Imagine the person you love most in the world is gravely ill. What traits would you want your beloved’s physician to possess? That’s a question I ask every new medical student on their first day of class at the UCF College of Medicine. Their answers include traits like compassion, courage, intelligence, commitment and integrity. And this year’s Class of 2020, which joined us … [Read more...]
Sanford Burnham & Florida Hospital Team up to Study Fat Distribution & Body Shapes
People who have apple-shaped bodies carry more weight around their abdomen compared to people with pear-shaped bodies, who carry weight around their hips and thighs. For over 50 years scientists have known that certain body shapes are also associated with health risks—apple shapes (central adiposity) are linked to a higher incidence of several chronic diseases including … [Read more...]
Sanford Burnham Scientists Discover Potential Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers at the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have identified a new potential target for drugs to prevent type 2 diabetes. A paper published today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation shows that blocking a cellular glucose sensor in muscle improves insulin responsiveness. “Our new study shows that a protein called MondoA may serve as a key … [Read more...]
In-Home Program Helps Med Students ‘Bridge the Gap’ With Geriatric Patients
Caring for the medical needs of older adults, age 65 and older, requires skills that can’t be fully taught in the classroom. According to Dr. Mariana Dangiolo, Assistant Professor at the UCF College of Medicine and a geriatric and family medicine provider at UCF Health, there are certain things that can best be observed in the patient’s home. This is the basis for her “Bridging … [Read more...]
‘Sleep’ a High Concern in Lake Nona from the Lake Nona Life Project
Early results from the Lake Nona Life Project are already speaking volumes about daily resident life in Lake Nona. While many residents indicate health and wellness to be a personal priority, a large number of residents report that sleep is one of their largest health concerns. Residents reported problems and concerns with getting enough sleep, trouble falling … [Read more...]
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