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Survey could help pediatricians better treat patients

GAINESVILLE — Pediatricians usually have about seven minutes to sit face-to-face with patients during a typical visit. It’s barely enough time to perform an exam, let alone assess how a child is faring at school or at home.

Filed under Health, Research on Thursday, January 22, 2009.

New forensics program to investigate crime against animals

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Call it “CSI: Animal Edition.”

Filed under Education, Health, Research on Thursday, January 15, 2009.

Alcohol tax increases deter drinking

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As leaders of many national, state and local governments debate whether to raise taxes on alcohol to boost revenues, their decisions also could influence how much their constituents imbibe in coming years, say University of Florida researchers.

Filed under Health, Politics, Research on Thursday, January 15, 2009.