Medical Students Leak Patient Info on Facebook Sep 24, 2009
Preventing such behaviour may present medical schools with a bigger challenge than online privacy violations precisely because they are not against the law, says Lindsay Thompson, a paediatrician at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville. Thomson, who was not involved in the study, is drafting policies on student social networking and blogging. (ABC News)
Audit finds fault with 2nd shelter Sep 17, 2009
In mid-October, officials from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine will visit Brevard to conduct a $5,000 "health assessment" of both shelters. The report will identify strengths, weaknesses and potential solutions. (Florida Today)
Lawyer overcomes trials Sep 16, 2009
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What's/Who's new Sep 14, 2009
The mediation group has a local office at 125 S. Palmetto Ave. Sprinkel is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1969. In 1976 he was elected county judge in Orange County and was later appointed to serve as circuit court judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
The Florida Prepaid College Board Elects New Chairman, Mr. Duane Ottenstroer Sep 5, 2009
Florida Prepaid College Plans includes two tax-free 529 plans - the Florida Prepaid College Plan and the Florida College Investment Plan ... Florida Prepaid College Plans offers two different plans: the Florida Prepaid College Plan and the Florida College Investment Plan ... The Florida College Investment Plan is a college savings plan, is not guaranteed, principal and investment returns will fluctuate, and you could lose all or a portion of your investment. (PR Newswire)
Vets on alert for canine flu, but most dogs don't need vaccine Aug 31, 2009
And Cynda Crawford, a University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine infectious-disease specialist who was instrumental in identifying the virus in racing greyhounds in 2004, is hearing from veterinarians who seek advice. Bottom line, Crawford says: Unless your dog is regularly in close contact with other dogs, especially if you live in what she calls a "hot zone" where there's an outbreak or where there have been multiple past outbreaks the vaccination probably isn't necessary. (USA Today -- Life)
Johnston: Recipe for the unthinkable beating Florida Aug 31, 2009
Johnston: Recipe for the unthinkable beating Florida - College football- nbcsports. Recipe for the unthinkable: Beating Florida. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Experts: Drugs that killed Jackson for clinical use Aug 29, 2009
Benzodiazepine effect is characterized by central nervous system depression, said Dr. Bruce Goldberger, professor and director of toxicology at the University of Florida College of Medicine, who was not involved in Jackson's care. Adding these drugs to propofol, commonly used as a general anesthetic for surgeries and diagnostic procedures, amplifies the sedative effect and increases the risk of respiratory arrest, said Dr. Eugene Viscusi, anesthesiologist and director of pain management at... (CNN -- Health)
CRi Oosight Imaging System a Key to Breakthrough Gene Replacement Method With Potential to Prevent Inherited Mitochondrial Diseases Aug 28, 2009
"With this advance, the Oosight imaging system, which is already widely used in fertility clinics, has offered new insights and possibilities into reproductive health and medicine," said Gary Borisy, director and CEO of the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, MA. The Oosight system is based on imaging technology originally developed by MBL scientists Rudolf Oldenbourg and Michael Shribek, working in collaboration with David Keefe, M.D., of the University of South Florida College of... (PR Newswire)
Bats Use Love Songs During Mating Aug 26, 2009
26, 2009) Love songs aren't only for soft rock FM stations they're also used by romantic bats, and researchers at Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Austin are believed to be the first to decode the mysterious love sounds made by the winged creatures. Their work is published in the current issue of PloS One (Public Library of Science). (Science Daily)
Jackson's death rule a homicide Aug 25, 2009
But "there's no drug that reverses propofol per se," said Dr. Robert R. Kirby, a University of Florida College of Medicine emeritus professor of anesthesiology and co-author of a recent medical journal article on propofol abuse. Waiting 82 minutes to call 911 was inexplicable to medical experts. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Too early to see cuts' effects on higher ed in Georgia Aug 24, 2009
She reported that budget problems in other states have been even more severe, from a 14 percent tuition increase in Washington state to a Florida college that eliminated its marching band and cheerleading squad to a California cap on how many classes students can take that will make it difficult for them to finish in four years. "Remember that rankings are relative. So, if all schools increase class size in exactly the same way and proportion, then there won't be any change in the order," said... (The Augusta Chronicle)
News from area colleges and universities Aug 23, 2009
News - newsjournalonline. SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
8Study Suggests Gene Therapy May Enable Blind to See» Aug 14, 2009
University of Florida College of Medicine ... The finding surprised scientists at the University of Florida College of Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania who two years ago began testing the safety of gene therapy in three patients born with Leber congenital amaurosis type 2, a rare blindness condition. (Fox News)
Doctor urges school-based immunizations on Cape Aug 11, 2009
is a professor emeritus of immunology and pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He has spent the last 40 years researching, teaching and lecturing about influenza. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Shooter's online rants were like trees in forest Aug 6, 2009
Months earlier, on the other hand, some Internet users did nothing as they watched a Florida college student, Abraham Biggs, kill himself by overdosing on pills in front of his webcam on a site for bodybuilders. Biggs' father said those who watched and the Web site operators, too shared blame for his son's death. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Jeanne Tillman Aug 2, 2009
She was a graduate of Lake Wales High School, received her B.A. degree from Florida College for Women and received her Master s degree in Library Science from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She was a former Law Librarian at Wake Forest University and the University of Virginia and head librarian at Webber International University in Babson Park. (Lake Wales News, FL)
FCCJ Changing Names This Weekend Jul 31, 2009
On June 25, Governor Charlie Crist signed the Florida College System bill into law, which enabled FCCJ to become FSCJ. School leaders said that as a state college, the school will be able to develop four-year programs more rapidly than in the past. Future degrees will cover knowledge-based careers including information technology, allied health, business, financial services and other fields where workers are in demand. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Cancer's Distinctive Pattern Of Gene Expression Could Aid Early Screening And Prevention Jul 29, 2009
He was a faculty member at the University of Florida College of Medicine's Shands Cancer Center before joining the MCG faculty. Dr. Shi completed his Ph. (Science Daily)
Women over 30 have newer birth control options Jul 23, 2009
What's more, it may help prevent ovarian and uterine cancers, says study author Andrew M. Kaunitz, M.D., professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Florida College of Medicine at Jacksonville. "The longer you're on the pill, the more protection you have," he says. (CNN)
Hurricane Ike's Effects On Waterways, Fish Contamination Analyzed Jul 20, 2009
10, 2004) While legend records that Nero fiddled as Rome burned, University of South Florida College of Marine Science biological oceanographers David Mann and James Locascio have documented that during. (Sep. (Science Daily)
WCHA Releases Men's Composite Schedule for 2009-10 as Association Marks 58th Season Jul 11, 2009
In addition to hosting the Kendall Hockey Classic on Oct. 9-10, Alaska Anchorage will play in the Brice Alaska Goal Rush Tournament in Fairbanks on Oct. 16-17 (with Alaska Fairbanks, Rensselaer and Robert Morris); Colorado College will play in the Florida College Hockey Classic at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla. on Dec. 29-30 (with Cornell, Maine and Princeton); Denver will host the Wells Fargo Denver Cup at Magness Arena on Jan. 1-2 (with Boston College, Nebraska Omaha and St. Lawrence); Michigan... (Wcha.com)
Final Rules Broaden Pool for Stem Cell Research Jul 8, 2009
Since the draft guidelines were issued by the NIH in April, "the question was what about the embryonic stem cells that have already been in use since 2001," said Paul R. Sanberg, director of the Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa ... D., director, Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa; July 6, 2009, The New York Times; American Society for Reproductive... (MEDLINEplus)
Releases/Features Jul 5, 2009
Michigan Tech Wins Twice at UM - No. 1-Ranked Colorado College Stretches Unbeaten Streak to 11 Games; MTU Wins at UM - Big Fish in a Small Pond - WCHA Teams No. 1, 4, 5, 6 And 12 In Nation's Polls - Red Baron WCHA Players Of The Week Announced - Wisconsin, Colorado College Continue to Run 1-2 in Race for WCHA's MacNaughton Cup - WCHA-Leading Wisconsin Badgers Continue Hold on First Place with Win over UAA - Colorado College Ascends to No. 1 Ranking; Five WCHA Teams Again Among Nation1s Top 10 -... (Wcha.com)
Study: Acetaminophen May Cause Allergies Jul 1, 2009
"Asthma has been linked now with hundreds of things and this is just another hypothesis based on epidemiologic data which is not very reliable," said Dr. Richard Lockey, director of the division of allergy and immunology at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. "I seriously doubt that there is a link.". (ABC News)
Scientists Tackle Viral Mysteries Jul 1, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 30, 2009) Scientists know that some cancers are triggered by viruses, which take over cellular systems and cause uncontrolled cell growth. Doctors and patients who get shingles late in life have also known for many years that some viruses, particularly the herpes virus, can lie dormant in a person's cells for long periods of time and then reactivate, causing disease. (Science Daily)
Florida College Students Plan to Send Rover to Moon Jun 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009. Team Omega Envoy finished preparations Saturday to send their prototype lunar rover to the North Pole. (Fox News)
Grab A Tool and Change Your Brain Jun 27, 2009
"You know exactly where that toothbrush needs to go to fit your teeth -- as if it's an extension of your arm," said Paul Sanberg, a professor of neurosurgery at the University of South Florida College of Medicine ... D., distinguished professor, neurosurgery, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa; June 23, 2009, Current Biology. (MEDLINEplus)
A Pet's Bite Can Pass on MRSA Jun 24, 2009
"Pet owners are often unaware of the potential for transmission of life-threatening pathogens from their canine and feline companions," Dr. Richard Oehler, of the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, and colleagues wrote in the July issue of The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Dog and cat bites account for about 1 percent of emergency department visits each year in the United States and Europe. (MEDLINEplus)
Girl Who Does Not Age Intrigues DocsResearchers wonder if 16-year-old toddler might hold genetic key to why we age. Jun 24, 2009
Dr. Richard Walker of the University of South Florida College of Medicine, in Tampa, says Brooke's body is not developing as a coordinated unit, but as independent parts that are out of sync. She has with any known genetic syndrome or chromosomal that would help explain why. (ABC News)
Study: MRSA may be transmitted by pet's bite Jun 23, 2009
The most common are infections of the skin, soft-tissue and surgical infections, said the study conducted by researchers at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa. Dog and cat bites account for about one percent of emergency department visits each year in the United States and Europe, according to study findings published by Health Day News on Monday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Nemours starts on Orlando-area hospital Jun 19, 2009
The Nemours Children s Hospital is hoping its location, with close proximity to University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Burnham Institute for Medical Research, Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center, M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Institute and University of Florida research facility, will encourage partnerships at the emerging medical city destination. Skanska USA Building Inc. serves as the construction manager overseeing the construction of the project. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Scorecard grades medical schools on ethics Jun 17, 2009
The University of South Florida College of Medicine was among 18 universities nationwide to receive a C.. The received an F because it declined to participate. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Blindness no barrier for Rays radio broadcaster Oliu Jun 16, 2009
" Making most of audition Oliu got his first break in 1989 when the "Ripley's Believe it or Not" television show heard about him doing sports commentary for a local station. They arranged for him to call one inning of a game of the Jacksonville Expos, a Class AA team. Ripley's was there for a carnival act. Oliu was there for a shot at a dream. He was so adept that instead of one inning, the club allowed him to work three. When it was over, he had a demo tape and held tight to it while he did... (USA Today -- Sports)
New "FLEA CONTROL" eBook Discusses How to Get Rid of Fleas Naturally Jun 6, 2009
"I am very glad to see the writer acknowledging that 'natural' does not necessarily mean safe. A very well researched and useful/valuable project." - Laura Andersen, DVM, Resident Program, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. "Flea Control: How to Get Rid of Fleas Naturally" is available online at. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Students at Hampton given reason to smile Jun 5, 2009
The University of Florida College of Dentistry is a primary partner with ACORN. Dr. Ed Morse, a UF faculty member, is ACORN's full-time dental director, and dental students from the university participate in the program as a learning experience. Dental hygienists and assistants from ACORN assisted those dental students. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Messer receivesUF Law degree (5) Jun 4, 2009
Published: Wednesday, June 3, 2009 10:06 AM EDT Steve Messer graduated from the University of Florida College of Law on May 15th. While attending UF Messer was a recipient of the Chesterfield Ferguson scholarship and was named to the Dean s List. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Robbery charges cloud future May 27, 2009
Because she did not project to meet the NCAA's academic qualifying standards for freshmen, Caples had given up on Tech and was locked into plan B, the Florida college. "It's a shame," said Long, who was fired as Tech's coach during the 2008-09 season and is currently out of coaching. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Columbus State names new provost May 19, 2009
Columbus State Community College on Monday named a top administrator at a Florida college to serve as its top academic officer, succeeding Provost Kay Adkins. The college hired Judith Scherer, vice president of academic affairs at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Marijuana proponents urge colleges to mellow out May 17, 2009
Marijuana advocates who say pot is safer than alcohol want colleges to wade into a hazy debate over whether schools tough pot penalties are actually worsening their drinking woes (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Willard to Wed Winton May 13, 2009
He is a 1983 graduate of Florida College and a 1986 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C. Dr. Winton is an associate with Natural Healing Centers, Dr. Rosanne Fischer, R.N., D.C., and Professional Staff of Union. The couple plan a July 3, 2009, wedding in Tampa, Fla. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
UF coach Meyer helps Shands polish its image May 7, 2009
Shands Jacksonville is an academic medical center affiliated with the University of Florida College of Medicine, one of the leading medical schools in the nation, said Jim Burkhart, Shands Jacksonville president and administrator. The hospital is recognized for excellence in clinical care, teaching and research. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Tyus return may be turning point for Florida May 6, 2009
Opinion: Tyus return may be turning point for Florida - College basketball- nbcsports. Tyus return may be turning point for Florida. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Coronary Bypass Surgery with or without Surgical Ventricular Reconstruction Apr 28, 2009
From the Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC (R.H.J., E.J.V., C.M.O., K.L.L.); the Montefiore Medical Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY (R.E.M.); the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD (G.S., P.D.-N.); the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (J.K.O.); the University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville (J.A.H.); San Donato Hospital, Milan (L.M.); National Institute of Cardiology,... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Our views: Resign now Apr 19, 2009
The favors former House Speaker Ray Sansom arranged through a Florida college stank from the get-go. As first revealed in reporting by the St. Petersburg Times/Miami Herald, Sansom last year inserted $6 million in the state budget for Northwest Florida State College to build an aircraft hangar wanted by his friend and campaign contributor Jay Odum. (Florida Today)
PBCC: What would you rename our school? Apr 15, 2009
Last year, lawmakers changed the name of the Florida Community College System to the Florida College System in recognition of traditionally two-year colleges now offering bachelor's degrees. "If you look at the situation statewide, many of the schools have already changed their names," Truman said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Allscripts Introduces Electronic Health Record Capability for iPhone(TM) Apr 6, 2009
"Allscripts Remote has transformed the way I practice medicine outside of the office," said Larry Glazerman, M.D., Assistant Professor and Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. "When I get a call from a patient at 3 a.m., I no longer have to guess who she is, what medications she's on and what problems she has because I have all the information at my fingertips instantly. If I need to send her to the ER, I can... (PR Newswire)
Patrician Diane Jackson (7) Mar 29, 2009
In 1991 she entered the practical nursing program at Travis Technical Center and later became an LPG. She received her Associate in Science degree from South Florida College in Avon Park. In 2001 she was chosen nurse of the year at Lake Wales Medical Center. (Lake Wales News, FL)
UK? No way! Donovan says he'll stay at Florida Mar 28, 2009
Donovan says he'll stay at Florida - College basketball- nbcsports. Donovan says he'll stay at Florida. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tebows speech immortalized at Florida Mar 26, 2009
Tebows speech immortalized at Florida - College football- nbcsports. Tebows speech immortalized at Florida. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cold Sore Cure? New Way To Fight Herpes Virus Mar 24, 2009
24, 2004) The compound in marijuana that produces a high, delta-9 tetrahydrocannbinol or THC, may block the spread of several forms of cancer causing herpes viruses, University of South Florida College of. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Brevard may privatize animal shelters Mar 24, 2009
Workers continue to segregate animals per guidelines from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, said Mary Berley, shelter manager. Berley strongly discouraged pet owners from surrendering their animals at the facilities "until we've got this licked.". (Florida Today)
Dr. Haight To Speak At FPRA Mar 18, 2009
He also is an associate professor of medicine at the University of South Florida College of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases and a member of the Tampa General Hospital and Moffitt Cancer Center medical staffs ... Haight earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in 1991 and is board certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Trauma One crew exemplifies level of care in air ambulances Mar 15, 2009
These simulators are connected to computers and allow the EMS crews to train, just as doctors train at the University of Florida College of Medicine, Webb said ... Dr. Lyndon Box, assistant professor in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine at Shands Jacksonville Cardiovascular Center, has been giving in-service training to Columbia County EMS.. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Reading Program Boosts Standardized Test Scores 3 Years in a Row, Independent Research Shows Mar 14, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The University of South Florida College of Education has just released a new report documenting the significant impact of the intervention program on the high-stakes, standardized test scores of struggling readers in elementary, middle and high school. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stem cell infusion and hyperbaric oxygen treatment improve islet function in diabetes Mar 13, 2009
"A decade ago, research had explored stem cell transplantation and hyperbaric oxygen therapy as stand alone treatments. This study highlights the potential benefits of using an unusual combination therapy to treat diabetes" said Dr. Cesar V Borlongan, Associate Editor of Cell Transplantation and Professor at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. . (EurekAlert!)
First Right Whale Sedation Enables Disentanglement Effort Mar 13, 2009
Our prior experience with using these drugs safely in dolphins, beluga whales, killer whales and other species gave us the initial levels of sedatives to start with, said Mike Walsh a veterinarian and associate director of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine s Aquatic Animal Health program. Our first attempts with sedatives in a previous animal were not as promising as hoped so we moved on to another sedative combination that has helped clinicians to get access to animals... (Science Daily)
College-Savings Accounts Decline $23.4 Billion as Market Squeezes Students Mar 3, 2009
The Florida College Investment Plan finished first among all direct-sold 529 savings plans in one-year and three-year investment performance for the period ended December 31, 2008, according to a separate study released yesterday by , a North Palm Beach, Florida-based unit of that provides advice on college plans. The equity option sold in the Florida plan, managed by six managers including and Deutsche Asset Management, declined 33 percent in the year ended Feb. 19, according to data compiled... (Bloomberg -- US)
Bears Beat Eastern Penn College All-Stars, 46-17 Mar 2, 2009
The Rugby Bears (22-0) return home with a clean sweep of two collegiate all-star sides and the reigning Rugby Super League champion, having also beaten the Florida College All-Stars in addition to Winged Foot on Saturday. A week of training back in Berkeley will precede the Bears' return to the road for a Sat. (Calbears.com)
Legislature opposes traffic light cameras Mar 2, 2009
A study by the University of South Florida College of Public Health says crashes at intersections in Florida are declining anyway and that the cameras often result in more crashes - particularly rear-end collisions. The study called the cameras "a hidden tax levied on motorists" and an excuse for insurance companies to raise rates on those issued citations by the cameras. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Cal Over NYAC, 27-19 Mar 1, 2009
Doubleheader includes 69-17 win over Florida College All-Stars ... Earlier in the day, the Bears dispatched the Florida College All-Stars by the score of 69-17 ... The Scoring Timeline vs. Florida College Reps. (Calbears.com)
No. 1 Connecticut eases past South Florida Feb 22, 2009
Thabeet gets 21 points, nine rebounds as Huskies bounce back from loss. South Florida's Alex Rivas pulls in a rebound as Connecticut's Jeff Adrien tries to stop him Saturday, Feb. 21. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Capacity Crowd Sees Cal Beat UBC, 31-15 Feb 22, 2009
where Cal will sandwich clashes against the Eastern Penn and Florida College Reps around a renewed rivalry with New York Athletic Club, the 2008 Rugby Super League champion. The Scoring Timeline vs. British Columbia. (Calbears.com)
Distemper outbreak reported at shelter Feb 18, 2009
When cultures from nine dogs at the shelter were tested by the Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, eight of them tested positive for distemper. If treated in time, the disease can be stopped. (Florida Today)
Hodgkin's Survivors Prone to Breast Cancer Later Feb 18, 2009
"We can cure most patients now who have Hodgkin's disease. Back in 1950, it was regarded as a universally fatal disease," said study co-author Dr. Nancy Mendenhall, a professor of radiation oncology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville. "[But] when you've got a high cure rate, as people age, you begin to identify some of the unanticipated effects that seem to be related to the treatments. If you don't cure the patients, they don't survive to see those effects.". (MEDLINEplus)
