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UF Veterinarians: Blood Type Mismatch In Breeding Is Leading Cause Of ‘Fading Kitten Syndrome’

GAINESVILLE—When an entire litter from Joni Easterling’s prized Persian cat died last July, the Orange Park cat breeder was understandably upset.

Filed under Health, Research, Veterinary on Thursday, April 29, 1999.

UF Researcher: Booming Economy May Add To College Students’ Stress

GAINESVILLE — With cap-and-gown season about to get under way, a University of Florida researcher says a booming economy is yet another item to add to the list of stresses today’s college students are feeling from such things as the fear of AIDS, dysfunctional families and binge drinking.

Filed under Education, Family, Health, Research on Tuesday, April 27, 1999.

As Nation Celebrates Awareness Week, UF Researchers seek To Understand Why So Many Won’t Donate Organs

GAINESVILLE — With physicians making great strides in improving health through organ and tissue transplants, the waiting list for donations is growing faster than the supply.

Filed under Health, Research on Tuesday, April 20, 1999.

Child Abuse Detection In Florida Boosted By New Telecommunications Network

GAINESVILLE University of Florida pediatricians are among the first in the nation to use cyberspace and video technology to diagnose child abuse and neglect from hundreds of miles away.

Filed under Family, Health, Research on Thursday, April 15, 1999.

UF Researcher Explores Complex Relationship Between Smoking And Fertility

GAINESVILLE—When a number of studies appeared during the 1980s and 1990s showing that cigarette smoking decreased a woman’s risk of certain diseases, scientists were stunned.

Filed under Health, Research on Thursday, April 8, 1999.