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Erich Farber, a renowned expert in solar-energy technologies and a University of Florida researcher and professor, passed away on April 9. He was 95.
Read More »Erich Farber, Solar-Energy Pioneer And UF Professor, Dies At 95
Ocala Hospital Introduces Device To Help Heart During High-Risk Surgeries
Ocala Regional Medical Center has introduced new minimally invasive technology — called Impella — that helps patients' heart pump blood during high-risk surgeries. Since the first surgery in February, four more patients have gone through successful procedures with the technology.
Read More »Trump Agrees To Give Florida $1.5B To Help Treat Poor
The administration of President Donald Trump has agreed to give Florida $1.5 billion to help its hospitals treat the poor and uninsured.
Read More »In Photos: Human Foosball Tournament Helps Fund Rare Disorder Research
Local non-profit Xtraordinary Joy led a Human Foosball Tournament Sunday, April 9, at Trinity United Methodist Church to raise awareness of a rare chromosome disorder.
Read More »OCD Patients Helped By Online Therapy, Review Finds
A review recently published found that videoconferencing therapy can help treat mental health disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder. With that in mind, UF researchers are attempting to expand the field of telemedicine to rural patients.
Read More »Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts Prompt ‘March For Science’ In Gainesville
Members of Gainesville's scientific community are preparing a "March for Science" following President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Read More »UF Health Shands Springhill To Expand With $36 Million Addition
The University of Florida Board of Trustees approved a $36 million addition to UF Health's facilities in Springhill in March. The new facility will be open for patients by August 18.
Read More »Florida Tobacco Rate Drops Despite Rural Counties
The anti-smoking initiative Tobacco Free Florida started in 2006, but insiders said that it will take special commitment to bring down the smoking rate in rural counties.
Read More »How A Gainesville Biostatistician Became Ebola’s Worst Enemy
When there was no sight of stopping the West Africa Ebola epidemic, the World Health Organization turned to University of Florida biostatician Ira Longini for help.
Read More »House Moves Forward On Medical Marijuana
The House Health Quality Subcommittee approved HB 1397 Tuesday, a controversial proposal that has been criticized by supporters of Amendment 2.
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