They Matched! FAU's Soon-to-be Physicians Celebrate 'Match' Day
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Researchers Inducted into FAU Chapter of National Academy of Inventors
Four FAU researchers representing engineering, medicine, science and Harbor Branch will be inducted into the FAU Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors®.
FAU Lands U.S. Department of Defense Grant for Powerful Imaging Tool
Researchers have received a $599,503 grant from the United States Department of Defense for a powerful high resolution imaging technique that can reveal nanoscale structures.
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.