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Surgical director doctor Tiago Machuca (left) and medical director doctor Andres Pelaez(right)congratulate a lung transplant patient (center) on his discharge.

International research outlines early outcomes on lung transplantation for severe COVID-19

In College, Featured Article, Research news
The landmark study was published online March 31 in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine
By Dorothy Hagmajer
A blue graphic that reads, "You are invited to attend the annual Celebration of Diversity Week April 5-10."

UF College of Medicine to host annual Celebration of Diversity Week virtually

In College, Faculty, Featured Article, Physician Assistant, Research news
The virtual events will take place April 5-10
Students sitting on steps while physically distancing and wearing face masks.

Hundreds of University of Florida students to be part of landmark study on COVID-19 spread

In College, Featured Article, Research news
Findings could have wide-ranging impact by providing important scientific information about transmissibility
By Doug Bennett
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, bacteria in a petri dish.

UF study: Silent MRSA carriers have twice the mortality rate of adults without the bacteria

In College, Featured Article, Research news
Findings suggest routine screening for undetected MRSA may be warranted in older people
By Jill Pease
An illustration of a man holding a book with a cover that reads, "How to fight covid-19."

What is an mRNA vaccine?

In College, Featured Article, Research news
Learn more about how mRNA vaccines work to help make your decision to get a COVID-19 vaccine
Graphic of someone putting their hand on their back with an illustration of a kidney.

UF Health launches NIH-sponsored trial to ‘POuND OUT’ painful kidney stones

In College, Featured Article, Research news
Urology department recruiting participants for trial aimed at preventing uric acid kidney stones
D-N-A strands

Genetic testing for hereditary breast, ovarian cancer risks now part of routine care at UF Health

In College, Featured Article, Research news
UF Health recently began offering genetic screenings to gynecology patients as part of annual exams
By Doug Bennett
Young doctor talking with older patient in clinic.

Having a single personal doctor may sometimes lead to unnecessary tests, UF study finds

In College, Featured Article, Research news
The study appears in Frontiers in Medicine
By Jill Pease
An illustration of a patient and health care worker.

UF Health researcher plans for next big step in medicine — human digital twins

In College, Featured Article, Research news
Complex digital twins, or computer models, of the human body might one day transform medicine
By Bill Levesque
Portrait of David Vaillancourt

New AI tool to be tested in NIH-funded study to improve diagnosis of Parkinson’s and related disorders

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Researchers launch NIH-funded study of AI tool to aid in getting quick, accurate diagnosis of early Parkinson's
By Michelle Koidin Jaffee