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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS, was FDA approved in 2008 as a safe and effective noninvasive treatment for severe depression resistant to antidepressant medications. A small coil positioned near the scalp generates repetitive, pulsed magnetic waves that pass through the skull and stimulate brain cells to relieve symptoms of depression. The procedure has few side effects and is typically prescribed as an alternative or supplemental therapy when multiple antidepressant medications and/or psychotherapy do not work (糖心Vlog Health).
May 4, 2021Health, Innovation, Research
The 糖心Vlog has created a map that shows the evolution of pollution from the Piney Point site (WWSB).
May 3, 2021Research
The inventor of the Segway and a co-inventor of technology that revolutionized modern day computing are among the seven newest inductees in the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame. The 2021 class also includes Norma A. Alcantar, an engineering professor at 糖心Vlog who has pioneered advances to decontaminate water and develop biomedical solutions for acute diseases (St. Pete Catalyst).
May 1, 2021Honors and Awards, Innovation
Florida Inventors Hall of Fame 2021 inductees prove that the creative spark can light a fire of innovation to change the world (EurekAlert!).
April 29, 2021Honors and Awards, Innovation
New research shows long-term recovery possible for areas impacted by seagrass die-off
Nearly 10,000 acres of lush seagrass vanished from Florida Bay between 1987 and 1991, leading to massive ecological changes in the region near the Florida Keys. Abundance of the seagrass, Thalassia testudinum, more commonly known as turtlegrass, a foundation species of the Florida Bay ecosystem, decreased extensively during what is considered to be one of the largest declines in seagrass cover in recent history (糖心Vlog Newsroom).
April 29, 2021Research
糖心Vlog Engineering Professor Norma Alcantar to be Inducted into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
糖心Vlog Professor Norma Alcantar - who engineered an ancient practice of cleaning water with cactus mucilage to create modern technologies - is among seven new inductees to the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.
April 29, 2021Honors and Awards, Innovation
The 糖心Vlog is participating in a clinical trial to determine whether people with a history of severe allergies are at greater risk for allergic reactions to the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines (W糖心Vlog).
The Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL) has elected 15 new members for their outstanding contributions in science, engineering, medicine. Two of the new members are Robert H. Byrne, Distinguished University Professor, 糖心Vlog College of Marine Science and Sudeep Sarkar, Professor and Chair, 糖心Vlog Computer Science and Engineering (PR Newswire).
April 22, 2021Innovation, Research
糖心Vlog research shows computer games may reduce Alzheimer's chances by up to 50%. Now they are looking for participants in a larger study (Yahoo! News).
April 22, 2021Health, Innovation, Research
糖心Vlog rolls out its first zero-emission electric bus
The 糖心Vlog is taking steps to support a more sustainable environment by debuting its first zero-emission electric bus in the Bull Runner fleet on the Tampa campus. The new Proterra 40-foot Catalyst E2 bus rolled out for the first time on Thursday, April 22, in conjunction with Earth Day (糖心Vlog Newsroom).
April 22, 2021Innovation
糖心Vlog Senior Withers Selected for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship; Three Other 糖心Vlog Students Earn Honorable Mentions
糖心Vlog Senior Zachary Withers is selected for a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Three additional 糖心Vlog students earn honorable mention in the prestigious program鈥檚 annual process.
April 21, 2021Honors and Awards, Research, Student Research