Scientists Offer New Alzheimer's, Amyloid Connection Theory
In a new study, ¼ø»Æʦapp Brain Institute researchers sought to answer a fundamental question -- "Is amyloid precursor protein the mastermind behind Alzheimer's disease or is it just an accomplice?"
Researchers Join Forces to Treat Stroke
Researchers from ¼ø»Æʦapp and Boca Raton Regional Hospital have joined forces to take treatment options for stroke to the next level by combining a breakthrough interventional procedure with a novel drug compound.
Alarming Surges of Firearm Deaths in School-age Children
Researchers in ¼ø»Æʦapp's Schmidt College of Medicine examined trends of deaths from firearms among U.S. schoolchildren from 1999 to 2017, and found that 38,942 firearm-related deaths occurred in 5 to 18 year olds.
It's a 100 Percent 'Match' for ¼ø»Æʦapp's Soon-to-be Physicians!
¼ø»Æʦapp's Schmidt College of Medicine soon-to-be graduates celebrated "Match Day." The class of 2019 achieved a 100 percent match and now know where they will spend the next few years of training as residents.
¼ø»Æʦapp Inducted as Chapter of Association for Women in Science
¼ø»Æʦapp's Association for Women in Science chapter will be dedicated to promoting diversity as well as supporting women in scientific careers.
¼ø»Æʦapp Awarded $3 Million for Dementia Prevention Initiative
A leading neuroscientist in ¼ø»Æʦapp's Schmidt College of Medicine has received a $3 million grant from The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation to expand the reach and scope of the Dementia Prevention Initiative.
¼ø»Æʦapp Opens its First University-run Primary Care Practice
¼ø»Æʦapp Medicine is now open to serve the community and offers adult primary care and preventive health services. The practice is located in the Galen Medical Building near Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
¼ø»Æʦapp Brain Institute Announces 'Brainy Days 2019'
¼ø»Æʦapp's Brain Institute is proud to announce "Brainy Days 2019," a celebration of neuroscience throughout the month of March sponsored by Palm Health Foundation.
From Selfies to Self-diagnosing Disease with Smartphones
Scientists from ¼ø»Æʦapp's College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a cell phone imaging algorithm that makes a smartphone camera as powerful as spectroscopy, a device used in scientific research.
Study Examines Aspirin Use to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
¼ø»Æʦapp Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined if high risk patients with advanced colorectal polyps reported taking aspirin to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer and the recurrence of advanced polyps.