New Tool Gauges Rural, Older Adults' Alzheimer's Knowledge
Researchers from 91社区's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing have developed the "Basic Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease" survey to measure and assess Alzheimer's knowledge in rural and underserved communities
Researchers Join Forces to Treat Stroke
Researchers from 91社区 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 91社区'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.
Children with Autism Are 'In-tune' With Mom's Feelings
A study assessing the ability of children with and without autism spectrum disorder to recognize facial emotions in familiar faces shows no differences in these two groups of children.
NSF CAREER Award Aimed at Key Information in Emergencies
A $500,011 NSF grant awarded to a researcher in 91社区's College of Engineering and Computer Science will focus on evacuation route planning, resource assignment, and transportation resilience.
Machines Predict Recovery Time from a Sports Concussion
Scientists in 91社区's College of Engineering and Computer Science and collaborators are teaching machines to predict recovery time from sports-related concussions based on symptoms like headache and dizziness.
91社区 Awarded $3 Million for Dementia Prevention Initiative
A leading neuroscientist in 91社区'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.
They're Back! Scientists Now Have Intimate Shark 'Diaries'
Annual blacktip shark migration is in full force as thousands of them head south. A radio and satellite sensor is capturing detailed information and providing data from these "shark diaries."
Radio-tracking Dolphins Reveals Details About Their Behavior
The most extensive radio-tracking effort of Indian River Lagoon bottlenose dolphins, reveals new information about how they use their habitats, spend their time, and interact with their own species.
Goliath Groupers May Be Key to Undersea National Security
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded 91社区's Harbor Branch up to $5 million to detect undersea threats. The stealthy and exceptionally large Goliath grouper is the focus of this project.