Neonatal Sepsis: Understanding and Preventing Risks for Your Newborn
September 5, 2024 By Jennifer Cruz-Urbano Media Contact Share September is Sepsis Awareness Month, which was established in 2011 to shine a light on this…
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Sepsis Awareness Month: Understanding a Hidden Threat
September is Sepsis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about sepsis, a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. Sepsis affects 1.7 million people and claims 350,000 adult lives in the U.S. annually. This month, we join…
DNP Student Study Shows Proper Oral Care May Lower Pneumonia Risk in All Patients
Courtney Rodriguez-Cayro, a UF Health nurse and UF College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice student, believed lax patient oral hygiene standards were responsible for an increase in cases of pneumonia. A study she helped design setting formal oral care protocols in one unit, saw a drop in cases and…
Congrats to Dayuan Wang! Dayuan was selected as the PHHP AI fellow for the academic year 2024-2025
Dayuan WangProgram: Ph.D. in biostatisticsProject: With the help of artificial intelligence techniques, Wang will test a series of statistical and computational strategies to improve detection of copy number variants, a type of genetic variation that involves duplications or deletions of specific genomic segments. These variations…
Get Involved, Participate in Research: Healthy Control Recruitment
Get Involved, Participate in Research: Healthy Control Recruitment Join Us in Advancing Medical Knowledge and Improving Health Outcomes for Sepsis Patients Our research studies are essential for developing new treatments and therapies that can improve health outcomes for sepsis patients. We are currently seeking healthy control participants to…
Sepsis & Critical Illness Center Shines at the 47th Shock Society Conference
The 47th Annual Shock Society Conference was an exceptional event for the Sepsis & Critical Illness Center (SCIRC), highlighting our ongoing commitment to advancing medical research, fostering professional growth, and building a strong, cohesive team. Our participation was marked by groundbreaking presentations, prestigious awards for our faculty and residents, and…
Get Involved: Join SHOCK’s Committees and Make a Difference!
Get Involved: Join SHOCK’s Committeesand Make a Difference! As a valued member of our association, you are at the heart of everything we do. Your insights, experiences, and dedication are vital to our mission, and we are excited to invite you to take an even more active role by…
SCIRC Announces the Emeritus Transition of Dr. Lyle Moldawer and the Appointment of Dr. Robert Maile as Co-director Alongside Dr. Philip Efron.
SCIRC Announces the emeritus Transition of Dr. Lyle Moldawer and the Appointment of Dr. Robert Maile as Co-director Alongside Dr. Philip Efron. Gainesville, FL 05.28.24 — Leadership Changes at Sepsis & Critical Illness Research Center (SCIRC) The Sepsis & Critical Illness Research Center (SCIRC) is pleased…
Turn your ICU BLUE MONTH
On Friday, May 17th, 2024, our team participated in the “Turn Your ICU Blue” event for NCCAR month. It was a meaningful opportunity for our SCCM team to come together and celebrate, raise awareness, and recognize the valuable contributions of our nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, nutritionists, APPs, fellows, and…
