A new study disputes the long-term savings of bariatric surgery, dashing hopes that the procedure could help keep medical costs under control.
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Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - February 25, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Sanford-Burnham renews Takeda deal
In their ongoing quest to find a solution to the nation's obesity epidemic, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute and Florida Hospital have renewed a research agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.
The partnership is a great example... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - February 24, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
At Orlando lab, researchers look for secrets to boosting metabolism
The unassuming chamber looks like a budget motel room with a treadmill. Yet behind the ho-hum interior lies a sophisticated system that can precisely measure — minute-by-minute — how many calories the subject inside is burning.
It also can... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - February 22, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Fiscal cliff could dent Orlando's biomed cluster
Peering through microscopes, Dr. Dwight Towler and colleagues see tiny building blocks that one day could help cure cancer or other deadly illnesses. But they don't need special equipment to see the slowdown in federal money for biomedical research as the... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - February 11, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Big-bucks incentives for biomed don't guarantee success
Welcome to Florida, where state dollars are as plentiful as sunshine when it comes to padding private-sector budgets.
That was the message received by biotech outfits such as the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, lured here in 2006 with more... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - February 9, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Phil Lebovitz, institute director. Tapper worked as practice group administrator for The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates from September 2009 until joining the institute.
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Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - February 4, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
UCF ranked among Top 20 schools where students seek 'sugar daddies'
The struggling University of Central Florida business major struck a deal.
Needing money, she turned to a "sugar daddy" she found on a popular website.
They had dinner. They had sex. Her take: $200.
A few months later, when she needed to buy textbooks,... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - February 3, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Reed resigns as CEO of Sanford-Burnham
Dr. John Reed has resigned as chief executive officer of Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, its board of directors announced last month. Reed has accepted the position of head of Roche Pharma Research and Early Development.
Dr. Kristiina Vuori,... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - February 3, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Seau lawsuit adds to NFL empire in disarray
How is that State of the Union speech working out for you, Mr. Goodell?
Just days before the signature sporting event in the United Football States of America, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reigns over an empire in disarray.
The family of Junior Seau... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - January 23, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Health-Care Summit: America's health, costs lie behind economic slide
Once the strongest economy in the world, America has been on a steady downhill slide. One big reason: Americans' poor health and the high cost of their care.
That was some of the bad news from the Florida Health Care Affordability Summit, which met in... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - January 23, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Travel group will study if vacation is good for your health
Ever uncork a bottle of red wine with the thought, "Besides, it's good for my heart," or cite antioxidants as a reason to indulge in dark chocolate? Then the U.S. travel industry has a campaign designed just for you — and, perhaps, for Orlando and... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - January 21, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
If you go: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Wheeling Nailers
What: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Wheeling Nailers
When: 7 Thursday night
Where: Amway Center
Records: Solar Bears, 15-20-2-2 (34 points); Nailers, 18-13-2-4 (42 points)
The Buzz: The ECHL teams will meet again at 7 Saturday night and 3 p.m. Monday at... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - January 16, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
FDLE rejects review request from victim in OPD officer's rape case
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will not conduct an independent review of the sexual-battery case against a now-retired Orlando police officer, despite a police harassment claim by the victim in the case.
Roderick Johnson is accused of raping a... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - January 14, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Altamonte Springs man faces 18 child sex charges
A 31-year-old Seminole County man was arrested and denied bond on 18 charges related to sex with minors Wednesday.
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's cyber crimes unit and officers with the Altamonte Springs Police Department... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - January 10, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Garage Sale for a Cure to benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will hold a Garage Sale for a Cure on Saturday, Jan. 12. According to a press release, "The sale will take place just off of Winter Park Road by the Sunoco Gas Station in the adjacent parking lot. Bring your check books and... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)
Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research - January 7, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
