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NSU Professor Weighs in on New Device that Promises 6-Pack Abs Results
Jose Antonio, Ph.D., FNSCA, FISSN, CSCS, director of the exercise and sports science program at NSU’s Dr. Pavalli Patel College of Health Care Sciences, spoke with Local 10 about the new device that promises to give 6-pack abs without exercise. Emsculpt, the latest non-invasive body contouring technique, creates muscle contractions…
NSU PA Program Organizes Blood Donation and Bone Marrow Registry
Nova Southeastern University’s physician assistant program in Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, is organizing a blood donation and bone marrow registry on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on its Jacksonville Campus. (6675 Corporate Center Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32216). Students from the program spoke with River…
Nova Southeastern University Receives $200 Million Commitment from Patel Family Foundation
FORT LAUDERDALE and CLEARWATER, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) announces the largest philanthropic gift in its history from Tampa-area cardiologist Dr. Kiran C. Patel and his wife, pediatrician Dr. Pallavi Patel. The commitment will significantly expand its programs in osteopathic medicine and health care sciences, and be used…
Aphasia is a communication disorder that affects people’s ability to use or understand words. In a recent interview with IVANHOE News, Fred DiCarlo, Ed.D., assistant professor and clinical supervisor, NSU’s department of Speech and Language Pathology, said, “Aphasia is basically the loss of language.” The disorder is more common in older…
NSU Employee is Good Samaritan After Tragic Airport Incident
Friday, January 6, 2017 turned tragic when a lone gunman shot at innocent people at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, leaving several people dead or wounded. The incident displaced thousands of people, many of whom were separated from their belongings in a foreign city. Wren Newman, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, chair of…