New Study on Hope Among U.S. Youth Reveals Key to Safer Schools
As the new school year begins, a study by ¼ø»Æʦapp's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice reveals that hope in adolescents is a powerful protective force against bullying and cyberbullying.
'Virtual' Socializing Greatly Eases Isolation in Seniors with Dementia
Researchers analyzed 1,900 virtual events to find the best indicator of social engagement in older adults with dementia. Group dynamics - more than individual traits - drove connection and eased isolation.
Could Nanotechnology Spark Elementary Students' Curiosity in Science?
¼ø»Æʦapp College of Education researchers have turned to nanotechnology - an increasingly relevant and multidisciplinary field - to cultivate critical thinking and decision-making skills in elementary ¼ø»Æʦapp.
¼ø»Æʦapp Publishes Initial Annual Report: Florida Office of Ocean Economy
Housed at ¼ø»Æʦapp, the Florida Office of Ocean Economy was created to position the state as a global leader in ocean-linked industries and to build the foundation for a thriving ocean economy.
¼ø»Æʦapp Earns 2025 Eduventures Innovation Award
¼ø»Æʦapp is one of just four higher education institutions in the nation to be recognized with the 2025 Eduventures Innovation Award, presented annually by Eduventures Research.
Study Refutes Blood Thinner Brain Bleed Risk After Falls in Seniors
¼ø»Æʦapp researchers found that warfarin use - even at high blood-thinning levels - did not significantly raise brain bleeding risk among 2,700 older adults admitted to the ER with fall-related head injuries.
¼ø»Æʦapp Experts: Prescribe High Potency Statins for Treatment, Prevention
Based on robust data, ¼ø»Æʦapp Schmidt College of Medicine researchers urge cardiologists to prescribe high potency statins -particularly rosuvastatin and atorvastatin - to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease.
Most Hospital Visits of Vulnerable Nursing Home Residents Avoidable
One of the largest studies of its kind shows that about 80% of ER visits and more than one-third of hospitalizations in severely impaired and terminally ill nursing home residents were potentially avoidable.
Spying on Stingrays: First-ever Tags Show Elusive Behaviors, Habitats
¼ø»Æʦapp Harbor Branch researchers are the first to successfully develop and field-test a multi-sensor biologging tag on the elusive whitespotted eagle ray, providing vital insights into their behavior.
U.S. Adolescents with Cannabis Use Disorder Failing to Complete Rehab
¼ø»Æʦapp Schmidt College of Medicine researchers analyzed data from more than 40,000 teens who received treatment between 2018 and 2021 and found alarmingly low rates (about 35%) of treatment completion.