January 2005 Archive

Military metaphors upset some cancer patients, UF doctors say

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Well-meaning doctors seeking to explain treatment to cancer patients by comparing it to an all-out war might be wise to skip the military metaphors, University of Florida physicians caution.

Filed under Research, Health on Tuesday, January 11, 2005.

$2 million gift to fund program with focus on building crafts

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With 80 percent of most construction work performed by subcontractors, it would seem reasonable to assume that general contractors and construction managers have a good background of the craftwork performed. Well, this is not always the case, so Gainesville-based Charles Perry Construction CEO Charles Perry is helping UF’s M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction students get that valuable knowledge.

Filed under Awards & Honors on Tuesday, January 11, 2005.

Young People’s Views Of Sexual Terms Undergo Big Changes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The language of sex has changed greatly in the past 15 years, but men and women often still don’t connect when it comes to sexual subjects ranging from orgasm to rape, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Research on Wednesday, January 5, 2005.

UF Leads Public Universities In National Merit, Achievement Scholars

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has moved to the top spot in public universities’ enrollment of both National Merit Scholars and National Achievement Scholars, as announced by the National Merit Corp.

Filed under Research on Tuesday, January 4, 2005.

No Blind Mice, Thanks To UF Scientists

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida stem cell scientists reported today (Jan. 3) that they have prevented blindness in mice afflicted with a condition similar to one that robs thousands of diabetic Americans of their eyesight each year.

Filed under Research on Monday, January 3, 2005.