Study identifies a molecular process to explain how maternal stress triggers idiopathic preterm birth
A University of South Florida Health preclinical study indicates that FKBP51-progesterone receptor binding plays a critical role in stress-induced preterm birth Tampa, FL (March 8, 2021) — Preterm […]
Global Virus Network names USF Health the GVN Southeast U.S. Regional Headquarters
Baltimore, Maryland, USA (Feb. 23, 2021) — The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition comprising the world’s foremost experts in every class of virus causing […]
Cell-selective nanotherapy prevents vessel renarrowing and promotes healing of arteries opened by angioplasty
A USF Health preclinical study indicates nanoparticles containing a micro-RNA switch offers promising biotechnology to advance the fight against atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Tampa, FL (Feb. 9, 2021) – […]
USF Health in vitro study helps explain how Zika virus is transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy
Findings correlate with clinical observations of more fetal abnormalities and other Zika-related health problems in late versus early pregnancy Tampa, FL (Feb. 2, 2021) — A preclinical study […]
Despite similar treatment, obese women face additional risks for postpartum hemorrhage complications
A USF Health-Tampa General Hospital study suggests different management protocols may be needed for obese vs. nonobese patients to improve maternal outcomes TAMPA, Fla (Dec. 21, 2020) […]
Flavors added to vaping devices can damage the heart
The vape flavorings so popular with kids and young adults are cardiotoxic and disrupt the heart’s normal electrical activity, a University of South Florida Health preclinical study finds […]
Tampa General Hospital, USF Health announce joint Office of Clinical Research to build upon research excellence
The new office will allow the previously separate offices to combine resources and elevate their research efforts to improve health care for all Floridians TAMPA, Fla (Nov. 30, […]
Global Virus Network, USF launch online course “Microbiomes and Their Impact on Viral Infections”
GVN offers four scholarships to self-paced online training course Baltimore, MD (Nov 17, 2020) — The Global Virus Network (GVN), together with the University of South Florida (USF) […]
USF Health Tampa Bay Street Medicine helps launch Florida’s second needle exchange program
The USF Health Tampa Bay Street Medicine, Hillsborough County and Pioneer Foundation Needle Exchange Program is ready to hit the road as Florida’s second needle exchange or […]
New study reveals strategy for creating COVID-19 drugs to dually inhibit the virus’s entry and replication
University of South Florida Health-University of Arizona team reports compounds simultaneously targeting Mpro and cathepsin L may improve treatment of COVID-19 infection TAMPA, Fla (Nov. 6, 2020) — […]
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