USF’s new online service matches eligible patients to clinical trials
Studies investigate new treatment options for wide range of medical disorders Tampa, FL (Oct. 4, 2012) — USF Health and EmergingMed have launched a University of South Florida […]
Snakes in wild harbor deadly mosquito-borne EEEV virus through winter hibernation
A new study finds snakes play role in transmission cycle of Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis Virus (EEEV), one of the most lethal mosquito-borne viruses affecting horses and humans; Opens […]
Intervention research focus of new book co-authored by Dianne Morrison-Beedy
The nuances for conducting intervention research are laid out in a new book co-authored by Dianne Morrison-Beedy, PhD, RN, FAAN, dean of the USF College of Medicine. Called […]
Sleep apnea in obese pregnant women linked to poor maternal and neonatal outcomes
Tampa, FL (Sept. 20, 2012) — The newborns of obese pregnant women suffering from obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to be admitted to the neonatal intensive care […]
USF Health to lead new Friedreich’s ataxia study [VIDEO]
Click here to download symposium video USF Health will be the lead site for a new study testing the safety and effectiveness of a potent antioxidant for patients […]
USF’s advanced prosthetics research benefits combat-wounded veterans [VIDEO]
Army Sgt. Danny Swank’s lower right leg was amputated following dozens of surgeries to try to save the limb severely damaged when a grenade exploded inside his Humvee […]
Advances in ataxia research featured Sept. 6 at USF Health CAMLS [VIDEO]
Click here to watch archived live stream of symposium The annual scientific symposium hosted by by FARA and USF was live streamed for the first time, with more than 900 views via social media […]
Study finds gene that predicts happiness in women
New finding may help explain the gender difference in happiness Tampa, FL (Aug. 28, 2012) — A new study has found a gene that appears to make women […]
Accelerated Resolution Therapy shows dramatic reductions in PTSD symptoms, USF Nursing study reports
August 1, 2012 (Tampa, FL) – Researchers at the University of South Florida College of Nursing have shown that brief treatments with Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) substantially reduce […]
U.S. Senator touts USF Tourette syndrome study with CDC
With pediatric Tourette syndrome on the rise, research by USF’s Rothman Center will show how children with tic disorders access health care, function at school and find social […]