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Health and Medicine People and Community Mosquito
Health and Medicine People and Community Mosquito
Health and Medicine People and Community Mosquito

A new study shows that mosquitos in South Florida are making urban neighborhoods a permanent home.

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Health and Medicine Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away
Health and Medicine Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away
Health and Medicine Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away

Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away

Following a devastating spinal cord injury to his son, Marc, in 1985, Buoniconti, a longtime UM trustee, became a driving force dedicated to finding a cure to spinal cord injuries.

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Health and Medicine Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away
Health and Medicine Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away
Health and Medicine Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away

Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away

Following a devastating spinal cord injury to his son, Marc, in 1985, Buoniconti, a longtime UM trustee, became a driving force dedicated to finding a cure to spinal cord injuries.

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Health and Medicine Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away
Health and Medicine Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away
Health and Medicine Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away

Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away

Following a devastating spinal cord injury to his son, Marc, in 1985, Buoniconti, a longtime UM trustee, became a driving force dedicated to finding a cure to spinal cord injuries.

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Health and Medicine Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away
Health and Medicine Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away

Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away

Following a devastating spinal cord injury to his son, Marc, in 1985, Buoniconti, a longtime UM trustee, became a driving force dedicated to finding a cure to spinal cord injuries.

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Health and Medicine Joe Sanz was at the University of Miami Max Orovitz Laboratory recently getting hooked up with 16 special sensors to a small device called the Gymaware Powertool, which measures lower body power and velocity as one gets up and down from a chair.
Health and Medicine Joe Sanz was at the University of Miami Max Orovitz Laboratory recently getting hooked up with 16 special sensors to a small device called the Gymaware Powertool, which measures lower body power and velocity as one gets up and down from a chair.
Health and Medicine Joe Sanz was at the University of Miami Max Orovitz Laboratory recently getting hooked up with 16 special sensors to a small device called the Gymaware Powertool, which measures lower body power and velocity as one gets up and down from a chair.

How do you get up from a chair?

A University of Miami study is comparing equipment that could help the elderly measure muscle power and velocity, and keep their balance when sitting and standing.

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Health and Medicine Joe Sanz was at the University of Miami Max Orovitz Laboratory recently getting hooked up with 16 special sensors to a small device called the Gymaware Powertool, which measures lower body power and velocity as one gets up and down from a chair.
Health and Medicine Joe Sanz was at the University of Miami Max Orovitz Laboratory recently getting hooked up with 16 special sensors to a small device called the Gymaware Powertool, which measures lower body power and velocity as one gets up and down from a chair.

How do you get up from a chair?

A University of Miami study is comparing equipment that could help the elderly measure muscle power and velocity, and keep their balance when sitting and standing.

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Health and Medicine Joe Sanz was at the University of Miami Max Orovitz Laboratory recently getting hooked up with 16 special sensors to a small device called the Gymaware Powertool, which measures lower body power and velocity as one gets up and down from a chair.
Health and Medicine Joe Sanz was at the University of Miami Max Orovitz Laboratory recently getting hooked up with 16 special sensors to a small device called the Gymaware Powertool, which measures lower body power and velocity as one gets up and down from a chair.
Health and Medicine Joe Sanz was at the University of Miami Max Orovitz Laboratory recently getting hooked up with 16 special sensors to a small device called the Gymaware Powertool, which measures lower body power and velocity as one gets up and down from a chair.

How do you get up from a chair?

A University of Miami study is comparing equipment that could help the elderly measure muscle power and velocity, and keep their balance when sitting and standing.

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Health and Medicine Irma Infante with Dr. Nipun B. Merchant, director of surgical oncology research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, who told Infante she was “a miracle” during Monday’s press conference on the Medical campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Health and Medicine Irma Infante with Dr. Nipun B. Merchant, director of surgical oncology research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, who told Infante she was “a miracle” during Monday’s press conference on the Medical campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Health and Medicine Irma Infante with Dr. Nipun B. Merchant, director of surgical oncology research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, who told Infante she was “a miracle” during Monday’s press conference on the Medical campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami

Sylvester the new ‘crown jewel’ helping to fight the war on cancer

With the new NCI designation announced Monday, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center will continue its dedicated commitment to clinical care, research, and community outreach.

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Health and Medicine Irma Infante with Dr. Nipun B. Merchant, director of surgical oncology research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, who told Infante she was “a miracle” during Monday’s press conference on the Medical campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Health and Medicine Irma Infante with Dr. Nipun B. Merchant, director of surgical oncology research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, who told Infante she was “a miracle” during Monday’s press conference on the Medical campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Health and Medicine Irma Infante with Dr. Nipun B. Merchant, director of surgical oncology research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, who told Infante she was “a miracle” during Monday’s press conference on the Medical campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami

Sylvester the new ‘crown jewel’ helping to fight the war on cancer

With the new NCI designation announced Monday, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center will continue its dedicated commitment to clinical care, research, and community outreach.

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Health and Medicine An aerial view of the Miller School of Medicine campus in Miami's health district.
Health and Medicine An aerial view of the Miller School of Medicine campus in Miami's health district.
Health and Medicine An aerial view of the Miller School of Medicine campus in Miami's health district.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute ranked No. 1 again; UHealth ENT jumps to No. 9

This is the 18th time that Bascom Palmer has received the No. 1 ranking, while the Department of Otolaryngology moved into the top 10.

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Health and Medicine An aerial view of the Miller School of Medicine campus in Miami's health district.
Health and Medicine An aerial view of the Miller School of Medicine campus in Miami's health district.
Health and Medicine An aerial view of the Miller School of Medicine campus in Miami's health district.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute ranked No. 1 again; UHealth ENT jumps to No. 9

This is the 18th time that Bascom Palmer has received the No. 1 ranking, while the Department of Otolaryngology moved into the top 10.

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Health and Medicine UM News Story default placeholder
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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center receives prestigious distinction

Sylvester joins a highly select group as one of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in the state of Florida, and one of just 71 across the nation.

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Health and Medicine UM News Story default placeholder
Health and Medicine UM News Story default placeholder

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center receives prestigious distinction

Sylvester joins a highly select group as one of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in the state of Florida, and one of just 71 across the nation.

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Health and Medicine President Julio Frenk addresses the audience during the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center NCI announcement.
Health and Medicine President Julio Frenk addresses the audience during the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center NCI announcement.
Health and Medicine President Julio Frenk addresses the audience during the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center NCI announcement.
Health and Medicine President Julio Frenk addresses the audience during the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center NCI announcement.

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center earns prestigious National Cancer Institute designation

Sylvester joins a highly select group as one of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in the state of Florida, and one of just 71 across the nation.

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Health and Medicine
Victor Jann, research, Vance Lemmon, paralysis, University of Miami, UM
Health and Medicine Victor Jann, research, Vance Lemmon, paralysis, University of Miami, UM

Students gain valuable research experience

Computer savvy students from colleges around the country spent the summer with science professors across the university to bolster their research capabilities.

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Nursing student Andrea Leiner examines a patient in Jamaica
Health and Medicine Nursing student Andrea Leiner examines a patient in Jamaica

Opening pop-up health clinics in Jamaica

After switching careers from film to nursing, School of Nursing and Health Studies student Andrea Leiner goes ‘off the grid’ in Jamaica and strengthens her passion.

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Health and Medicine
Stephanie Sanchez, registered dietitian at Herbert Wellness Center
Stephanie Sanchez, registered dietitian at Herbert Wellness Center
Stephanie Sanchez, registered dietitian at Herbert Wellness Center
Health and Medicine Stephanie Sanchez, registered dietitian at Herbert Wellness Center

Healthy dieting tips for the summer

Registered dietitian Stephanie Sanchez shares realistic, healthy ways to get you on track and headed towards your summer weight and fitness goals.

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Stephanie Sanchez, registered dietitian at Herbert Wellness Center
Stephanie Sanchez, registered dietitian at Herbert Wellness Center
Stephanie Sanchez, registered dietitian at Herbert Wellness Center
Health and Medicine Stephanie Sanchez, registered dietitian at Herbert Wellness Center

Healthy dieting tips for the summer

Registered dietitian Stephanie Sanchez shares realistic, healthy ways to get you on track and headed towards your summer weight and fitness goals.

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vibrio bacteria
vibrio bacteria
vibrio bacteria
Health and Medicine vibrio bacteria

Invisible threats in the water

UM experts share some ways to avoid water-borne illnesses this summer.

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vibrio bacteria
vibrio bacteria
vibrio bacteria
Health and Medicine vibrio bacteria

Invisible threats in the water

UM experts share some ways to avoid water-borne illnesses this summer.

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Health and Medicine champ 940
Health and Medicine champ 940
Health and Medicine champ 940
Health and Medicine champ 940

A clinic without walls aims to conquer HIV/AIDS

As the nation observes National HIV Testing Day today, the University of Miami’s street-based, rapid-HIV testing program holds the promise of becoming a model for reaching at-risk communities.

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champ 940
champ 940
Health and Medicine champ 940

A clinic without walls aims to conquer HIV/AIDS

As the nation observes National HIV Testing Day today, the University of Miami’s street-based, rapid-HIV testing program holds the promise of becoming a model for reaching at-risk communities.

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Health and Medicine humanitarian response
Health and Medicine humanitarian response
Health and Medicine humanitarian response
Health and Medicine humanitarian response

Simulating disaster to train humanitarians

In the first course of its kind on a college campus, faculty, staff, and students will learn if they have the right stuff—and skills—to respond to future disasters.

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humanitarian response
humanitarian response
humanitarian response
Health and Medicine humanitarian response

Simulating disaster to train humanitarians

In the first course of its kind on a college campus, faculty, staff, and students will learn if they have the right stuff—and skills—to respond to future disasters.

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Health and Medicine
New Study Identifies Molecular Aging ‘Midlife Crisis’
New Study Identifies Molecular Aging ‘Midlife Crisis’
New Study Identifies Molecular Aging ‘Midlife Crisis’
Health and Medicine New Study Identifies Molecular Aging ‘Midlife Crisis’

New study identifies molecular aging ‘midlife crisis’

A new study led by Miller School professor Dr. Claes Wahlestedt observes that key molecular programs known to promote longevity do not last beyond midlife.

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New Study Identifies Molecular Aging ‘Midlife Crisis’
New Study Identifies Molecular Aging ‘Midlife Crisis’
New Study Identifies Molecular Aging ‘Midlife Crisis’
Health and Medicine New Study Identifies Molecular Aging ‘Midlife Crisis’

New study identifies molecular aging ‘midlife crisis’

A new study led by Miller School professor Dr. Claes Wahlestedt observes that key molecular programs known to promote longevity do not last beyond midlife.

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Health and Medicine Hurricane simulation 940

Hurricane-ready responders

The School of Nursing and Health Studies is preparing undergraduates to be front-line first responders after hurricanes and other disasters.

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Hurricane simulation 940
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Health and Medicine Hurricane simulation 940

Hurricane-ready responders

The School of Nursing and Health Studies is preparing undergraduates to be front-line first responders after hurricanes and other disasters.

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aids research center 940
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Health and Medicine aids research center 940

University forms new center to battle Miami's HIV epidemic

Behavioral scientists establish a new mental health research center at the University of Miami to halt Miami's AIDS epidemic.

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aids research center 940
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Health and Medicine aids research center 940

University forms new center to battle Miami's HIV epidemic

Behavioral scientists establish a new mental health research center at the University of Miami to halt Miami's AIDS epidemic.

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