Kayla Combs stood at the head of the anatomy lab table surrounded by medical students examining their patient’s musculoskeletal system. “If you pull on this tendon here, it will cause the fingers to move,” Combs demonstrated. But, the teacher wasn’t a med school faculty member. She was a doctoral candidate in UCF’s physical therapy program participating in an … [Read more...]
Staying Up-to-Date on Recommended Vaccines Protects Your Health
Vaccines are for all ages, not just children. They are an excellent way to prevent disease; in fact, as we age, it is crucial that we receive the appropriate vaccinations to protect ourselves from diseases that can have serious health implications. Staying up-to-date on vaccinations should be a top priority throughout your life. Different vaccines are recommended during … [Read more...]
Military Residency Match Combines Medical Training, Service to Veterans
One Memorial Day, Arron Smith and his wife Melissa – both UCF medical students – stood before a monument at the Orlando VA Medical Center that bears the name of fallen soldiers. “Our job will be keeping names off of this wall,” Arron said. Now, he is closer to his goal of healing those who serve. He and four other UCF College of Medicine students recently matched … [Read more...]
Shoulder Pain: Staying Strong As You Age
You don’t have to be an athlete to suffer from a shoulder problem. In fact, shoulder injuries are very common in older, less active adults. Common shoulder injuries in older patients include rotator cuff tendinitis, rotator cuff tears and arthritis. These are usually a result of overuse of the shoulder muscles or a direct fall onto the shoulder, but they can appear … [Read more...]
Magic Happens When Healthcare Students Learn Together
Sophomore UCF nursing student Desiree dos Anjos was cautious but sure-handed as she inserted a tracheal tube into her patient’s throat. She had read about the procedure in textbooks and watched it done numerous times on video, but this was her first hands-on experience. “Look how small the esophagus is,” she said, examining her patient’s neck. “Now I’m definitely going to … [Read more...]
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