Joan Meek, chairwoman of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding and associate dean for Graduate Medical Education at the College of Medicine, comments on signs, symptoms and treatment of mastitis. Mastitis is painful inflammation of breast tissue that occurs in women who breastfeed.

Providence, a community in southwest Tallahassee, is poised for change and development in the neighborhood, including plans to build a Florida State Unviersity College of Medicine health center near Roberts Ave. and Eisenhower St.

The time of day of your surgery could have long-term impacts on your health. That’s according to researchers who looked at the way circadian rhythm — the body’s internal clock— affects the outcomes of a patient recovering from a complex heart procedure. FSU College of Medicine professor James Olcese comments on the importance of circadian rhythm biology.

The Florida State College of Medicine is partnering with the new Care Point Health and Wellness Center run by Big Bend Cares. The facility, located on the corner of South Monroe Street and Magnolia Drive in Tallahassee, received a formal ribbon cutting on Oct. 26.

The Florida State University College of Medicine has teamed up with Care Point Health and Wellness Center, which debuted its new 27,000-square-foot building on Thursday, Oct. 26. The center aims to provide a 'one-stop shop' for patients as its offerings include dental, lab work, mental health services and a pharmacy. The facility has 10 exam rooms, free WiFi and select computers for public use.

According to a new study by lead author Wayne Batchelor, an FSU College of Medicine clerkship faculty member, women and minorities are at a greater risk of non-stent-related events following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) - also known as an angioplasty. The study, published in JAMA Cardiology, found that women and minorities experience similar rates of MACE (major adverse cardiac events) compared to white men, but are at a higher risk of non-stent-related events such as diabetes, prior stroke, hypertension, renal disease, and congestive heart failure.

With the state of Florida and nation as a whole facing an opioid crisis, Mark Stavros, FSU College of Medicine Education and Clerkship Director of the Pensacola campus, comments on how opioids such as prescription drugs and heroin change the way the brain functions, leading to addiction.

Florida State University researchers have been awarded a five-year, $10.2 million Autism Centers of Excellence network grant to test a two-part home intervention designed to bridge the gap between diagnosis and treatment. Their plan is to coach families and empower them with earlier and widespread access to cost-efficient information, education and support.

Citrus County is poised to become part of the Florida State University College of Medicine's community-based medical program. The county would join Marianna, Immokalee and Thomasville, Georgia as the site of a rural education program. FSU’s mission is for these students to train in underserved rural communities where physicians are needed.

Lataisia Jones, a 2006 King’s Fork High School graduate from Suffolk, Va., recently completed a personal academic achievement that has made her a role model for many.

University of Pittsburgh psychiatrist Richard Schulz, a leading expert on family caregiving, is leading a panel discussion on caring for family members at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20. Paul Katz, chair of geriatrics at the College of Medicine, is among those included on the panel. Schulz will also speak Thursday on the FSU campus.

A movement toward patient-centere care has become widespread in the US over the last 30 to 40 years. In the past, doctors alone made decisions about what treatments are best for patients but now, physicians often lay out a series of options, explain their risks and benefits, and let patients make the call. So when should doctors say no? Marshall Kapp, a Florida State University College of Medicine professor who has studied medical ethics, comments on the ethical dilemma.

The Florida State University College of Medicine has been awarded a $3 million grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) with a goal of illuminating the path to effective behavioral and physical health treatment for the children of rural and migrant farmworkers.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital's new Internal Medicine Practice in Newtown, created by SMH and the Florida State University College of Medicine, is parntering with Legal Aid Manasota to provide counsel to low-income residents through the utilization of a small staff and privatesector attorneys who offer their services without compensation.

According to a new Canadian study, just because someone has difficulty remembering things, it doesn’t necessarily mean that what they’re experiencing is a symptom of dementia. But, if the person is not aware of the memory loss (a condition called anosognosia), then they are more likely to progress to Alzheimer’s disease. The article references previous research conducted by Antonio Terracciano at the FSU College of Medicine that found that personality changes aren’t often a predictor of clinical onset of Alzheimer’s.

Immediately before and after Hurrican Irma's arrival, many patients in need of routine healthcare were unable to visit a doctor's office. Some health providers used the opportunity to lean on telehealth services as a part of their disaster response. The service was offered free of charge statewide by Florida Hospital Centra Care and Baptists Health of South Florida. Mike Smith of the FSU College of Medicine comments on telehealth.

With one in eight women being diagnosed with breast cancer, this staggering statistic rings true to the many women, and even few men, diagnosed in the capital city. It’s those future advancements in healthcare, like clinical trials and research, which offers hope to patients. Leading the charge, Karen Russell, FSU College of Medicine residency facultymember, was recruited to Tallahassee Memorial to help launch the program and expand on research for the Cancer Center.

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has welcomed back Dr. Kathryn Gard, a new OB-GYN physician and former FSU medical student.

Sarasota Memorial's new Internal Medicine Practice in Newtown, which houses an FSU College of Medicine Residency Program, will team up with Legal Aid Manasota to combat the complex needs of low income patients impacted by health-harming social conditions.

The image of former Florida State University president Sandy D’Alemberte will be preserved forever in a new stained glass window in the school’s original library. The portrait includes four hand-painted black and white pendants that spotlight his boyhood home, the Capitol, FSU’s College of Law and the FSU College of Medicine, which the Legislature created in 2000 when he was president.

How early should children be screened for autism? How do girls with autism spectrum disorder differ from boys? The National Institutes of Health have awarded $100 million to nine research projects designed to answer those and other questions about the development disorder, characterized by behavioral, communication and social challenges. The College of Medicine's Amy Wetherby will evaluate a test a two-stage intervention designed to help parents understand and support their children with autism.

The Florida State University College of Medicine has been awarded a $3 million grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration with a goal of illuminating the path to effective behavioral and physical health treatment for the children of rural and migrant farm workers.

Dance Marathon at Florida State University and Children’s Miracle Network at University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital presented a check for more than $915,000 to the Florida State University College of Medicine on Tuesday. The money will help children throughout Gadsden and Leon counties.

A new comprehensive study from the FSU College of Medicine finds no evidence to support the idea that personality changes begin before the clinical onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia.

A study from College of Medicine Professor Antonio Terracciano found that personality remained stable even within the last few years before the onset of mild cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Alma Littles, the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education and Academic Affairs at the College of Medicine, has been named Capital Outlook's Person of the Week for Sept. 21-27, 2017.

Advanced Medical Isotope Corporation (OTC PINK: ADMD), a late stage radiation oncology focused medical device company strengthened its Medical Advisory Board with the recent addition of FSU College of Medicine Alum Beau Toskich (Class of 2007) from Mayo Clinic.

Findings of a new and comprehensive study from FSU College of Medicine Associate Professor Antonio Terracciano and colleagues has found no evidence to support the idea that personality changes begin before the clinical onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia.

African-American dementia caregivers who’ve participated in the African- American Alzheimer’s Caregiver Training and Support Project 2 (ACTS 2) over the past 24 months report their stress has decreased and their spiritual and emotional support has improved greatly. This free, five-year project coordinated by Rob Glueckauf, Ph.D., faculty member in the Florida State University College of Medicine, and his health service team is seeking new caregiver participants and group facilitators.

The findings of a new and comprehensive study from FSU College of Medicine Associate Professor Antonio Terracciano and colleagues, published today in the journal JAMA Psychiatry has found no evidence to support the idea that personality changes begin before the clinical onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia.

Dance Marathon at Florida State University and Children’s Miracle Network at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital will present a check for more than $915,000 to the FSU College of Medicine to aid children throughout Gadsden and Leon counties.

Stephanie Nicole Williams, a St. Petersburg native, is one of ve second-year students at the Florida State University College of Medicine chosen as a Chapman Humanism Scholar.

Dr. Lataisia C. Jones became the first African-American student to have earned a Ph.D in Biomedical Sciences from the Florida State University College of Medicine.

Suffolk native Lataisia Jones is the first black or African American Ph.D. graduate at the Florida State University College of Medicine. She earned her degree on August 5.

Staff at Winter Haven Hospital are teaming up with Polk County leaders and other local healthcare providers to help deal with a shortage of primary care doctors. The hospital is currently in discussion with Florida State University College of Medicine to
create a partnership, which shares a similar mission to train primary care physicians.

Elliot Cohen, Professor of Philosophy at Indian River State College and Fort Pierce Regional Campus clerkship faculty member at the FSU College of Medicine, has been honored with the Anne R. Snyder Department Chair Excellence Award.

Florida State University will welcome about 42,000 students — including what is expected to be one of the largest incoming freshman classes in university history — as classes begin for the 2017-2018 academic year Monday, Aug. 28. Florida State’s total enrollment includes nearly 8,000 students pursuing a graduate or professional degree, including 40 students in the College of Medicine’s new physician assistant program.

Last week, Polk County’s Citizens Healthcare Oversight Committee recommended a three-year, $3.75 million initiative to launch a residency program at Winter Haven Hospital for primary-care physicians. Polk County, like many largely rural communities, is struggling to attract and keep primary-care doctors. Hospital President Steve Nierman said the hospital hopes to cut a deal with Florida State University’s medical school to supply the students.

Winter Haven Hospital may receive funding to help develop a three-year family medicine residency program to bring much-needed primary care to uninsured or under-insured residents as well as underserved, at-risk, rural and elderly residents. Steve Nierman, president of Winter Haven Hospital, said the hospital is working on an agreement to partner with Florida State University’s College of Medicine.

Breastfeeding is often depicted as a seamless experience, but it's not easy for everyone. Joan Younger Meek, FSU College of Medicine's associate dean for graduate medical education, discusses some of the issues breastfeeding mothers face.

The discussions of when seniors should stop driving for their own safety and that of others often are not easy to have. Alice Pomidor discusses some of the warning signs of decreased driving ability. The article elaborates on how to address those concerns among senior drivers.

Thesla Berne-Anderson, the FSU College of Medicine's director of undergraduate outreach and pre-college programs, was a recipient of the 2017 Inspiring Leaders in STEM Award. The award recognizes STEM leaders from underrepresented groups who encourage the next generation to pursue STEM education and careers.

Members of the Florida State University College of Medicine Class of 2021 received white coats Friday night in a traditional ceremony symbolizing the importance of compassionate are for patients and the scientific proficiency expected of physicians.

Judy Muller-Delp, professor of biomedical sciences at Florida State University College of Medicine, is the symposium chair at the "Novel Implications for Blood Flow and Vascular Dysfunction in Non-cardiovascular Related Disease" symposium. Researchers will present findings that emphasize the interaction between age-related cardiovascular dysfunction and disease whose risk increases with age.

Symptoms of Zika virus contracted by a mosquito bite include fever, muscle aches, rash and red eyes and can last up to a week. What makes sexual transmission so concerning is that warning signs may be much more subtle, if there are any at all. Orlando clerkship faculty member Antonio Crespo elaborates on this risk.

College of Medicine Class of 2017 graduate Myron Rolle has begun his neurosurgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. David Gardner of Bleacher Report details the path he took to get there.

The heart of Indian River County's health care for 85 years faces dramatic changes in the next several years as its leaders seek a partnership with a larger health system. The College of Medicine's Chair of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine Leslie Beitsch comments on the possible selling of Indian River Medical Center.

Backed by an NIH grant exceeding $3.2 million, Greg Hajcak will serve as co-principal investigator on a study measuring the brain activity of adolescents. He and his team will examine whether attention training has an effect on anxiety risk.

Joan Meek, the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education and professor at the College of Medicine, is quoted in an article discussing the risks of alcohol consumption during breastfeeding.