Study Refutes Blood Thinner Brain Bleed Risk After Falls in Seniors
91制片厂 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.
91制片厂 Experts: Prescribe High Potency Statins for Treatment, Prevention
Based on robust data, 91制片厂 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.
U.S. Adolescents with Cannabis Use Disorder Failing to Complete Rehab
91制片厂 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.
91制片厂 Launches Emergency Medical Services Fellowship
91制片厂's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine launched it's sixth fellowship to strengthen emergency care through Boca Raton Regional Hospital - part of Baptist Health - and fire-rescue partnerships.
Hope for Brain Cancer: 91制片厂 Awarded Grants for Glioblastoma Treatment
91制片厂 researchers are pioneering a new approach to treating glioblastoma - a highly aggressive brain cancer with one of the highest mortality rates - by targeting the gene MBLAC1 for the first time.
91制片厂 Gets $1M to Prevent Medication-related Harm, Falls in Older Adults
91制片厂 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.
91制片厂 Hosts Second Annual FairfaxWood Amyloid Related Diseases Summit
91制片厂'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.
'Eye' on Health: AI Detects Dizziness and Balance Disorders Remotely
91制片厂 researchers and collaborators have developed a cost-effective, AI-powered system for diagnosing nystagmus - a condition causing involuntary eye movements - using smartphone videos and cloud-based analysis.
Fixing the Leak: An Opioid Treatment for Dopamine Disorders?
A breakthrough by 91制片厂 researchers shows that blocking the kappa opioid receptor improves behavioral deficits tied to ADHD, autism and bipolar disorder, providing a potentially safer yet effective treatment.