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A drug–microbiome–drug interaction impacts co-prescribed medications for Parkinson’s disease
Abstract Simultaneous prescription of multiple drugs is widespread in medicine. Although the gut microbiome is implicated in drug responses, its role in mediating drug–drug interactions is unexplored. Catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors (COMT-I), a class of drugs used alongside levodopa (L-DOPA) to treat Parkinson’s disease symptoms, can alter microbiome composition in patients.
The University of Florida's cancer center is now an institute
Florida research and university officials elevated the University of Florida's cancer center to now be an institute, a prestigious shift for the UF Health Cancer Center as it grows to be a leading cancer research institution in the country. UF Health announced the new designation Monday, after the Florida Board of Governors approved this change Sept. 16, said Matthew Walker, a UF Health spokesperson.
Drug take-back day brings in pounds and pounds of prescribed meds at HCA sites
Residents dropped off their unused or expired prescription drugs at HCA Florida Gainesville Emergency on Saturday as part of efforts from medical communities to ensure drugs are safely disposed of. This is the seventh annual Crush the Crisis at HCA Florida Gainesville Emergency, one of 36 HCA collection sites in Florida and 140 across the country. The initiative by HCA Healthcareis in support of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Drug take-back collects 82 lbs. of prescribed drugs at HCA Florida
Gainesville residents dropped off their unused or expired prescription drugs at HCA Florida Gainesville Emergency on Saturday as part of efforts from medical communities to ensure drugs are safely disposed of. This is the seventh annual "Crush the Crisis" Prescription Drug Take Back Day held at HCA Florida Gainesville Emergency, which is one of 140 collection sites across the country. The take-back day is a national initiative by HCA Healthcare.
UF medical students protest planned repeal of Florida's vaccine mandates
University of Florida medical students gathered on Friday to protest Florida's plan to remove vaccine mandates in schools, aligning with criticism by public health experts that this decision could lead to a reemergence of certain diseases and place a burden on health care systems. At a protest organized by the UF chapter of the Students for a National Health Program, about 50 people rallied against the state's plan to make vaccines voluntary for schoolchidren.
UF medical students protest repeal of Florida's vaccine mandate
University of Florida medical students gathered on Friday to protest Florida's plan to remove vaccine mandates in schools, aligning with criticism echoed by public health experts nationwide that this decision could lead to a reemergence of certain diseases and place a burden on healthcare systems.
Regulatory network analysis of Dclk1 gene expression reveals a tuft cell-ILC2 axis that inhibits pancreatic tumor progression
Keywords Dclk1 ILC2 pancreatic neoplasia tuft cell Research topic(s) CP: Cancer Introduction Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains one of the most lethal cancer types,1 and the genetic changes, including KRAS mutations, have been well described.2 Pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PanIN), which exhibits features of ductal cells, represents the most common precursor lesion, which initially suggested pancreatic ducts as the cell of PDAC.3 However, accumulating evidence has pointed...
Regulatory network analysis of Dclk1 gene expression reveals a tuft cell-ILC2 axis that inhibits pancreatic tumor progression
ArticleVolume 44, Issue 6115734Open access Affiliations & Notes 1Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States of America 2Department of Systems Biology, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States of America 3Klinik und Poliklinik für Innere Medizin II, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, TU Munich, Munich, Germany 4Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan 5Department of...
Frizzled5 controls murine intestinal epithelial cell plasticity through organization of chromatin accessibility
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Keywords Fzd5 Wnt pathway intestinal stem cell plasticity chromatin accessibility single-cell transcriptome and epigenome Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1. Barker, N. ∙ Van Es, J.H. ∙ Kuipers, J. ... Identification of stem cells in small intestine and colon by marker gene Lgr5 Nature. 2007; 449:1003-1007 2. Beumer, J. ∙ Clevers, H. Cell fate specification and differentiation in the adult mammalian intestine Nat. Rev. Mol. Cell Biol. 2021; 22:39-53 3. Tian, H.
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UF Food for Fines program brings in over 3,000 canned food items
Hundreds of students were able to pay off their parking tickets by donating canned food through the UF Food for Fines program. The program, lasting Oct. 21 through Oct. 25, brought in 3,415 canned food items and forgave 683 citations, totaling about $22,755, according to UF Business Affairs Director of Communications Amy Armstrong. Students who received parking tickets said they saved money by donating food items instead of paying off the parking ticket.
Santa Fe College reviews over 100 courses for state criteria
At least 100 Santa Fe College general education courses are being reviewed in a months-long process prompted by Florida law. The general education course review was mandated under Senate Bill 266, which passed in May 2023 and notably cut funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Across the state, colleges and universities like UF are doing the same thing. Santa Fe College and the Florida College System under the Florida Department of Education are collaborating on the review.
UF Student Government brings back Food for Fines program. Here’s how it works. - The Independent Florida Alligator
A new Student Government program will provide students the opportunity to pay off their parking citations using food donations. The program, Food for Fines, was announced on SG and Vision Party’s Instagram. From Oct. 21-25, anyone with a UFID will be able to dismiss their parking ticket by donating at least five canned food items.
Santa Fe College plans to hire new energy and sustainability manager - The Independent Florida Alligator
Santa Fe College plans to hire an energy and sustainability manager for its northwest campus, according to a SF job posting. The hiring of a new energy and sustainability manager is an addition to other sustainability initiatives on Santa Fe’s campus, including the REAL lab, which is a teaching tool showcasing solar energy with solar panels.
Santa Fe College closes Wednesday and Thursday ahead of Hurricane Milton
Santa Fe College is closed Wednesday and Thursday because of Hurricane Milton, according to a statement from Santa Fe President Paul Broadie II. All official updates from the college will be posted on the SF Alerts website. “I strongly encourage you to make preparations in advance of the storm,” Broadie wrote.
Santa Fe students discuss new program guaranteeing transfer admissions into UF
Santa Fe College students now have guaranteed transfer admissions into UF through a new program established this year. The Going Gator transfer program offers Santa Fe and Florida Gateway College’s students direct admissions into 18 degree programs from UF’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. UF transfer applications for the program open Summer B 2025. “I think it's great, especially for people like me,” Omar Pimentel, an 18-year-old Santa Fe geology freshman, said.
Gainesville teen arrested for potential mass shooting threat
A 14-year-old P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School student was arrested Sunday for sending a text message threatening to commit a shooting at the school, according to a UFPD news release. Police charged the student with one count of written threats to conduct a mass shooting, which is a felony charge in Florida. “This is one of those matters where we must act swiftly, given the rise of these threats and acts nationwide,” Bart Knowles, the interim UFPD chief, said in the news release.
Some Santa Fe College students haven’t received financial aid. Here’s why. - The Independent Florida Alligator
Santa Fe College students’ refunds, the money left over after financial aid paid for tuition and other charges, has been delayed by more than three weeks. Santa Fe said issues with Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, and integrating into a new system caused the delay, which affected Pell grants, federal loans and state and institutional aid. Lily Fahy, a 20-year-old Santa Fe zoology freshman, said she was supposed to receive her Pell grant disbursements on Aug.
Santa Fe College will close Thursday and Friday ahead of storm
Share Santa Fe College President Paul Broadie II wrote that the college will close Thursday and Friday because of Hurricane Helene, according to a statement posted Wednesday on Santa Fe’s Alerts website . Helene is expected to bring strong tropical storm and hurricane-force winds as well as heavy rain and the possibility of tornadoes, according to a Wednesday Santa Fe news release. “I encourage everyone to monitor the National Hurricane Center website for all official information,” Broadie wrote.
UF will close Thursday ahead of hurricane
Share UF will close Thursday and reopen Friday due to Hurricane Helene, according to a UF news release. All academic and student-related activities, including online classes and exams, will be canceled on Thursday. UF’s dining halls, Gator Corner and The Eatery at Broward Hall, will remain open Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the Florida Fresh Dining website .
UF will close Thursday ahead of hurricane
UF will close Thursday and reopen Friday due to Hurricane Helene, according to a UF news release. All academic and student-related activities, including online classes and exams, will be canceled on Thursday. UF’s dining halls, Gator Corner and The Eatery at Broward Hall, will remain open Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the Florida Fresh Dining website.
Professor-led local Gainesville band performs at Santa Fe College
Armed with string instruments, a new album and a love for the Gainesville music community, the Wire Birds took center stage at Santa Fe College Friday to perform for the college’s Visiting Artists Series. Patrick Wiggins, a 76-year-old Gainesville resident, joined a crowd of locals watching the Gainesville chamber folk group, which kicked off the weekend at 7:35 p.m. He said the band acted as a channel to express “beautiful and good” qualities.
UF introduced early action. Here’s how it’s going.
Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer. We inform. You decide. Thursday, September 12, 2024 The early action application deadline is Nov. 1 For the first time in UF history, prospective students have the option to apply to the university through early action. Former UF President Ben Sasse announced in March that UF will be adding early action to its admissions process starting with the 2024-2025 admissions cycle. Early action applicants must apply by Nov.
Pro-Palestine protester arrested on charges of trespassing on UF property
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. One of the nine pro-Palestinian protesters arrested on April 29, Charly Keanu Pringle, 21, was arrested this morning, according to court records. UF police charged her with trespassing after failing to leave the property on order by the owner, which is a first degree misdemeanor. After Pringle was arrested during the pro-Palestinian protest on April 29, she was trespassed from all UF properties until 2027.
‘Food connects us all’: Community gathers at Santa Fe’s food symposium - The Independent Florida Alligator
More than 40 gardeners, educators and farmers gathered at Santa Fe College’s Blount Center Aug. 23 to promote farming and gardening opportunities across Florida. Santa Fe’s Florida Heritage Foods Project organized the food symposium, which lasted from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The Florida Heritage Foods Project previously hosted symposiums in December 2022 and this past January.
UF, FSU faculty unions file lawsuit challenging state law banning neutral arbitration - The Independent Florida Alligator
The United Faculty of Florida and its UF and Florida State University chapters filed a federal lawsuit Aug. 7 seeking to reverse a 2023 state law banning neutral arbitration. Under Senate Bill 266 enacted in 2023, faculty may not appeal beyond the level of the university president or university designee for “faculty grievance procedures” and evaluations involving tenure, promotions, disciplinary actions or termination.
UF law professor challenges state constitutionality of tenure changes
A UF law professor joined two other state university professors July 30 in filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a controversial 2023 state law that mandates stricter and more frequent tenure reevaluations. The lawsuit argues the Florida Legislature usurped the constitutional authority of the State University System’s Board of Governors by coming up “with its own rules,” according to Gary Edinger, an attorney representing the three faculty in the suit.
Ninety UF faculty sign letter calling for lighter penalties for arrested pro-Palestine protesters - The Independent Florida Alligator
Ninety UF faculty are urging the university to reverse the suspensions of six arrested pro-Palestinian student protesters in favor of lighter penalties previously recommended by the Student Conduct Committee. UF Dean of Students Chris Summerlin issued the six protesters three- to four-year suspensions earlier this month, sidestepping Student Conduct Committee recommendations for academic probation or one- to three-year suspensions.
North central Florida transportation company owners try to fill gaps in getting around Original
Henry Ellis never thought he'd be in the transportation business. It was love that moved him to start one. When his wife came down with kidney failure, the 58-year-old Gainesville resident had to find treatment for transportation three times a week. They found the transportation was either the wrong kind or was late. "It chose me, and I just accepted it. I call it a love story because if I hadn't loved her so much, I probably wouldn't have [done it]," he said.
DeSantis says he’ll stay out of UF’s upcoming presidential search
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he will not be involved in UF’s search for its next president and wasn’t “involved necessarily” with the selection of Sen. Ben Sasse for the university’s top job. At a press conference at St. Petersburg College, DeSantis said he would leave the decision to the UF Board of Trustees, of which six members out of 13 are appointed by the governor.
Live updates: UF Board of Trustees set to vote on Fuchs’ interim presidency
Five days after UF President Ben Sasse’s sudden resignation, the university’s Board of Trustees is set to vote on whether his predecessor Kent Fuchs will take over in the interim in a 5:30 p.m. special meeting Tuesday. If confirmed, Fuchs will take office Aug. 1. Sasse, a 52-year-old former Nebraska Republican Senator, unexpectedly announced Thursday in a lengthy, heartfelt post to X he would resign effective July 31.
UF: Fuchs on board to be interim president
Five days after UF President Ben Sasse’s abrupt resignation, the university said his predecessor Kent Fuchs has agreed to take over in the interim effective Aug. 1. The UF Board of Trustees will officially vote on Fuchs’ interim presidency at a 5:30 p.m. special meeting Tuesday, according to a university-wide email.
Gainesville organization welcomes refugee families amid concerns from residents
Two refugee families arrived in Alachua County thanks to the efforts of a local nonprofit organization. The Greater Gainesville International Center received a second refugee family Wednesday - from Guatemala - as part of a collaboration with the International Rescue Committee, according to a Tuesday newsletter. The center received the first refugee family - from Afghanistan - July 8 as part of the remote placement program through the aid organization.
UF ends investigation into whether six faculty ‘interfered’ with Hamilton Center following pressure from union, major donor
Following pressure from its faculty union and a major donor, UF has closed its investigation into whether six College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty “interfered” with the curriculum development of the Hamilton Center, the university’s state-mandated civic center which has been fast-tracked to become a college. David Richardson, the now-former College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean, notified the six faculty March 4 and 5 they were subject to a “Management Directed Investigation” (MDI).
UF Faculty Senate holds special meeting to approve Hamilton Center degrees, discuss post-tenure review
The UF Faculty Senate held its first-ever summer meeting Friday over Zoom to vote on approval of two degree proposals for the Hamilton Center, the university's state-mandated civic center which has been fast-tracked to become a college by 2025. The Hamilton Center, which aims to teach students the Western canon, has been a focus of tension on campus since it was approved by Florida’s Republican-majority Legislature in 2022.
Tulane University official named next UF Vice President for Construction, Facilities and Auxiliary Operations
Tulane University Vice President Randy Philipson will replace Dave Kratzer as UF’s vice president for construction and facilities beginning July 22, according to a news release. Kratzer will step back to work part-time on select university projects, the news release said. It was unclear why Kratzer stepped down from his vice presidency. “Lots of people wanted him, but we got him,” UF President Ben Sasse wrote.
UF’s Jacksonville campus received $75 million from the state. What’s next?
Gov. Ron DeSantis approved $75 million for UF’s Jacksonville graduate campus in the “Focus on Florida’s Future” budget June 12, edging the campus closer to its required $300 million for construction. For more than a year, UF has been making progress toward establishing a graduate campus in Jacksonville, obtaining approval from the Board of Trustees and permission from the Board of Governors to establish a temporary campus location in downtown Jacksonville.
UF’s first female police chief named Assistant Vice President of Public Safety
Linda Stump-Kurnick, who became UF’s first female police chief in July 2003, will become the Assistant Vice President of Public Safety, according to a Wednesday UF news release. UFPD Deputy Chief Bart Knowles will serve as the UFPD interim chief. A national search for Stump-Kurnick’s successor will start soon, according to the news release. “In more than two decades at UF, she has seen some of the most challenging events anyone can imagine,” UF President Ben Sasse wrote.
Hundreds attend Great Florida Bigfoot Conference in Ocala
Do you believe in Bigfoot? Hundreds of people who on Saturday attended the fourth annual Great Florida Bigfoot Conference do. The conference took place in Ocala at the World Equestrian Center's Exposition Center 2. Tennessee-based Gather Up Events organized the conference, the genesis for which was a 2018 Bigfoot-themed local barbecue, said 55-year-old Martin Pippin, who works closely with Gather Up Events' owner Nikki Beaty.
Hundreds attend Great Florida Bigfoot Conference in Ocala
Do you believe in bigfoot? Hundreds of people who do attended the fourth annual Great Florida Bigfoot Conference in Ocala on Saturday.. The conference took place in Ocala at the World Equestrian Center’s Exposition Center 2. Tennessee-based Gather Up Events organized the conference, the genesis for which was a 2018 bigfoot-themed local barbecue, said 55-year-old Martin Pippin, who works closely with Gather Up Events’ owner Nikki Beaty.
Advances and Challenges in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
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UF student body president elected president of the Florida Student Association
UF Student Body President John Brinkman was elected as chairman and president of the Florida Student Association (FSA) for the 2024-2025 term, according to a May 29 FSA news release.
UF briefly removes Lavender, Black Cultural Living Learning Communities from housing website and application
As a transgender man, Brooke Clayton’s first preference on the housing application was the Springs Complex, the only UF dorm that offers gender neutral housing through the Lavender Living Learning Community. Then, his preference disappeared from the application May 7 — a week before he had to submit it. “That was actually one of the reasons why I ended up committing to UF,” said Clayton, a 17-year-old incoming UF mechanical engineering freshman.
UF, Space Foundation, Blue Origin and universities launch program for students interested in the space industry - The Independent Florida Alligator
UF is collaborating with other universities and companies to create Space-Edge, a space-centered business accelerator to help students break into the space industry, according to a UF news release. The program will pair students with researchers and industry leaders in the space market. Space-Edge will be a 12-week hybrid program covering biomedical topics such as stem cell development, 3D bioprinting and creating medical supplies for microgravity.
UF, Gainesville communities rally on Nakba Day
A crowd of about 50 UF and Gainesville community members wearing keffiyehs and carrying Palestinian flags gathered in the Plaza of the Americas Wednesday evening to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Nakba. The rally — organized by UF Divestment Coalition — also marked the third consecutive week of pro-Palestinian protestors occupying the plaza.
What to expect from UF Student Government this summer
During the Spring semester, the Student Senate passed laws and resolutions covering issues ranging from rebuking ACCENT and Student Government Productions Agency for inviting Nelly to calling upon UF to address climate change and move away from fossil fuels. Looking ahead at the summer session, senators agreed on the budget, redrawing of the voting districts and keeping Marston open 24/7 are top ticket items students should keep a close eye on. Budget issues Sen.
UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean steps down
The dean of UF’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will be stepping down from his position effective June 30, according to a UF news release. David Richardson served as the dean of CLAS since 2015 and was responsible for several programs and initiatives across the college. He will remain as a professor and researcher for the college’s chemistry department, where he has taught for over 40 years. “Education isn’t a job to Dave —it’s a vocation,” wrote UF President Ben Sasse.
Early Experience with Prone Lateral Interbody Fusion in Deformity Correction: A Single-Institution Experience
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Advancing Prone-Transpsoas Spine Surgery: A Narrative Review and Evolution of Indications with Representative Cases
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