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Physician assistant student's care wins Beard Award at Georgia Regents University
The Augusta Chronicle, Ga.When her classmates, instructors and patients want to give an example of Elizabeth Prince-Coleman's compassionate care, there are so many to choose from. There is the woman who was losing her twin babies as a result of severe preeclampsia and whose hand...Tags: Psychiatry, Teaching and Learning, Students, General Practitioners, Preeclampsia
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Howard County health briefs
Screenings The county Health Department's North Laurel Health Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, will offer walk-in HIV/AIDS testing services from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointment: 410-313-0630. Also,...Tags: Health Organizations, Howard County General Hospital, Stroke, American Cancer Society, Dermatologists
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Rabies prevention The Department of Health offers information on how to prevent the spread of rabies and what to do in the event of exposure. Rabies is most often seen in raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. Information: 410-222-7168 or visit aahealth.org....Tags: Lab Tests, Suboxone (drug), Veterans Affairs, Aneurysm, Glen Burnie
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University of Maryland School of Medicine aims to raise $500 million
The University of Maryland School of Medicine announced this week a $500 million fundraising goal — the Baltimore institution's largest campaign ever. Donors already have given $339 million during the quiet phase of the campaign, dubbed...
Tags: Elections, Research, Politics, National Institutes of Health, Viral Diseases and Infections
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HPV-related cancers rose before vaccines hit market
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of some cancers related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) increased throughout the U.S. before vaccines against the sexually transmitted infection were available, says to a new study. Researchers found an increase...Tags: Human papillomavirus, Disease Prevention, Science and Technology, City of Hope, Pharmaceuticals
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Scientists display work at Fort Detrick research festival
The Frederick News-Post, Md.Maj. Scotty Long is no historian, but his work sometimes leads him to extract DNA from century-old mosquitoes kept by the Smithsonian Institution. Long is an epidemiologist with the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps and chief of the Walter Reed...Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Malaria, Smithsonian Institution, Science and Technology, Science
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Worthington native trying to raise money for film
The Daily Globe, Worthington, Minn.Worthington native Branden Lee Roth moved to California five years ago to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. Now he is expanding his skills, and as the screenwriter and lead actor, is helping produce "Logan (+)," a story about a young man who finds...Tags: Entertainment, Movies, Celebrities, Human Interest
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Should we be providing needles for drug users? Controversy follows program at Bethany Place
Belleville News-DemocratMickey Weiss visits Bethany Place to keep himself and his drug-using friends alive. Weiss is a 34-year-old drug addict who lives in Collinsville. Once a week, he goes to the Belleville nonprofit agency to pick up new needles, a vial of the overdose...Tags: Health Organizations, Law Enforcement, Heroin, AIDS, Science and Technology
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Health/wellness events
Upcoming Healthy Choices With Diabetes: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 11, June 8. Group diabetes management class for people who have diabetes and their caregivers. 503 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs. To register call 321-207-0851. Hearing Screening: 10:...Tags: Stroke, Baptist, Behavioral Conditions, Substance Abuse, Parkinson's Disease
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OraSure announces $10.2 million first-quarter loss
Sales of OraSure's new OraQuick in-home HIV test, which arrived on store shelves in October, are rising, but not quickly enough to wipe the red ink off the company's balance sheet. The Bethlehem company that makes diagnostic tests for conditions that...Tags: OraSure Technologies, Inc., Advertising, New Products, Food and Drug Administration, Magic Johnson
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Medical marijuana bill clears Senate panel
— A measure to allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana to patients with serious illnesses advanced in the Illinois Senate on Wednesday. The issue sparked an emotional debate, with supporters arguing for compassion for those suffering from...
Tags: Government, Health Treatments, Elections, Pat Quinn, Kwame Raoul
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Forsyth County health officials concerned about effects of parental consent bill
Winston-Salem Journal, N.C.Health department officials here are concerned that a proposed bill in the North Carolina House could increase sexually transmitted diseases and teen pregnancy by requiring parental consent when minors want services. Forsyth County Health Director...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Abortion, Parenting, Sexual Health, Family
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