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Comparing Mental Illness, Gun Violence in the U.S., Australia and U.K.
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers found similar rates of mental illness in the U.S., Australia and the U.K., yet significantly higher gun violence deaths in the U.S.
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FAU Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms
FAU researchers are seeking additional participants in Cape Coral for a study evaluating the potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.
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Green Macroalga Has Replaced Seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon
A long-term FAU Harbor Branch study shows since 2011, parts of the Indian River Lagoon's benthic cover has changed from primarily seagrass until 2015, to primarily the green macroalga C. prolifera after 2018.
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Palm Health Foundation Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellows
Five FAU Ph.D. students have been selected to receive the "Computational Brain Science and Health Graduate Fellowships," through a generous gift of $1 million from the Palm Health Foundation in 2022.
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Suboptimal Follow-up, Prevention in Geriatric Fall-related Head Trauma
FAU researchers explored the rates of primary care physician follow-up by older adults with a fall-related head injury resulting in an emergency department visit, risk assessment and preventive strategies.
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New FAU Poll Delves Into Florida Voters' Opinions
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FAU Study Reduces 'Vivid Imagery' That Fuels Addiction Cravings
Researchers tested 'Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing' in adults with substance use disorder to transform dysfunctional memories stored in the brain through processing and integration.
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FAU, NAI Offer Students Intellectual Property Certificate
FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science and the National Academy of Inventors® announced the expansion of an intellectual property certificate for students to gain knowledge on protecting innovations.
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APEX Accelerator at FAU Helps Businesses Access Government Contracts
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FAU Receives Grant from Community Foundation of Broward
More than 3 million adults across Florida have mental health conditions, including veterans suffering from PTSD.