Caring for Those Most Vulnerable to COVID-19 Requires Vigilance
Early reports suggest the case fatality rate for those over 80, about half of nursing home residents, is more than 15 percent. An FAU geriatrician provides key updates for nursing home staff and clinicians.
FAU to Make Thousands of Face Shields for Baptist Health South Florida
FAU engineers have developed a disposable face shield that only requires clear polyester plastic, elastic fabric bands, and a laser cutter. Unlike 3D printed solutions, this process is simple and quick.
FAU Develops New Way to Identify the Sex of Sea Turtle Hatchlings
Marine scientists have developed a new method that greatly enhances the ability to measure sea turtle hatchling sex ratios and is a crucial step to assess climate change impacts on imperiled turtle species.
FAU Teams Up with U.S. Coast Guard to Release Three Baby Sea Turtles
Beach closures and other COVID-19 pandemic restrictions required FAU marine scientists to get creative to make sure that three baby green sea turtles made it home, so they teamed up with the U.S. Coast Guard.
'Virtual' Communication in the Age of Social Distancing
A first-of-its-kind study by FAU researchers explores the phenomenon of visual cues and live video interactions. Now more than ever, it's important to understand how technology is impacting communication.
Unintended Consequence of COVID-19: Cyberbullying Could Increase
Stuck at home all day, students are using apps even more than they already do, which could increase cyberbullying. FAU's Dr. Sameer Hinduja, provides tips for educators and parents during the pandemic.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Frequently Asked Questions
FAU expert in pandemic planning and response, health care quality improvement and patient safety, and health policy and management, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19.
Public Health Leadership Paramount to Emerging Coronavirus Pandemic
FAU researchers and collaborators have published a commentary in 'The American Journal of Medicine' about the urgent need for public health leadership in the wake of the emerging coronavirus pandemic.
FAU Makes 'U.S. News & World Report' Lists for Best Graduate Programs
More than one dozen FAU graduate programs are included in the latest U.S. News & World Report's 2021 "Best Graduate Programs."
FAU Poll Finds Biden With Big Lead on Sanders in Florida
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has opened up a commanding lead on U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders among Florida voters in the race for the Democratic party's nomination for president.