The opioid crisis has changed. Treatment guidelines should too, experts say.
A new study highlights hospitalization as an opportunity to begin treatment in patients with opioid addiction.
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The new face of HIV in Florida
Today, more than half of people living with HIV in the U.S. are 50 or older. With timely diagnosis and treatment, people with HIV can live as long as those without it.
Psychology Today recognizes UF studies among top addiction research articles in 2024
The magazine featured two studies from research teams led by Linda B. Cottler among the top articles on addiction research in 2024.
Fighting overdose stigma and bringing change
The Bystander Overdose Action Team, coordinated through UF HealthStreet, offers workshops, support and education on being prepared should you encounter an opioid overdose.
Dr. Yan Wang received NCI U01 grant funds to study medical marijuana in breast cancer treatment
With a five-year $3.2 million U01 award from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), a team of researchers from the UF Health Cancer Center and the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center will study the benefits and harms of medical marijuana in breast cancer patients. Jennifer Hu, Ph.D., left, and…
Team awarded new grant to explore medical marijuana in breast cancer treatment
The project aims to better understand the benefits and harms of medical marijuana in patients with breast cancer.
UF team receives $6.6 million to study treatments to boost cognition for those with HIV
Researchers will evaluate three promising treatments designed to improve brain health in people with HIV who consume alcohol.
Ex-NFL players’ opioid use in early retirement predicts mental health challenges, UF study finds
Nearly 50% of NFL retirees in a UF study who reported using opioids in 2010 were still using them in 2019.
