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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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Oh My Aching Back: Do Yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong Help?
February 06, 2020
Researchers provide a comprehensive review of the effects of movement-based mind-body interventions on chronic low back pain.
Choosing Common Pain Relievers: It's Complicated
February 05, 2020
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examine benefits and risks of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to provide guidance to health care providers and their patients in their clinical decision-making.
Study Shows New Way to Treat Stroke Using an Already FDA-Approved Drug
January 29, 2020
Researchers from FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine are the first to report on the neuroprotective properties of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, an already FDA-approved drug.
Genetic Testing in Diverse Young Breast Cancer Patients over a Decade
January 28, 2020
Researchers examined racial and ethnic differences in genetic testing frequency and results among diverse breast cancer patients diagnosed at age 50 or younger from January 2007 to December 2017.
Migraine Headaches? Consider Aspirin for Treatment and Prevention
December 03, 2019
A review from researchers in FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine supports the use of high dose aspirin to treat acute migraine as well as low dose daily aspirin to prevent recurrent attacks.
FAU Launches Genomics and Predictive Health Certificate
November 21, 2019
The Schmidt College of Medicine program is one of only two in Florida's State University System to train future clinicians and scientists in this emerging field to understand and improve human health.
Regular Use of Pain, Sleep Prescriptions Linked to High Frailty Risk
November 14, 2019
A novel study by FAU and the Oregon Research Institute is the first to show that regular use of prescription drugs for pain and sleep increases frailty risk in older adults by 95 percent.
Machine-learning Algorithms Track Tremors in Parkinson's Patients
October 30, 2019
FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers developed algorithms that, combined with wearable sensors, can continuously monitor the severity of tremors in patients with Parkinson's disease.
Society is Rejecting Facts; Medical Researchers Can Help
October 16, 2019
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers say that medical researchers must help the public understand the rigorous process of science to discern anecdotes and fake news from peer-reviewed scientific results.
Chair Yoga More Effective than Music in Adults with Advanced Dementia
October 02, 2019
FAU researchers are the first to look at the effects of chair yoga on older adults with advanced dementia and compare them with music therapy and chair-based exercise.
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