences.Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 USF Health hosts international IACS-NAS cardiology conference10th annual meeting of the North American Section of the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2023/iacs-nas-cardiology-conference-sept2023.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research,Taneja College of Pharmacy/health/news/2023/medical-student-earns-top-honors-state-symposium.aspxPranit Singh earned one of three Top Research Poster awards at the 2023 91社区 Medical Association Annual Meeting.Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Medical student earns top honors at state symposiumPranit Singh earned one of three Top Research Poster awards at the 2023 91社区 Medical Association Annual Meeting.USF Health/health/news/2023/medical-student-earns-top-honors-state-symposium.aspxHonors & Awards,Morsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2023/usfh-dod-study-heart-disease-in-many-friedreichs-ataxia-patients.aspxResearchers at MCOM awarded $5.6 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to examine why many people with Friedreich鈥檚 Ataxia go on to also develop heart disease.Story by Sarah WorthTue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 USF Health $5.6 million study to define link between genetics and heart disease in many Friedreich鈥檚 ataxia patientsResearchers at MCOM awarded $5.6 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to examine why many people with Friedreich鈥檚 Ataxia go on to also develop heart disease.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2023/usfh-dod-study-heart-disease-in-many-friedreichs-ataxia-patients.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care,Research/health/news/2023/dr-jain-placenta-protects-fetus-against-viral-infections.aspxA new paper published this week in the journal Cell Host & Microbe explains the mechanisms behind this anti-viral protection.Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 USF Health researchers show how the placenta protects fetus in the womb against viral infectionsA new paper published this week in the journal Cell Host & Microbe explains the mechanisms behind this anti-viral protection.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2023/dr-jain-placenta-protects-fetus-against-viral-infections.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2023/collaborative-effort-creates-buzz-could-honeybee-venom-help-treat-atrial-fibrillation.aspxA unique scientific collaboration at USF Health could offer potential treatment for atrial fibrillation, thanks to a chance encounter in a hallway, a plain green chalkboard and a most surprising star: the European honeybee.Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Collaborative effort creates buzz: Could honeybee venom help treat atrial fibrillation?A unique scientific collaboration at USF Health could offer potential treatment for atrial fibrillation, thanks to a chance encounter in a hallway, a plain green chalkboard and a most surprising star: the European honeybee.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2023/collaborative-effort-creates-buzz-could-honeybee-venom-help-treat-atrial-fibrillation.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2023/usfh-tgh-cardiologists-earn-nih-funding-to-study-procedures-impact-on-lowering-stroke-risk.aspxA prestigious grant obtained by a team from the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital could significantly enhance preventive treatments for strokes affecting the left atrial appendage.Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 USF Health, TGH cardiologists earn NIH funding to study procedure鈥檚 impact on lowering stroke riskA prestigious grant obtained by a team from the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital could significantly enhance preventive treatments for strokes affecting the left atrial appendage.91社区: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2023/usfh-tgh-cardiologists-earn-nih-funding-to-study-procedures-impact-on-lowering-stroke-risk.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Patient Care,Research