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New article explores why women still lag behind career advancement

Women have accounted for half the students in U.S. medical schools for nearly two decades, but as professors, deans, and department chairs in medical schools their numbers still lag far behind those of men.

30 May 2014

Physicians and scientists to discuss health, fitness and well-being at ACSM Annual Meeting

The 61st ACSM Annual Meeting brings more than 6,000 physicians, scientists, educators, students and others to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, May 27-31.

30 May 2014

Nursing professor examines stress levels of online and campus students

As a nursing professor assigned to one of UT Arlington's first online master's degree courses, Ronda Mintz-Binder had a stake in learning to motivate students online.

30 May 2014

Clothing affects mental processes

Clothing affects our mental processes and perceptions which can change our minds and the way we think, according to research by Professor Karen Pine from the University of Hertfordshire.

30 May 2014

UCLA’s BrainSPORT Program earns $10M to research, treat sport concussions in youth

Philanthropist Steve Tisch, co-owner of the New York Giants and an Academy Award-winning film producer, has pledged $10 million to the department of neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA for the BrainSPORT Program, which has been renamed the UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program.

30 May 2014

George Washington University launches advanced practice OTD degree program

The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is pleased to announce an advanced practice Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) degree program for practicing occupational therapists.

30 May 2014

Food fight shaping up over school lunch waivers

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he could accept a Senate compromise on school lunch standards, but strongly opposes a House Appropriations Committee plan that would grant waivers to school districts that say they can't afford to comply with the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act.

30 May 2014

Innovative device has potential to reduce hemorrhage, save lives

Removing a malignant tumor from the head of the pancreas is a risky and demanding operation. The surgeon must carefully navigate around the stomach, the gallbladder, the bile duct, lymph nodes, and several high-pressure blood vessels.

29 May 2014

Griffith University-led student midwives clinic benefits expectant mothers

Expectant mothers on the Gold Coast are benefitting with the launch of a Griffith University-led student midwives clinic.

29 May 2014

TPP wins $500,000 grant from Biogen Idec to help students start and run own businesses

The Biogen Idec Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to The Possible Project (TPP), a non-profit organization that teaches high school students how to start and run their own businesses through a tailored curriculum, and access to technology and to mentors from the local business community.

29 May 2014

New program encourages young people in Maywood community to make healthy lifestyle choices

Loyola University Health System was excited to be a part of the first annual Turn Up Your Health Youth Wellness Challenge, which encouraged young people in the Maywood community to make healthy lifestyle choices.

29 May 2014

Shooting spree renews mental health, firearms debates

Friday's shootings spur California lawmakers to look at "gun violence restraining orders," to enable a subject's family or friends to petition a judge to grant orders prohibiting someone from keeping or purchasing a gun.

29 May 2014

High-status female college students employ "slut discourse" to assert class advantage

A new study suggests that high-status female college students employ "slut discourse" - defining their styles of femininity and approaches to sexuality as classy rather than trashy or slutty - to assert class advantage and put themselves in a position where they can enjoy sexual exploration with few social consequences.

29 May 2014

University to award prestigious UCLA Medal to entertainment magnate, David Geffen

Entertainment magnate and influential philanthropist David Geffen (Beverly Hills) will receive the UCLA Medal, the university's highest honor, during the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA's Hippocratic Oath Ceremony on Friday, May 30.

29 May 2014

Princess Margaret signs MOU with Tata Memorial to pool cancer knowledge and expertise

Two world-renowned cancer centres today announced they will work together to further a shared vision of advancing innovation and delivery of best practices in all aspects of cancer care, research and education.

28 May 2014

'Signglasses' system may help deaf literacy

Ordinarily, deaf students are left in the dark when they visit a planetarium. With the lights off, they can't see the ASL interpreter who narrates their tour of outer space. With the lights on, they can't see the constellations of stars projected overhead.

28 May 2014

Medicaid 'woodwork effect' spurs state budget concerns

Many of those eligible for Medicaid before passage of the health law but not enrolled have signed up as a result of the publicity about getting insured, adding to states' costs.

28 May 2014

First Edition: May 27, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the health law's effect on unions and hospitals and a new IRS ruling designed to keep employers from dumping workers onto the law's online marketplaces.

27 May 2014

World No Tobacco Day: Apunipima to hold educational events in Cape York

Apunipima is holding events across 10 Cape York communities this week to celebrate World No Tobacco Day which falls on May 31.

27 May 2014

Wolters Kluwer Health launches UpToDate Anywhere mobile app in the UK

Today, Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today the UK launch of UpToDate® Anywhere, enabling hospitals and healthcare organisations to provide clinicians with access to its acclaimed clinical decision support resource anytime, anywhere via mobile app and electronic patient record (EPR).

27 May 2014

Students News and Research

New article explores why women still lag behind career advancement

Physicians and scientists to discuss health, fitness and well-being at ACSM Annual Meeting

Nursing professor examines stress levels of online and campus students

Clothing affects mental processes

UCLA’s BrainSPORT Program earns $10M to research, treat sport concussions in youth

George Washington University launches advanced practice OTD degree program

Food fight shaping up over school lunch waivers

Innovative device has potential to reduce hemorrhage, save lives

Griffith University-led student midwives clinic benefits expectant mothers

TPP wins $500,000 grant from Biogen Idec to help students start and run own businesses

New program encourages young people in Maywood community to make healthy lifestyle choices

Shooting spree renews mental health, firearms debates

High-status female college students employ "slut discourse" to assert class advantage

University to award prestigious UCLA Medal to entertainment magnate, David Geffen

Princess Margaret signs MOU with Tata Memorial to pool cancer knowledge and expertise

'Signglasses' system may help deaf literacy

Medicaid 'woodwork effect' spurs state budget concerns

First Edition: May 27, 2014

World No Tobacco Day: Apunipima to hold educational events in Cape York

Wolters Kluwer Health launches UpToDate Anywhere mobile app in the UK

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