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Big Cut and..- MRSA transmitted between pets and humans a growing problem
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MRSA infections that are transmitted from dogs and cats to their human handlers, and vice-versa, are increasing—with infections of the skin, soft-tissue, and surgical infections the most common. MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a term often used to describe staph infections that are resistant to antibiotics. This and other bite-related and septic syndromes [...] ... [Read]
- Blood stem cell growth factor reverses memory decline in Alzheimer's mice
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The new study shows GCSF impacts both bone marrow and brain to improve cognition Tampa, FL (July 1, 2009) -- A human growth factor that stimulates blood stem cells to proliferate in the bone marrow reverses memory impairment in mice genetically altered to develop Alzheimer’s disease, researchers at the University of South Florida and James A. [...] ... [Read]
- A cup of coffee with that memory test?
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Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center studies demonstrate caffeine reverses memory impairment and markedly reduces the hallmark protein for Alzheimer’s disease in the brains and blood of Alzheimer's mice Tampa, FL (July 6, 2009) -- Coffee drinkers may have another reason to pour that extra cup. When aged mice bred to develop symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease were [...] ... [Read]
- Neurons transplanted into patients with Huntington's develop disease-like changes
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The study by scientists from Laval University and USF has implications for the development of future cell therapies for Parkinson's and Huntington's disease July 20, 2009 -- Results of a new study published online this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences question the long-term effects of transplanted cells in the brains [...] ... [Read]
- A grim future for some killer whales
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This 25-year-old AT-1 male (foreground) isn't as physically developed as he should be, says marine biologist Craig Matkin. Behind junior: mom. ... [Read]
- Umbilical cord blood cell transplants may help ALS patients
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USF neuroscientist Svitlana Garbuzova-Davis and colleagues showed that a moderate dose of HUBC cells proved most effective. Tampa, FL (June 25, 2008) ... [Read]
- Public Health Researchers on Expansion of Historic Panama Canal
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Panama Canal Expansion Sets the Stage for Possibly the Largest Public Health Research Project in Hemisphere Expansion of the Panama Canal is nearing ... [Read]
- Climbing New Heights in Research
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Photo Gallery Below The efforts of faculty at the USF School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences are making headlines. The school's inn ... [Read]
- Signs of Alzheimer's disease may be present decades before diagnosis
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- Lower educational achievement may be early sign - Tampa, FL (August 11, 2008) — Scientists from the University of South Florida and the University o ... [Read]
- What's Your Gut Feeling? You're Too HOT!
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At left, Dr. Eric Coris is the Director of Primary Care Sports Medicine for USF and Associate Professor in the USF College of Medicine - Family Medi ... [Read]
- Nursing School Highest Percentage Gain in Record Year of Research Awards
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The USF College of Nursing saw a 64% gain in research awards, making it home to the highest jump in research funding at USF. To: The USF Community F ... [Read]
- COPH researcher helps define genome sequence of malaria parasite
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- The international initiative may open new avenues for drug and vaccine development - John Adams, PhD, is a member of the USF Global Health Infectio ... [Read]
- Study focuses on PTSD and pregnancy in military women
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A University of South Florida College of Public Health project investigating the impact of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on the pregnancy outc ... [Read]
- Dr. Mohapatra receives inaugural Excellence in Innovation Award
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Shyam Mohapatra, PhD Shyam Mohapatra, PhD, professor of medicine and director of Basic Research for Allergy and Immunology at USF Health and James A. ... [Read]
- USF creates $1.4 million Endowed Chair in Diabetes Research
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Tampa, FL (Dec. 1, 2008) -- Jeffrey Krischer, PhD, has been appointed to fill a new $1.4 million Endowed Chair in Diabetes Research at USF Health - a ... [Read]
- Dr. Birk named vice chair of Pathology and Cell Biology
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- He will also direct Musculoskeletal Research bridging basic and clinical sciences - David Birk, PhD David E. Birk, PhD, has been appointed vice ch ... [Read]
