Many drug treatments for multiple sclerosis suppress the entire immune system, a big drawback that leaves patients susceptible to infection and cancer. Now two University of Florida researchers have been awarded a $2.6 million grant by the National Institutes of Health to study the development of a vaccine in mouse…
Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Intratumoral Injection of Cisplatin for the Treatment of Isolated Mediastinal Recurrence of Lung Cancer. https://pulmonary.medicine.ufl.edu/files/2017/05/54855_Mehta_Hi_Res_1.mp4…
The management of isolated recurrent lung cancer in a previously-irradiated field is challenging. Here, we describe an endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)-guided cisplatin injection for the management of patients with localized lung cancer recurrence in a previously-radiated field.
This year the department of medicine honored a number of outstanding teachers for the 2016 DoM Excellence in Teaching Awards. Our division had three physicians who were honored and recognized for their dedication to teaching our students – future physicians and scientists. Congratulations! …
Dear members of the Senior Recreation Center, Mark your calendars – a new support group will begin in June at the Senior Recreation Center! Beginning Monday, June 13th a Pulmonary Support Group for adults with chronic lung disease, their family members, and/or friends will…
On Saturday, April 16th, the UF Health Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep team came together on a beautiful day for a 5k Walk/Run at Westside Park. The event, Great Strides “Lace Up. Walk. Cure Cystic Fibrosis”, was held by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Approximately 300 people were…
The husband of a UF Health patient battling cystic fibrosis (CF) who subsequently had a lung transplant, recorded his wife’s journey and created a documentary using only his cell phone. Although they aren’t seen in this particular clip, our very own Dr. Lascano along with other physicians participated in this news video…
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine would like to congratulate Dr. Hassan Alnuaimat and Dr. Michael Jantz for being recipients of the 2015 Master Clinician Award. Faculty are selected by their peers for outstanding medical decision making, knowledge and clinical skills. The Master Clinician award…
We are proud to care for patients at UF Health Shands Hospital, recently ranked one of the nation’s and region’s top hospitals for pulmonary care by U.S. News & World Report. We were also ranked as a high performing hospital for COPD care.
Thanks to all who participated in this years Pulmonary Medicine Pumpkin Decorating Contest! The event was a huge success and resulted in a 7-way tie for 1st place!…
