Topic: Patient Care
Harsh marijuana laws go up in smoke
A University cannabis epidemiologist and a criminal law specialist applaud the federal government’s proposal to reverse the criminalization of cannabis.
Businessman and philanthropist Kenneth C. Griffin celebrated for his landmark $50 million gift to Sylvester
The donation to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated cancer center in South Florida, marks a new chapter in its prodigious efforts to treat and find a cure for the disease.
Business leader and philanthropist Ken Griffin makes $50 million gift to University of Miami
The generous contribution will accelerate research efforts at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and rename the Transformational Cancer Research Building as the Kenneth C. Griffin Cancer Research Building.
Professor wins prestigious NSF award for cutting-edge neural repair research
The implications of Courtney Dumont's research span a vast array of clinical scenarios, from acute emergency interventions, particularly in cases of neurotrauma to other inflammatory conditions like Bell's palsy and rheumatoid arthritis.
Striving to ‘change the narrative’ on mental health in the Abacos
A University of Miami initiative is being launched that will help health care providers in the Abacos islands in northern Bahamas to diagnose and treat patients who suffer from the type of post-disaster mental disorders that were prevalent in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.
AI is sparking a revolution in health care
Representatives from across the health care spectrum touted the benefits that AI has already generated in the industry and imagined the technology’s potential to reduce inequities and free up medical professionals to “put the care back in health care.”
Coming Home: Miller School Alum Joins the Miami Heat
Dr. Jeffrey Ruiz received his doctorate in physical therapy from the Miller School and in October became the Miami Heat’s senior director of rehabilitation.
Getting more out of each infant’s first blood test
Dr. Jeffrey Brosco briefed a committee of pediatric health care experts from across the country who are expected to suggest improvements to the nation’s newborn screening programs.
Health care leaders to examine innovations and industry tensions
AI’s increasing influence, the impact of the upcoming presidential election, and economic challenges headline the marquee for the 13th annual “Business of Health Care Conference,” on Friday, Feb. 16.
Mission to the Middle East brings aid to diverse patient population
Miller School of Medicine trauma surgeon Enrique Ginzburg and others recently traveled to Israel to assess the needs of hospitals and trauma centers in the country amid the war with Hamas.
