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Lilly launches second medical student education program

Eli Lilly and Company announced today the launch of another medical student education program, an internship for aspiring physicians.

26 Apr 2014

WGU highlights importance of highly educated nurses

In the wake of new research published earlier this year in The Lancet, Western Governors University, www.wgu.edu, is preparing for National Nurses Week by highlighting the importance of highly educated nurses.

25 Apr 2014

MIT researchers develop test that can rapidly assess DNA repair systems

Our DNA is under constant attack from many sources, including environmental pollutants, ultraviolet light, and radiation. Fortunately, cells have several major DNA repair systems that can fix this damage, which may lead to cancer and other diseases if not mended.

25 Apr 2014

Youth who work with horses experience substantial reduction in stress

New research from Washington State University reveals how youth who work with horses experience a substantial reduction in stress - and the evidence lies in kids' saliva.

25 Apr 2014

Increasing daily coffee consumption may lower type 2 diabetes risk

People who increased the amount of coffee they drank each day by more than one cup over a four-year period had a 11% lower risk for type 2 diabetes than those who made no changes to their coffee consumption, according to a new study led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers. In addition, the study found that those who decreased their coffee consumption by more than a cup per day increased their type 2 diabetes risk by 17%.

24 Apr 2014

Engineering students create wearable treatment for infant jaundice

Around 60 percent of infants are born jaundiced and many spend their first days of life isolated underneath special lights that help them eliminate the excess bilirubin in their bloodstreams.

23 Apr 2014

Neurotic people avoid action when confronted with major and minor life stressors, finds study

That person we all seem to know who we say is neurotic and unable to take action? Turns out he or she isn't unable to act but simply doesn't want to.

23 Apr 2014

HOPA Membership Awards winners for 2014 announced at 10th Annual Conference

The Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) announced the recipients of the 2014 HOPA Membership Awards at its 10th Annual Conference in March. HOPA Membership Awards recognize members who have shown outstanding achievement in their field.

23 Apr 2014

EPSRC to invest £83.5M in UK universities through Doctoral Training Partnerships

Postgraduate training in the UK's universities is to receive another injection of funding from The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

22 Apr 2014

Scientists receive federal grant to track how multi-walled carbon nanotubes interact with human cells

Scientists at The University of Texas at Dallas have received a federal grant to investigate how tiny carbon structures used in the manufacture of many everyday products might affect human health.

22 Apr 2014

Wolters Kluwer Health launches dental drug interactions screening tool with Medication Safety Check feature

Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that it has launched an enhanced dental drug interactions screening tool with a new Medication Safety Check feature, allowing professionals to screen for drug-drug, drug-allergy, and duplicate therapy interactions and review safe medication options.

21 Apr 2014

Survey finds counterfeit and defective emergency contraceptives in Peru

A survey of emergency contraceptive pills in Peru found that 28 percent of the batches studied were either of substandard quality or falsified. Many pills released the active ingredient too slowly. Others had the wrong active ingredient. One batch had no active ingredient at all.

20 Apr 2014

Brain-related discovery could revolutionize treatment for attention-deficit disorders

Two Simon Fraser University psychologists have made a brain-related discovery that could revolutionize doctors' perception and treatment of attention-deficit disorders.

19 Apr 2014

WOTV 4's Maranda and Forest Hills Central students honored for contributing to community-based causes

The second annual Carol Van Andel Angel of Excellence dinner and award presentation took place on April 17, 2014. The event, hosted by Van Andel Institute (VAI), honored individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Institute through volunteer service, philanthropy, special event support, innovation or scientific support.

18 Apr 2014

Programs offered at California Career College can provide job security

These days, it can be difficult for anyone to find a job – let alone a career in which you can really help others. However, even as the job market seems stagnant in almost every field, there is a growing need for licensed vocational nurses and other health workers.

17 Apr 2014

Study finds that video surveillance can provide insights into hand washing behavior

One of the best defenses against infectious disease is one of the most simple - hand washing. Still, despite years of global public awareness campaigns, hand washing rates remain low. Caregivers of young children in low-income, developing world settings are found to wash their hands only 17 percent of the time after using the toilet

17 Apr 2014

Adolescent girls having romantic relationship play out differently than they imagined

A new study reveals that for adolescent girls, having a romantic relationship play out differently than they imagined it would has negative implications for their mental health.

16 Apr 2014

AAA announces 2014 award winners in the field of anatomy

The American Association of Anatomists is honored to announce its 2014 award winners. All awards will be presented during the Closing Awards Ceremony being held at the San Diego Marriott Hotel on Tuesday, April 29th at 7:30 p.m. during AAA's 2014 Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology.

16 Apr 2014

Researchers develop more accurate tool for diagnosing even mild cases of asthma

Using just a single drop of blood, a team of University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers has developed a faster, cheaper and more accurate tool for diagnosing even mild cases of asthma.

16 Apr 2014

Top high school students build world's largest wiki on melanoma research

In a groundbreaking effort, 3,500 of the country's top high school students will build the world's largest wiki on melanoma research — and work toward finding that needle in a haystack to cure melanoma.

16 Apr 2014

Students News and Research

Lilly launches second medical student education program

WGU highlights importance of highly educated nurses

MIT researchers develop test that can rapidly assess DNA repair systems

Youth who work with horses experience substantial reduction in stress

Increasing daily coffee consumption may lower type 2 diabetes risk

Engineering students create wearable treatment for infant jaundice

Neurotic people avoid action when confronted with major and minor life stressors, finds study

HOPA Membership Awards winners for 2014 announced at 10th Annual Conference

EPSRC to invest £83.5M in UK universities through Doctoral Training Partnerships

Scientists receive federal grant to track how multi-walled carbon nanotubes interact with human cells

Wolters Kluwer Health launches dental drug interactions screening tool with Medication Safety Check feature

Survey finds counterfeit and defective emergency contraceptives in Peru

Brain-related discovery could revolutionize treatment for attention-deficit disorders

WOTV 4's Maranda and Forest Hills Central students honored for contributing to community-based causes

Programs offered at California Career College can provide job security

Study finds that video surveillance can provide insights into hand washing behavior

Adolescent girls having romantic relationship play out differently than they imagined

AAA announces 2014 award winners in the field of anatomy

Researchers develop more accurate tool for diagnosing even mild cases of asthma

Top high school students build world's largest wiki on melanoma research

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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