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¼ø»ÆÊ¦app 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'
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app'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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¼ø»ÆÊ¦app has been ranked among the 2025 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
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'Prescribe Ivermectin for COVID-19 Only in Large Randomized Trials'
February 16, 2022
Ivermectin is not approved by the FDA to treat or prevent COVID-19. Nonetheless, prescriptions of ivermectin by U.S. health care providers increased more than tenfold from 3,589 per week pre-COVID-19 to 39,102.
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Emerging Scientist to Receive 2022
February 15, 2022
Lisa Ann Brennan, Ph.D., an associate research professor in the Schmidt College of Medicine, will receive the prestigious 2022 National Foundation for Eye Research's "Cataract Research Award" in May.
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Lands $1.3 Million NIH Grant for  Rapid, Automated HIV Self-test
January 13, 2022
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app engineering and biomedical science researchers are developing an affordable and reliable, automated HIV self-test that will increase access and improve treatment outcomes in any setting.
Researchers Urge: 'Prescribe Aspirin Based on Benefit-to-Risk Not Age'
January 05, 2022
Researchers provide a perspective on aspirin to prevent heart attacks and stroke and urge health care providers to make clinical judgements on a case-by-case basis and based on benefit-to-risk and not age.
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Study Reveals Gaps in Florida's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
December 14, 2021
Early distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Florida reached the intended senior population, but it failed to ensure equal access for lower-income and minority communities, according to a new study.
Richard S. Isaacson, M.D., to Lead Alzheimer's Disease Prevention
November 29, 2021
A world-renowned clinician-researcher has joined the Schmidt College of Medicine to direct the ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Center for Brain Health to focus on Alzheimer's disease and neurodegenerative dementia prevention.
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Names New Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
November 16, 2021
Julie G. Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., a leading neurosurgeon and physician scientist, will assume this role in February 2022.
Special Bond: Leading ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Geriatrician and World War II Hero
November 09, 2021
A leading geriatrician and advocate for seniors and a 98-year-old World War II veteran and hero have a common bond: to improve care and quality of life for Americans and people throughout the world.
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Expert on COVID-19 Boosters and Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11
November 03, 2021
Joanna Drowos, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Schmidt College of Medicine, provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 boosters and vaccines for children ages 5 to 11.
EMS Ketamine Use on Patients on Cocaine Raises Intubation 5.75-fold
September 29, 2021
¼ø»ÆÊ¦app Schmidt College of Medicine researchers explored the sedative used by EMS for 'excited delirium,' a form of aggressive behavior, and the effects of illicit substances on ensuing hospital intubations.
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