Through its Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, FIU will collaborate to expand physician training, research and patient care with the goal of improving children's health in South Florida and beyond.
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The recent H5N1 bird flu has led to the culling of millions of egg-laying chickens, leading to egg shortages across the nation. But should we also worry about human health?
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- Next level: Inside the new anatomy lab
FIU Medicine's newly renovated anatomy lab features 17 cadaver stations, 3D printing, and advanced tech, enhancing hands-on learning for future physicians.
- Promising new drug candidate for Alzheimer’s
Kyung Bo Kim discovered compounds that improved cognitive function regardless of amyloid plaque buildup — an encouraging sign the treatment could benefit those at any stage of Alzheimer’s.
- Investing in Growth: FIU and Baptist Health join forces
Baptist Health and FIU join forces to elevate care, address the doctor shortage and boost medical research.
- Ensuring cleft palate care for every child
Roughly 70% of children with cleft palate require speech therapy, but some regions in the world have a shortage of speech therapists. Chelsea Sommer is addressing these gaps in care.
- Marianna K. Baum: A scientist and advocate for marginalized communities
Marianna K. Baum has spent over three decades researching the health challenges and consequences faced by those on society’s edge.
- Optimizing sleep to improve children’s mental health
Dana McMakin wants to know if worrying at bedtime interferes with the brain’s routine ability to process and store memories during sleep.