Weight-loss surgery can reduce liver damage
USF study shows reversal of early-stage liver fibrosis after bariatric surgery Chicago, IL (May 4, 2014) — Bariatric surgery, which is best known for its ability to help […]
USF-UWF Doctor of Physical Therapy Program welcomes inaugural class
Pensacola, Fla. (April 29, 2014) – The University of West Florida hosts a reception today to welcome the first class of seven students who were recently admitted into […]
Universities should factor faculty patent, commercialization activities into tenure career advancement
New demands on universities go beyond research and teaching to basic research and technology transfer, NAI paper says Tampa, FL (April 28, 2014) — Should universities change their […]
Novel stapled peptide nanoparticle combination prevents RSV infection, study finds
A Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s and VA Hospital/University of South Florida team created the antiviral therapy, which harnesses the power of stapled peptide and nanoparticle technologies to thwart the respiratory […]
USF Health expert authors NEJM clinical article on stinging-insect allergies
Tampa, FL (April 10, 2014) — Patients with severe allergies to stings from bees, wasps, hornets, fire ants and other insects should seriously consider immunotherapy, the recommended standard […]
Repeat injections of umbilical cord blood cells may improve prognoses of children with deadly inherited metabolic disorder
University of South Florida researchers led the preclinical study exploring a human cell therapy for Sanfilippo syndrome Tampa, FL (April 1, 2014) — A University of South Florida-led […]
USF Health cardiologists apply advanced catheter technology to treat atrial fibrillation at Tampa General
Tampa General Hospital is among the first in the region to offer the new high-tech catheter device Tampa, FL (April 1, 2014) –Tampa General Hospital is among the […]
Blood-brain barrier repair after stroke may prevent chronic brain deficits, USF preclinical study finds
Research to develop stroke therapies should consider that a compromised blood-brain barrier can trigger changes in brain areas remote from the initial damage TAMPA, Fla.(March 25, 2014) – […]
USF Health navigators to host enrollment events March 26 and 31 at USF Tampa campus
“USF, Get Covered!” open to university campus, community; anyone with questions about coverage welcome Tampa, FL (March. 24, 2014) – As the March 31 deadline to enroll for coverage […]
USF Health researchers closer to improving safety, effectiveness of lithium therapy
Lithium salicylate produced steady blood and brain lithium levels up to 48 hours following oral dose, the recent preclinical study showed Tampa, FL (March 11, 2014) – Lithium, […]
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