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FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers will develop a targeted approach to eliminate the guesswork in medication management to reduce the risk of adverse drug events - particularly dangerous falls.
Michael R. Dobbs, M.D., and Ann Wood at the second annual 'FairfaxWood Amyloid Related Diseases Summit'
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine recently hosted the summit, bringing together top scientists from North America and Europe to discuss the latest amyloid research and advancements.
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Florida Atlantic University has been ranked among the 2025 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
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'Carb' Treatment for Stroke Receives New U.S. Patent
April 12, 2023
An invention by a researcher in FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine designed to treat ischemic stroke, protect brain tissue from injury and minimize the size of a brain infarct has received a new U.S. patent.
'New Horizons in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias' Awardees
March 31, 2023
In recognition of the quality of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias research at FAU, the university launched the "New Horizons in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)" Pilot Funding à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã.
FAU Announces Winners of 2023 'Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition'
March 21, 2023
Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the seventh annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition hosted by the Graduate College.
They Matched! FAU's Soon-to-be Physicians Celebrate 'Match' Day
March 17, 2023
The Schmidt College of Medicine's class of 2023 opened their sealed envelopes at noon on this "Match Day," and learned where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training.
Men Over 65 at Greater Risk than Women of Skull Fractures from Falls
March 08, 2023
Researchers from FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine conducted a study comparing the risk of skull fractures from falls in geriatric males and females and uncovered some unexpected results.
Physicians Should Screen Youth for Cyberbullying, Social Media Use
March 02, 2023
FAU physicians recommend primary care physicians screen adolescents and young adults for inappropriate or misuse of social media and cyberbullying using screening tools developed for health care settings.
Researchers Endorse Widespread Naloxone to Stop Drug Overdose Deaths
February 15, 2023
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers propose a call to action to ensure the widest distribution and easy availability of naloxone, including over the counter, which is likely to be FDA-approved soon.
Interplay Between Sleep, Pain and Spinal Cord Stimulation
January 30, 2023
Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine have unraveled the interplay between chronic pain, sleep and spinal cord stimulation, a treatment that uses low levels of electricity to relieve pain.
FAU, Broward Health to Partner on Academic Medicine
January 24, 2023
FAU and Broward Health have announced a partnership to provide academic medicine to Broward County, and to collaborate on education, clinical training and practice, health services administration, and research.
Ultrasound Device for Pain Gets 'Nod' from Shark Tank and NIH Funding
December 14, 2022
FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine is developing a handheld probe using focused ultrasound that is non-invasive and non-opioid-based to treat back and leg pain in a physician's office and potentially at home.
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The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine offers à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã a variety of educational programs and degrees.
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Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, BC-71
Boca Raton, FL 33431