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- 1USF Health offers minimally invasive thyroid removal alternative▼USF Health offers a minimally invasive alternative to thyroid removal
USF Health is highlighting a minimally invasive alternative to traditional thyroid removal surgery. The approach, promoted by the University of South Florida's health division, aims to reduce scarring and recovery time for patients who need thyroid procedures. Details on the technique, patient eligibility and outcomes have not been provided in the available coverage.
- 2USF Health to train nuclear pharmacists with new federal funding▼USF Health to train nuclear pharmacists for emerging cancer treatments with new federal funding
USF Health has received new federal funding to train nuclear pharmacists who will prepare radiopharmaceuticals used in emerging cancer treatments. The programme aims to build workforce capacity as radiopharmaceutical therapies expand in oncology, addressing a shortage of specialists qualified to handle radioactive drugs safely.
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The city of Marília, in São Paulo state, has released almost R$400,000 in funding for the renovation of the USF da Fazenda do Estado, a basic health unit serving the local community. The funds will go toward improving the facility's infrastructure, and residents are following news of the investment as public healthcare conditions remain a constant concern in Brazilian cities.
- 4USF Health's Racha Khalaf named to Tampa Bay 40 Under 40▼USF Health pediatric GI chief Racha Khalaf named to Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 40 Under 40
Racha Khalaf, chief of pediatric gastroenterology at USF Health, has been named to the Tampa Bay Business Journal's 40 Under 40 list. The honor recognizes young professionals in the Tampa Bay region for career achievement and community leadership, and highlights her role leading the pediatric GI division at the University of South Florida.