Thursday | The Ledger
USF Must Return Time Off to Faculty Members
The University of South Florida last year gave an estimated 5,500 employees this choice: take off three days in late December without pay, or use three days of paid vacation to cover the time.
Thursday | Science Blog
Underwater exploration seeks evidence of early Americans
Where the first Americans came from, when they arrived and how they got here is as lively a debate as ever, only most of the research to date has focused on dry land excavations.
Kottkamp lone Gop Ag candidate, but likely not for long
So far, even with other statewide races crowded with candidates, Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp is the only big-name Republican talking seriously about running in the Republican primary for attorney general.
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medDISPENSE Introduces Simulated Automated Medication Dispensing for Education
This affordable program fulfills a need within nursing and pharmacy tech programs across the country for realistic, simulated systems.
Tardy Mr. Snuggles' ex-owner hears judge's ire at arraignment
The former owner of Mr. Snuggles, a dog found locked inside a car in a parking lot, missed her arraignment this morning, and a warrant was issued for the woman's arrest.
More Evidence That Caffeine Can Jolt Memory
The growing evidence that caffeine consumption may help treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease has received an extra boost from two new studies.
3 Military-Family Stories Inspire Others Raising Blind Children: Musicians Support Scholarship
Raising blind children presents challenges for any family. Dealing with medical issues, finding the best educational programs and fighting society's low expectations can be overwhelming.
Spectrum Scholarship winners announced
The American Library Association's Office for Diversity has chosen its 2009 Spectrum Scholars.
God knows that I am not one to make fun of science. And I hope that many scientific studies pan out.
Master stem cell for human heart identified
For the first time, researchers have identified a single "master" stem cell in humans that is capable of differentiating into all three major cell types that make up the human heart.
Alzheimer's Symptoms Reversed In Mice
The granulocyte-colony stimulating factor significantly reduced levels of the brain-clogging protein beta amyloid deposited in excess in the brains of the Alzheimer's mice, increased the production of new neurons and promoted nerve cell connections.
K2M Launches CASPIAN Spinal System To Address Cervico-Thoracic Pathologies
Main Category: Neurology / Neuroscience Also Included In: Bones / Orthopaedics ; Medical Devices / Diagnostics Article Date: 01 Jul 2009 - 1:00 PDT K2M, Inc., a spinal device company developing innovative solutions for the treatment of complex spinal pathologies, today announced the launch of the CASPIAN Spinal System.
Doctors Stumped by 16-Year-Old With Toddler's Body, Brain
Brooke Greenberg looks like a toddler - but, astonishingly, she is 16 years old.
Cleared by a jury, man is labeled a terrorist
Gary Meringer pulled out of his driveway in his red sedan on a rainy Florida morning.
Growing Concern Over MRSA Transmission Between Pets And Their Owners
Main Category: MRSA / Drug Resistance Also Included In: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Article Date: 22 Jun 2009 A review published in the July edition of The Lancet Infectious Diseases discusses septic syndromes and bite-related infections caused by cats and dogs.
Worry Over AIDS Hides Rising STD Infections
Published: Friday, June 26, 2009 at 11:45 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, June 26, 2009 at 11:45 p.m. LAKELAND Other sexually transmitted diseases don't get the attention HIV does, which causes Dr.
Grab a Tool and Change Your Brain
Pick up a golf club and your brain may do more than look for an easy par three. New research suggests that the brain considers tools to be extensions of the body.
Dali Museum Needs Financial Help
The new $35 million Salvador Dali museum in St. Petersburg is on pace for a January 2011 opening, but the museum still needs about $9 million to complete construction.
Naming successor to Busansky an opportunity, risk for Crist
Since the age of President Andrew Jackson, patronage has been a prized privilege that executives have used to maintain and reward the support of their most fervent followers.
People getting staph infections from pets, study says
By DIANNA SMITH WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Cats and dogs are giving more owners a staph infection resistant to certain antibiotics, according to the results of a study released this week.Doctors from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa say the transmission of MRSA is on the rise because of animal bites and scratches.