AI 'Speaks' Genetic 'Dialect' to Predict Future SARS-CoV-2 Mutations
FAU engineering researchers have developed a powerful AI model called Deep Novel Mutation Search that predicts SARS-CoV-2 virus mutations more accurately and efficiently than costly and lengthy lab experiments.
AI Predicts COVID-19 Risks, Severity, Treatment in Hospital Patients
FAU researchers and collaborators used an AI-driven decision support system to predict the need for ICU, IMCU and mechanical ventilation in patients admitted to a South Florida hospital with COVID-19.
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.
Growth from Adversity: How Older Adults Bounced Back from COVID-19
A study by FAU nursing researchers highlights the remarkable resilience of older adults (median age 86) in a South Florida retirement community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Choosing Over the Counter Drugs for COVID 19? It's Complicated
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and academic colleagues took a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, NSAIDs and aspirin to treat mild symptoms of COVID-19.
Study Examines Substance Use in First Responders During the Pandemic
Little is known about the factors related with first responder drug and alcohol use during the pandemic. Researchers surveyed 2,801 U.S. law enforcement, fire and EMS workers in the early stages of COVID-19.
FAU Study Explores Incarceration, Employment and Re-offense
A researcher from the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice investigated the effectiveness of transitional employment programs and cognitive behavioral interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Study Finds Offering Paid Sick Leave is Good for U.S. Business
FAU and CSU researchers systematically reviewed 22 years of research examining the relationship between paid sick leave benefits and short-term and long-term U.S. business outcomes.
AI Model Predicts if a COVID-19 Test Might be Positive or Not
Researchers from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science have trained five classification algorithms to create an accurate model that proactively predicts COVID-19 test results.
Needs, Challenges for COVID-19 Boosters and Other Vaccines in the U.S.
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers have published a commentary in "The American Journal of Medicine" to provide the most updated guidance to health care providers on boosters and vaccines.