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Two Columbia Students Diagnosed with Meningococcal Disease

Columbia University administrators have recently announced that there have been two diagnosed cases of Meningococcal disease, a viral or bacterial inflammation of membranes around the spinal cord and brain, at its School of International and Public Affairs. Both students are being treated in Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital. According to federal law, Columbia is required […]

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Report shows mortality, health disparities in Washington

SPOKANE, Wash. – Researchers at Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine released a new report that shows eastern Washington counties suffer from higher mortality rates in nine out of 10 of the state’s leading causes of death than western Washington counties. Read More

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Students’ mental health the focus of Nebraska documentary

As a group of documentary filmmakers have traveled the state showcasing public schools in Nebraska, one issue has consistently been apparent. “It’s hard not to walk into a school or classroom without hearing how much mental health impacts our students today,” said Brittany Mascio, director of marketing for Nebraska Loves Public Schools. Read More

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Which Is The Best Path To Medicine: MD Vs. DO

The majority of physicians in America are MDs (Doctor of Medicine), but a growing number of medical students are choosing to go the route of DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) instead. Many students are probably wondering what the differences are between the MD and the DO, and whether or not one is better than the […]

Report Shows Health Care Professions Top List of Most In-Demand Jobs for 2019

According to a new report by CareerCast, health care professions top the list of the most in-demand jobs for 2019, with home health aides ranked the most in-demand. By 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 47 percent increase in home health positions. Other in-demand positions in the health field include Medical Services Manager, […]

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NIH Gives $12M to UIC to Continue Latino Health Study

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has given a $12 million contract to the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) to continue its participation in the epidemiological Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL). First launched in 2008, HCHS/SOL is a multisite study created to locate specific diseases present within the Hispanic population, in addition […]

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Is there harm in hospitals targeting rich patients for donations?

Nonprofit hospitals across the United States are seeking donations from the people who rely on them most: their patients. Many hospitals conduct nightly wealth screenings — using software that culls public data such as property records, contributions to political campaigns and other charities — to gauge which patients are most likely to be the source […]

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How Being Fit During Your College Years Can Help Solve Your Confidence Issues

Do you often admire the athletic physique of your college friend? Wonder why your friend is obsessing with his or her diet during college hours? Most of us during our college days think that a good physique is merely for looks, getting girls and appreciation from fellow mates. Apart from these superficial aspects, a fit […]

More tools for students to deal with mental health

A pair of mental health initiatives were rolled out at Nipissing University and Canadore College on Monday. The event took place on “Blue Monday” which is considered one of the most depressing days of the year. Read More

Genetic diversity could bring about better Alzheimer’s treatment, study says

Genetic diversity among the test subjects in Alzheimer’s disease research could help bring about better treatment options for the condition, a new study says. Researchers funded by the National Institute on Aging, or NIA, injected a mouse model of familial Alzheimer’s known as 5XFAD into a group of genetically diverse mice. This group shared the […]

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Health system appoints diversity officer

A local health system has named its new diversity officer. Spectrum Health said it appointed Ovell Barbee, human resources SVP, to the role, in addition to his current responsibilities. Read More

Nurse Lauren Underwood Is The Youngest Black Congresswoman – Ever

At only 32 years old, Lauren Underwood is making history. Why? Well, because she just so happens to be the youngest black woman in Congress ever. And even better? Underwood, who represents the Democrat Party, is also a Registered Nurse, proving that once again, nurses are some of the most inspiring people on the planet. […]

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