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AI-powered imaging device tested in real-time as part of AdventHealth prostate cancer research study
Science and InnovationA new clinical research study, conducted in partnership between CytoVeris Inc. and AdventHealth in Central Florida, will investigate the precision of using an AI-powered imaging device during surgery...
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AdventHealth physicians explain Post-COVID Clinic model and first year research findings during American Hospital Association podcast
Coronavirus UpdatesAs the health care community evolves from pandemic to endemic, many hospitals are realizing the need for multidisciplinary COVID-19 clinics, like the AdventHealth model. AdventHealth physicians share...
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Research and teaching are our future: AdventHealth Chief Clinical Officer reflects on three decades of leadership
BusinessAs AdventHealth Central Florida Division Chief Clinical Officer, Neil Finkler, M.D., prepares to retire he reflects on his three decades with AdventHealth, the highlights of how he saw medicine change...
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Bridge-enhanced Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (BEAR®) Implant Promotes Healing of Native Torn ACL in Pediatric Patients
For PhysiciansThe incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, one of the most common sports injuries in pediatric patients, has increased during the last 20 years with females at higher risk, and most...
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Sub-specialized Care for Pediatric Head and Neck Tumors Needed to Optimize Surgical Outcomes
For PhysiciansOn October 14, 2022, 13-year-old Zoe Rodriguez came into the AdventHealth for Children emergency room with severe neck pain. Upon evaluation, we found a rare 5 cm benign dermoid tumor with CTNNb1...
Upcoming Events
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February 20 - March 3, 2023
10th Annual International Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery Symposium (OSAS)
AdventHealth Nicholson Center
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March 2 - 3, 2023
Central Florida Metabolism Triangle: Metabolism and Physiology 2023
Johns Hopkins All Children's Research and Education Building
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March 3, 2023
Robotic/Laparoscopic Right Complete Mesocolic Excision (CME) with Intracorporeal Anastomosis
AdventHealth Nicholson Center
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April 14, 2023
2023 Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Neck Ultrasound
AdventHealth Nicholson Center
Clinical Trials in Multiple Areas of Focus
With over 550 active studies annually, our research provides hope to all ages, from NICU to seniors.
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Currently Enrolling
ACES: Ace Inhibitors Combined with Exercise for Hypertensive Seniors
Principal Investigator:
Bret Goodpaster, PhD
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5-Hydroxymethylation Patterns in cDNA from Patients Presenting with Suspicion of Ovarian Carcinoma
Principal Investigator:
Robert Holloway, MD
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MoTrPAC: Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium
Principal Investigator:
Bret Goodpaster, PhD
AdventHealth Clinicians in the News
In every specialty, AdventHealth clinicians pioneer innovations that inspire healing and lead their fields in medical breakthroughs for the future of health care. Discover how our world-class researchers, scientists and physicians are making headlines.
Long COVID: Preparing for the Next Major Chronic Illness
March 8, 2023
AdventHealth physicians share how the Post-COVID Clinic operates, the improvements in patient outcomes and their first year of research findings in an American Hospital Association podcast.
AdventHealth Chief Clinical Officer reflects on three decades of leadership
Feb. 18, 2023
Neil Finkler, M.D., reflects on his three decades with AdventHealth as he retires and shares his hopes for clinicians in the future.
A multi-disciplinary team approach to childhood obesity
Feb. 16, 2022
Dr. Angela Fals reflects on the past 12 years of the pediatric weight management program at AdventHealth for Children, provides insight on how to launch and operate this type of program, and emphasizes the relationships with pediatricians and sub-specialist colleagues in the community.
AdventHealth part of new FDA-approved drug to delay onset of Type 1 diabetes
Jan. 29, 2023
Anna Casu, M.D. explains the work AdventHealth is doing with Tzield, the first and only FDA-approved drug to delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes.
AdventHealth receives the Healthcare Innovation of the Year award for the world’s first-ever virtual advanced MRI program
Jan. 5, 2023
Exercise-induced molecules may inspire the next generation of neuroprotective drugs, according to Kirk Erickson, Ph.D.
Mitigating Colorectal Cancer Treatment Risks Through ctDNA Testing
Jan. 9, 2023
Mohamedtaki Tejani, MD, director of GI Oncology at Advent Health, discusses how many risks associated with chemotherapy may be mitigated by incorporating ctDNA testing into medical decisions for colorectal cancer patients.
A decade of discovery at the AdventHealth Translational Research Institute
Jan. 3, 2023
Dr. Steven R. Smith, Chief Scientific Officer at AdventHealth discusses the ground-breaking research studies currently underway at TRI and why translational research work is so important.
The Exec: Chief Clinical Officer makes predictions for 2023
Dec. 28, 2022
AdventHealth's Neil Finkler, M.D., predicts healthcare workforce shortages will spur adoption of technology such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
The Healing Power of Music: How AdventHealth Staff Formed an Orchestra During the Pandemic
Dec. 8, 2022
Vincent Hsu, M.D. shares his personal story performing with colleagues in the AdventHealth Orchestra and how it helped improve his well-being during the challenges during the pandemic.
New Commercially Available PCR Test Detects 3 Brain-Eating Amoebas in 3 Hours
Nov. 16, 2022
AdventHealth physician develops new commercially available PCR test can detect three common brain-eating amoebas in three hours: Naegleria fowleri, Balamuthia mandrilaris, and Acanthamoeba spp.
How a Data-Driven Command Center Can Improve ED Outcomes
Nov. 8, 2022
AdventHealth's data-driven Mission Control Command Center is allowing the health system to improve emergency department outcomes through bed capacity management.
AdventHealth criticizes organ transplant system
Nov. 2, 2022
Leaders at AdventHealth, including Dr. Bobby Nibhanupudy, M.D., are calling for improvements in the U.S. organ transplant system.
AdventHealth ctDNA testing research underway for colorectal patients
Oct. 22, 2022
Dr. Mohamedtaki Tejani, Medical Director, GI Oncology Program at the AdventHealth Cancer Institute, explains three clinical trials underway at AdventHealth to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of different types of ctDNA testing for colorectal cancer patients.
AdventHealth physician first in Central Florida to use Anovo Surgical System
Oct. 15, 2022
Dr. Erica Stockwell recently made history by being the first in the hospital system to do a robotic gynecologic procedure on the new Anovo Surgical System.
AdventHealth among first in the U.S. to use new MITRIS RESILIA Bioprosthetic Mitral Replacement Valve
Oct. 15, 2022
AdventHealth Orlando Cardiovascular Surgeon Kevin Accola, M.D., participated in the COMMENCE pre-market clinical trial to evaluate the new MITRIS valve's safety and effectiveness.
AdventHealth creates new brain-eating amoeba detection test
Oct. 14, 2022
AdventHealth physician Jose Alexander, M.D. discusses his focus on brain-eating amoebas & how he and his team were able to use protocols from COVID-19 to better the testing & treatment for those infected.
New AdventHealth clinic focuses on treating patients with long COVID-19
Oct. 12, 2022
AdventHealth opens a new clinic aimed at treating long COVID-19 patients and Dwayne Gordon, M.D. talks about what symptoms we're seeing in our patients as well as the research involved to gain a better understanding of how COVID interacts with the human body.
AdventHealth using 'mission control' center to improve care coordination metrics
Sept. 28, 2022
AdventHealth is using a command center it calls "mission control" to improve its care coordination metrics and Sanjay Pattani, M.D., emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer of AdventHealth Mission Control, explains more.
How the Current Organ Transplant System Failed Patients and Providers
Sept. 27, 2022
The current organ transplant system and its methods for organ allocations have caused conflicts and failed providers and patients, explains Dr. Bobby Nibhanupudy, M.D. medical director of the abdominal transplant program at AdventHealth.
How Can Alzheimer’s Impact Be Minimized through Early Diagnosis?
Sept. 13, 2022
AdventHealth Chief Science Officer Dr. Steven R. Smith explains how the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative's new testing could lead to early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, which may help minimize the physical, emotional, and financial impacts on patients and their families.
Hepatic Arterial Infusion Pump Offers New Hope to Patients with Liver Metastases from Colorectal and Bile Duct Cancers
Sept. 7, 2022
AdventHealth's Dr. Sebastian de la Fuente discuss the importance of AdventHealth Cancer Institute (AHCI) recently becoming the second center in Florida to offer hepatic artery infusion (HAI) as a treatment option for patients with colorectal liver metastases or cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).
AdventHealth Reaches Milestone with 100th Gynecological Procedure Using Senhance
August 8, 2022
Dr. Steven McCarus, uses this surgical system, which is unique in Florida at AdventHealth Winter Park, is more precise, minimally invasive and helps lead to quicker patient recovery with little or no scarring.
Adventhealth Opens New Post-COVID Clinic for Long COVID-19 Patients
July 25, 2022
Dwayne Gordon, M.D. discusses the difficulty of diagnosing long COVID and the research underway to learn how long COVID affects the body and possible treatment options.
Extensive Patient Evaluation Key Element of New Long COVID Clinic
July 12, 2022
AdventHealth opens a new clinic aimed at treating long COVID-19 patients and Dwayne Gordon, M.D. talks about what symptoms we're seeing in our first patients as well as the research involved to gain a better understanding of how COVID interacts with the human body.
How AdventHealth is Improving the Physician Experience
July 5, 2022
Omayra Mansfield M.D. focuses on what has been rolling out in the past year to help physicians balance their well-being and have an improved overall experience at AdventHealth during this podcast.
AdventHealth for Women surgeon Steven McCarus, MD, reaches milestone with 100th gynecological procedure using Senhance
June 23, 2022
One hundred women have now benefitted from a surgical system, unique in Florida at AdventHealth Winter Park, that is more precise, minimally invasive and helps lead to quicker patient recovery with little or no scarring.
Prescription exercise? How Doctors are Tailoring Workout Plans
June 6, 2022
NBC correspondent John Torres reports on a groundbreaking study that AdventHealth is partnering with the National Institutes of Health which could help doctors prescribe personalized workout plans for patients.


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