AAA and UF recommend vehicle features for senior drivers
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Thicker steering wheels, wide-angle mirrors, larger dashboard controls and six-way adjustable seats are features seniors should consider when choosing a vehicle.
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Out-of-whack protein may boost Parkinson’s
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A single change in a protein may play a role in whether someone develops Parkinson’s disease, say University of Florida Genetics Institute researchers writing in a recent issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Urinary dysfunction troubles men who undergo prostate removal
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Men with prostate cancer who have their prostate removed cite sexual dysfunction as the most common side effect after surgery, but urinary dysfunction troubles these patients most, reports a University of Florida researcher. What’s more, many aren’t emotionally prepared to face these complications.
UF scientists test the safety of experimental drug for vision loss
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In a first-of-its-kind safety research study, University of Florida researchers have injected an anti-inflammatory compound into the eye of a person with a sight-robbing disease.