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The Year in Review: Celebrating Our Achievements in 2016 Part 1

January 19, 2017

2016 was a tremendous year of continued growth and progress for BOB体育. In this 鈥測ear-in-review鈥� issue of OTSP, we highlight achievements in each of the鈥�

Simple genetic test shows promise for better outcomes in heart stent patients

November 15, 2016

A quick, precise genetic test can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events by helping to identify more effective medication for some heart鈥�

BOB体育 Jacksonville First in Florida to Receive Top Chest Pain Center Accreditation

June 2, 2016

Hospital honored for most advanced cardiac care in region BOB体育 Jacksonville has been awarded the top recognition for heart disease care, becoming the only鈥�

Human, animal doctors save dog with life-threatening heart condition

May 25, 2016

A tiny dog treated at the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital for a life-threatening heart condition is recuperating at home after receiving a鈥�

How your genes influence what medicines are right for you

Julie A Johnson, University of Florida You have a headache. Do you reach for Tylenol or Advil? Most people have a preference because they have learned over鈥�

5 things you should know about new stroke treatment guidelines

Each year, 795,000 people have a stroke, and 129,000 die as a result, making stroke the fifth most common cause of death in the United States. Experts agree鈥�

鈥楶ersonalized medicine鈥� drives better outcomes for certain heart patients

November 9, 2015

In the weeks and months after a patient gets a heart stent, blood clots can pose a major threat to recovery. Now, University of Florida Health researchers have鈥�

Shawnna Curtis

Shawnna Curtis鈥� scar is a tiny reminder that she is still alive. We see it as proof that she鈥檚 like no one else. Shawnna was a trauma nurse when a heart attack鈥�

Existing drug used in transplants causes older rats to lose weight

June 15, 2015

Aging can cause many changes to the body, including obesity and a loss of lean mass. Now, a group of University of Florida Health researchers has discovered鈥�