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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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Trick-or-treat for Halloween? Here's What You Need to Know
October 08, 2020
Terry Adirim, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine, answers some of the most frequently asked questions and offers tips regarding COVID-19 and "trick-or-treating" during the pandemic.
FAU Moves Up in 'U.S. News & World Report's'  List of Top Universities
September 14, 2020
Florida Atlantic University moved up in the U.S. News & World Report list of "Top Public Schools," to No. 136 in this year's ranking of the nation's best universities. FAU ranked No. 140 in 2020.
High-risk Patients for Colorectal Cancer Lack Colonoscopy Knowledge
September 14, 2020
An FAU Schmidt College of Medicine study shows a lack of knowledge of patients with biopsy proven advanced colorectal polyps about their need for repeat colonoscopy and the proper surveillance interval.
FAU Awarded $2.4 Million NSF Grant to Train Data Scientists
September 10, 2020
Researchers from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team at FAU will train graduate students in data science technologies and applications.
Mindfulness with Paced Breathing and Lowering Blood Pressure
September 09, 2020
Increased stress may adversely affect health and well-being. FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and collaborators explore the possibility that mindfulness with paced breathing reduces blood pressure.
Guilt by Dissociation: Study Sheds Light on Serotonin in Autism
September 02, 2020
A study by a leading FAU neuroscientist and collaborators on serotonin, a mood-regulating molecule in the brain that regulates many brain synapses, is helping to unravel a neurotransmitter puzzle.
COVID-19: How South Korea Prevailed While the U.S. Failed
August 20, 2020
In a commentary in "The American Journal of Medicine," researchers demonstrate the stark differences in public health strategies from two democratic republics: South Korea and the United States.
FAU's New Medical Students Pledge to Combat Healthcare Disparities
August 13, 2020
FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine recently welcomed the incoming class of 2020 with a virtual White Coat Ceremony and White Coats-4-Care Donor event.
New Study on Development of Parkinson's Disease is 'On the Nose'
August 03, 2020
The loss of a sense of smell is known to be one of the earliest signs of Parkinson's disease (PD). In a new study, an FAU neuroscientist and colleagues link inflammation, olfaction and pathology seen in PD.
Back to School? FAU Pandemic Expert Answers Most FAQs about COVID-19
July 21, 2020
Dr. Terry Adirim in FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 and return to school for school-age children.
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