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New U.S. and Global Challenges in Vaccinations of Adults
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers discuss the multifactorial barriers in vaccinations globally and new and clinical public health challenges in vaccinations of U.S. adults.
NAM Selects FAU for Substance Use, Opioid Crises Collaborative
FAU was recently selected to participate in the National Academy of Medicine's Action Collaborative on Combatting Substance Use Opioid Crises Core Competency Implementation Pilot Project.
Dr. Kantorow's Research Team
As the summer sun blazes down on Florida, it’s crucial to understand the risks of UV light exposure to our eyes and how to protect our vision.
FAU Hosts Inaugural Amyloid Related Diseases Summit
The summit brought together leading scientists in the field across North America and Europe to discuss the latest research and advancements in the study of amyloid-related diseases.
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Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade
October 28, 2024
Using a national survey of 88,183 U.S. adolescents in grades nine to 12, a study shows marijuana use declined from 2011 to 2021. Findings also reveal changing landscapes of use by gender, race, and ethnicity.
New U.S. and Global Challenges in Vaccinations of Adults
October 07, 2024
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers discuss the multifactorial barriers in vaccinations globally and new and clinical public health challenges in vaccinations of U.S. adults.
Alarming Surge: Global Crisis of Childhood Overweight and Obesity
September 26, 2024
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers "sound the alarm" on the rise of childhood obesity in the U.S. and globally and call for a multifaceted approach to address this epidemic.
Master Copper Regulator Discovery May Offer Alzheimer's Clues
September 18, 2024
A groundbreaking study by FAU researchers using a tiny roundworm, links the worm gene swip-10 to copper regulation, which could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders.
NAM Selects FAU for Substance Use, Opioid Crises Collaborative
August 19, 2024
FAU was recently selected to participate in the National Academy of Medicine's Action Collaborative on Combatting Substance Use Opioid Crises Core Competency Implementation Pilot Project.
Emerging Diagnostic Tools for Early Diagnosis of Endometriosis
August 15, 2024
Researchers from FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine address a major clinical and public health challenge in a commentary published in The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Gynaecology & Obstetrics.
A 'One in a Million' Shot to Tackle Dopamine-Linked Brain Disorders
August 12, 2024
With the help of a tiny, transparent worm, FAU researchers have identified novel players in dopamine signaling by taking advantage of a powerful platform generated via the Million Mutation Project (MMP).
Alcohol Use in Older Adults Doubles Risk of Brain Bleeds from Falls
August 08, 2024
A study by FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers is among the first to examine the link between alcohol use and brain bleeds in 3,128 older adults who sustained a head trauma from a fall.
Uncontrolled Hypertension: The Old 'Silent Killer' is Alive and Well
August 01, 2024
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers alert health care providers that uncontrolled high blood pressure is one of the most common, serious and increasing conditions in their patients.
Challenging ED Protocols for Geriatric Head Injuries, Blood Thinners
June 25, 2024
FAU researchers examined the incidence of delayed intracranial hemorrhage in older adults on anticoagulants in the emergency department and found a significantly lower rate than previously reported.
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