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Cat Goes Home After Receiving Kidney Transplant At UF Veterinary Teaching Hospital

GAINESVILLE — Missy, a cat who only weeks ago was dying of kidney failure, returned home to Winter Springs today after a successful kidney transplant at the University of Florida Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

Filed under Research, Veterinary on Friday, February 28, 1997.

Premature Babies Benefit From Inhaling Nitric Oxide At Shands At The University Of Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A gas commonly found in smog and cigarette smoke actually helps premature babies by opening blood vessels in their underdeveloped lungs, causing blood oxygen levels to rise, University of Florida researchers report.

Filed under Research, Health, Family on Thursday, February 27, 1997.

UF Survey: Most Floridians Have Tried Alternative Medicine

GAINESVILLE — Ever been hypnotized to battle a smoking habit? Visited a massage therapist to relieve back pain? Brewed a home remedy to ward off the common cold?

Filed under Research, Health on Wednesday, February 26, 1997.

UF Researchers: Strong Faith In U.S. Economy Fuels Consumer Confidence

GAINESVILLE — Florida consumer confidence in February hit another seven-year high, thanks to upbeat attitudes about the national economy among all age and income groups, say University of Florida economists.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Tuesday, February 25, 1997.

Growing Pest Control Industry Faces A Shortage Of Entomologists

GAINESVILLE — For University of Florida student Marie Knox, choosing a field of study was simple: She wanted to learn about bugs. Big bugs, little bugs, flying bugs, biting bugs, stinging bugs. You name the bug; she names the phylum, species and order.

Filed under Research, Environment on Tuesday, February 18, 1997.

Recent Cuban Immigrants Not As Entrepreneurial, Says UF Professor

GAINESVILLE — Recent Cuban immigrants are less likely than their predecessors of the 1950s and 60s to start businesses and become a boon to the local economy, said a University of Florida professor.

Filed under Research, Business, Hispanic on Friday, February 14, 1997.

Studies On Cough Reflex May Help Victims Of Spinal Injury

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Studies at the University of Florida Health Science Center may ultimately yield not only better drugs to suppress the urge to cough, but also treatments to improve it in victims of spinal injury.

Filed under Research, Health on Thursday, February 13, 1997.

UF Researcher: Don’t Be Quick To Pick Cough Syrup Just Because It’s Thick

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Commercials and advertisements aside, thick may not be better than thin when it comes to cough syrup, University of Florida researchers say.

Filed under Research, Health on Thursday, February 13, 1997.

UF Professor’s Death Penalty Study Supports Recent ABA Decision

GAINESVILLE — A new study on capital punishment co-authored by a University of Florida professor shows nearly 70 inmates have been released from death row during the past 25 years because of doubts about their guilt.

Filed under Research, Religion, Law on Wednesday, February 5, 1997.