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Lewis S. Nelson
´óÏó´«Ã½ has named Lewis S. Nelson, M.D., as the new dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine building at ´óÏó´«Ã½ Boca Raton
The grant from the late Bernie Marcus and The Marcus Foundation will enable the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Marcus Institute of Integrative Health to expand its operations to provide more services and conduct more research.
´óÏó´«Ã½ researcher standing in front of new MRI system
´óÏó´«Ã½ has added a new state-of-the-art MRI system to its research infrastructure, marking a transformative step forward for groundbreaking studies in neuroscience, clinical health and medical advancements.
New U.S. and Global Challenges in Vaccinations of Adults
´óÏó´«Ã½ 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.
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'Deaths of Despair' More than Double in the U.S. Over Two Decades
February 20, 2025
A Schmidt College of Medicine study finds a troubling rise in deaths of despair from 1999 to 2021, which would have become the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. by 2021, surpassing 176,00 fatalities.
Rising Childhood ADHD, Anxiety, ASD Linked to Caregiver Mental Health
February 18, 2025
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined trends in behavioral, mental and developmental disorders from 2019 to 2022 in U.S. children ages 6 to 11 and linked the disorders to caregiver mental health.
Group of 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½ Schmidt College of Medicine faculty recognition award winners
February 06, 2025
The Schmidt College of Medicine at ´óÏó´«Ã½ gathered on February 4, 2025, for its annual Faculty Recognition Ceremony, celebrating exceptional educational leadership and teaching excellence.
Highway, Signs, I-95
February 05, 2025
A Florida Atlantic study examined the link between commuter college students’ mental health and crash risk, highlighting the added impact on their education, especially in transit-limited South Florida.
´óÏó´«Ã½ Lands $1.9M NIH Grant for Novel Way to Treat Degenerative Disease
February 04, 2025
Researchers from Florida Atlantic's Schmidt College of Medicine will explore a promising approach for treating degenerative diseases by replacing damaged dysfunctional cells with new cells.
Lewis S. Nelson, M.D., Named Dean of ´óÏó´«Ã½ Schmidt College of Medicine
January 07, 2025
´óÏó´«Ã½ has named Lewis S. Nelson, M.D., as the new dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
´óÏó´«Ã½ Awarded $6M Grant to Expand Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
December 03, 2024
The grant from the late Bernie Marcus and The Marcus Foundation will enable the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Marcus Institute of Integrative Health to expand its operations to provide more services and conduct more research.
´óÏó´«Ã½ Adds State-of-the-Art MRI System to Advance Research Capabilities
November 25, 2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ has added a new state-of-the-art MRI system to its research infrastructure, marking a transformative step forward for groundbreaking studies in neuroscience, clinical health and medical advancements.
Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. More than Double from 1999 to 2020
November 18, 2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ researchers explored overall trends as well as by age, gender, race and region. The sharpest spike occurred among 25-34-year-olds (nearly fourfold), while individuals aged 55-64 had the highest rates.
Dr. Maria Mejia
November 07, 2024
Protecting lung health is crucial as smoking, secondhand smoke, and vaping pose serious risks. Lung health expert Dr. Maria Mejia offers advice for prevention and respiratory wellness.
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