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ACES: Ace Inhibitors Combined with Exercise for Hypertensive Seniors
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5-Hydroxymethylation Patterns in cDNA from Patients Presenting with Suspicion of Ovarian Carcinoma
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Robert Holloway, MD
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MoTrPAC: Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium
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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.
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.
Encouraging Pregnant Women to Get Vaccinated
June 2, 2022
This AHA podcast discusses why pregnant women are more prone to serious infections related to COVID-19 and what they can do to protect themselves and their babies.
AdventHealth Physician Appointed to Florida’s First Rare Disease Advisory Council
June 1, 2022
Dr. Rajan Wadhawan talks about why making recommendations to state leaders as part of the inaugural Florida’s Rare Disease Advisory Council is so important and helps improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Ademola Adewale: "I almost walked away from medicine."
May 24, 2022
Dr. Ademola Adewale discusses burnout, his journey to wholeness, his focus on helping providers recognize and improve their mental health, and more.
How Assembling an Orchestra Can Improve Physician Well-Being
May 2022 Edition
Dr. Vincent Hsu and Dr. Omayra Mansfield discuss how the orchestra, which started at the height of the Delta surge, has become a way to reflect, bond and heal through music.
Seeing Makes the Difference: Augmented Reality in the OR
April 20, 2022
Dr. Chetan Patel discusses his invention called iSight and the new applications that use augmented reality and robotics in surgery which improve precision and bring the operating room into the 21st century.
AdventHealth Physician Appointed to Florida’s First Rare Disease Advisory Council
April 10, 2022
Dr. Rajan Wadhawan, Senior Executive Officer at AdventHealth for Children and AdventHealth for Women discusses his advisory work in rare disease research, the evolution of his career, advice for other healthcare leaders, and more.
New Study Finds Ondansetron Use Associated with Lower COVID-19 Mortality
April 7, 2022
Physicians and scientists from AdventHealth and BERG recently completed a preprint study on MedRxiv.org that found ondansetron is associated with lower COVID-19 mortality, particularly for patients on a ventilator.
AdventHealth Puts High Value on Physician Experience
March 30, 2022
Omayra Mansfield, MD is tasked with boosting physician well-being and the physician experience. She talks about well-being resources offered and how AdventHealth is leading in this space.
Groundbreaking Study on How Molecules Respond to Exercise
March 6, 2022
Bret Goodpaster, Ph.D. discusses the importance of preventative health, how genetics shape health, understanding how exercise is good for people on a molecular level, the MoTrPAC Study and more.
One Kidney at a Time
March 3, 2022
Robert Metzger, MD reflects on kidney transplantation over nearly six decades and looks ahead to how the industry will innovate for the future.
A Reflection on Nearly Six Decades of Advancing Transplantation
Feb. 18, 2022
Dr. Robert Metzger walks through the early days of transplantation, the creation of the AdventHealth Transplant Center and discusses the future of transplantation.
Clinical Perspectives on Leveraging Data and Artificial Intelligence
Feb. 2022
In this monthly Virtual Roundtable Discussion, Dr. Neil Finkler discusses how health systems and hospitals are taking actionable steps to harness data and using AI to solve their most pressing problems.
Saving Lives One Kidney at a Time: A Reflection on Six Decades of Transplantation
Feb. 9, 2022
After nearly 60 years, the father of AdventHealth transplant program, Robert Metzger, MD, retires and looks back on how transplant surgery and kidney donation has evolved.
Hospitalists Demonstrate Resiliency in the Face of Challenge
Feb. 3, 2022
Dr. Neil Finkler discusses the challenges hospitalists faced as the pandemic continued, including managing resources, staffing shortages and working with partners.
Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnant Women
Jan. 14, 2022
Dr. Rachel Humphrey discusses the research behind why pregnant women should get vaccinated in this opinion editorial story.
Forging International Care Connections During the Delta Surge: A Reflection on Providing COVID-19 Medical Relief to India
Jan. 18, 2022
Just as the Delta variant began ravaging India this past spring, one AdventHealth physician discusses the journey of providing medical relief to India during COVID and how forging international care connections during the delta surge had its challenges and rewards.
Five Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Delta Surge
Jan. 2, 2022
In this podcast, Dr. Victor Herrera and Dr. Neil Finkler explain forecasting data, workforce constraints, the need for clinical leaders to engage with the community, healthcare disparities, and more.
Characteristics of the MET Exon 14 Skipping Mutation NSCLC Population
Dec. 1, 2021
Dr. Mark A. Socinski discusses the patient population of the trials targeting MET exon 14 skipping mutations in non–small cell lung cancer.
COVID-19 Vaccine Radio PSA
Sept. 16, 2021
Epidemiologist Dr. Vincent Hsu urges all eligible Floridians to get vaccinated in his role as clinical ambassador to the American Hospital Association.
Developing Augmented Reality Eyeglasses for Surgeons
Sept. 14, 2021
Dr. Chetan Patel saw a major need for a new technology while in surgery and worked to patent this AR technology.
Q&A: System’s Chief Clinical Officer Keeps Striving to Innovate
Harnessing Another Tool for Treating Brain Cancer
July/August 2021
Dr. Melvin Field and Dr. Imran Mohiuddin explain GammaTile: tiny tiles, no bigger than postage stamps, that target cancer cells in the brain after surgery.
Podcast: Physician well-being
July 9, 2021
In this podcast, Dr. Neil Finkler addresses the need to destigmatize mental health support for physicians and reduce burnout.
Interview with Neil Finkler, Chief Clinical Officer at AdventHealth
Proning Process Increased Better Outcomes in ICU COVID-19 Patients


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