Author: Dorron Blumberg

Cleveland Clinic Florida Hosts Global Research and Innovation Symposium – .More than 100 scientists from across the world convened in Port St. Lucie

December 2, 2019 – Scientists from around the world participated in the Cleveland Clinic Florida Research and Innovation Symposium hosted on Nov. 21 and 22. The symposium was a collaborative effort between Cleveland Clinic Florida, the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute, Florida International University and Vaxine Pty Ltd, an Australian biotechnology company focusing on development of innovative vaccine technologies.

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LEVITETZ FAMILY FOUNDATION PROVIDES LEAD GIFT FOR NEW CANCER PROGRAM AT THE EUGENE M. AND CHRISTINE E. LYNN CANCER INSTITUTE

November 26, 2019 – Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Charles Levitetz Advanced Symptom Support & Individualized Care Program (CLASSIC) at the Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute (LCI) at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. This program was made possible through a very generous lead gift from the Levitetz Family Foundation. 
 

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What You Need to Know (And What We’re Working to Find Out) About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD

You may have noticed that cannabidiol (CBD) seems to be available almost everywhere, and marketed as a variety of products including drugs, food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and animal health products. Other than one prescription drug product to treat two rare, severe forms of epilepsy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any other CBD products, and there is very limited available information about CBD, including about its effects on the body.

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