Articles tagged as

department of pediatrics

UF Health researcher co-leading landmark study on autism’s role in aging

In College, Featured Article, Research
The study aims to better understand the brain and cognitive changes that occur in people with autism
By Doug Bennett

Algorithm optimizes antibiotic use in settings with poor hygiene and sanitation

In College, Featured Article, Research
Findings were published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics
By Doug Bennett
A child learns how to test blood sugar.

Some in-home tests for average blood sugar levels less accurate than traditional method

In College, Featured Article, Research
The findings were published recently in the journal Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics
By Doug Bennett
Sonja Rasmussen

UF Health pediatrics expert answers questions about COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5

In College, Faculty, Featured Article
UF Health pediatrics expert Sonja A. Rasmussen, M.D., discusses what parents should know
By Doug Bennett
Family photo of Christopher Davis Jackson and Robert Davis Jackson

Recent gift to fund UF pediatric cardiology professorship

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Professorship for Pediatric Cardiology will honor UF trainee Robert Davis Jackson, M.D.
By Emily Mavrakis
Rashmin Savani

Dr. Rashmin C. Savani named chair of department of pediatrics

In College, Faculty, Featured Article
Savani has spent the past 16 years in Dallas, where he enhanced several hospital neonatal programs
By Emily Mavrakis
Researcher Jatinder Lamba works in a lab while wearing a face mask and white coat.

UF researchers develop genetic score to improve pediatric cancer treatments

In College, Featured Article, Research
The predictive score brings a precision medicine approach to treating childhood acute myeloid leukemia
Sonja Rasmussen

UF Health pediatric expert answers questions about COVID-19 booster shots for kids ages 12-15

In College, Featured Article
Dr. Sonja Rasmussen shares what parents should know about Pfizer booster shot
By Doug Bennett
Woman sitting on a mountaintop.

Meditation brings robust immune system activation, UF Health researchers find

In College, Featured Article, Research
The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
By Doug Bennett
Sonja Rasmussen

UF Health pediatric expert gives advice on COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11

In College, Featured Article, Research
Dr. Sonja Rasmussen shares what parents should know about the COVID-19 vaccine
By Doug Bennett