Bahamian Health Officials Join Ribbon Cutting for New Helipad at University of Miami Hospital
A delegation of health officials from the Bahamas cut the ribbon for a new helipad at the University of Miami Hospital in a November 25 dedication ceremony that strengthened the Caribbean nation's ties with the Miller School of Medicine and UHealth.
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division Transforms Treatments, Research and Training
Under the leadership of Omaida C. Velazquez, M.D., the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery is coming of age at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
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Researchers Discover Potential Target of Methamphetamine Brain Disruption
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant associated with serious health and psychiatric conditions, as well as the transmission of infectious diseases. A group of MIller School researchers has uncovered a method to prevent one of the drug’s primary effects on the brain.
Team Finds that Brushing Your Teeth Could Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke
Cardiovascular disease and stroke could be slowed down by taking care of your gums by brushing, flossing and regular dental visits. Miller School neurologists were co-authors of a study that shows for the first time that as gum health improves, progression of atherosclerosis slows to a clinically significant degree.
DOCSumentary Premiere Held at Hollywood-Style Screening at Cosford Cinema
It was the perfect Hollywood ending for a movie that was more than 40 years in the making at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The premiere of DOCSumentary, a series of short films highlighting the work and challenges faced by the Mitchell Wolfson Sr. Department of Community Service (DOCS), took place at the Bill Cosford Cinema on November 20.