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New use for an old drug Researcher to test potential therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy Sean Forbes, Ph.D., has received a $180,000 grant from the Muscular Dystrophy Association to study whether a drug that improves muscle blood flow could slow the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. “Muscles in children…
PHHP honors U.S. military leader of Haiti disaster relief In September the College of Public Health and Health Professions honored Lt. Gen. P. K. (Ken) Keen, the leader of the U.S. military’s operation in Haiti following the January earthquake. Keen, who received a master’s degree in Latin American studies from…
A hand-held device that strengthens the muscles involved in swallowing can address a serious symptom of Parkinson’s disease, according to a new University of Florida study.
The traditional way to predict whether children can regain movement after spinal cord injuries may exclude a small subset of patients who could benefit from therapy, according to two studies presented by University of Florida researchers.
Michael Marsiske, Ph.D., associate professor in the department of clinical and health psychology, and colleagues found that mental training exercises can help older adults feel more in control of their lives.
For Diane, a mother of three who started using a wheelchair after an injury, her breast cancer diagnosis at age 40 was a “wake up call” to stay on top of her health.
When a person experiences a stroke, damage happens quickly. In as little as four minutes, brain cells deprived of oxygen can become injured and die. Rehabilitation researcher Lorie Richards, Ph.D., is studying ways to retrain remaining brain cells to take over for lost motor functions in the hands and arms of people with stroke.
A new University of Florida study will take an in-depth look at the factors involved in treatment decisions made by people with colorectal cancer.
An episode of depression is associated with a 14 percent increased risk of developing dementia, according to a study by Vonetta Dotson, Ph.D., an assistant professor of clinical and health psychology.
It’s a thorny issue with no easy answer: How do we ensure that all Americans receive health care? Health policy researcher Allyson Hall, Ph.D., and her colleagues are working to understand access issues and find solutions that could help more patients get needed care.
