Scientists Offer New Alzheimer's, Amyloid Connection Theory
In a new study, ×ó°®ÊÓƵ Brain Institute researchers sought to answer a fundamental question -- "Is amyloid precursor protein the mastermind behind Alzheimer's disease or is it just an accomplice?"
Technology Senses Parkinson's Patients' Medication Response
×ó°®ÊÓƵ College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers have developed a novel approach that automatically senses how Parkinson's patients respond to medication without patient or physician engagement.
Overwhelmed Clients; Unrealistic Agency Expectations
Researchers from ×ó°®ÊÓƵ's Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work conducted a study to examine challenges among therapists in contracted private agencies working in child welfare systems.
×ó°®ÊÓƵ Index Shows Slight Drop in Hispanic Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence among Hispanics dropped slightly in the first quarter of 2019 as political divisions became apparent in their economic outlook for the U.S., according to a national index conducted by ×ó°®ÊÓƵ.
It's Safer to be a Cop in the U.S. Today than 50 Years Ago
A study analyzing police officer deaths from 1970 to 2016 shows that despite more violent crimes, the hazards of policing have dramatically declined since 1970 with a 75 percent drop in line-of-duty deaths.
New Tool Gauges Rural, Older Adults' Alzheimer's Knowledge
Researchers from ×ó°®ÊÓƵ'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 ×ó°®ÊÓƵ 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.
×ó°®ÊÓƵ Poll Finds Gov. Ron DeSantis Riding a Wave of Popularity
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to ride a wave of popularity among Florida voters, who support many of his public policy priorities, according to a survey by ×ó°®ÊÓƵ's Business & Economics Polling Initiative.
×ó°®ÊÓƵ Tech Runway to Host Annual 'Meet the Angels' Event
×ó°®ÊÓƵ Tech Runway® and Prototype House will host the annual "Meet the Angels" event on Friday, March 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at ×ó°®ÊÓƵ Tech Runway, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton.
National Academy of Sciences Names Alex Keene Kavli Fellow
Alex Keene, Ph.D., a leading neuroscientist, has been named a Kavli Fellow by The National Academy of Sciences. He is only the second faculty member at ×ó°®ÊÓƵ to receive this recognition.