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Dermatologists urge people to learn the ABCDEs of skin cancer
The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash.Reader poll How often do you perform skin self-checks (look for abnormal spots or moles)? * 1647 Every month. * 1648 Couple times a year. * 1649 Never, my doctor checks my skin. * 1650 Why would I examine my skin? Vote See results Every...Tags: Squamous Cell Cancer, Dermatology, Dermatologists, American Cancer Society, Mole (lesion)
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UC Merced grads' enduring bond with valley noted at Sunday celebration
Merced Sun-StarThe gusty Sunday wind blew away many graduation caps, but it didn't stop more than 500 UC Merced graduates as they marched across the stage -- savoring a proud moment. Sunday was the second commencement ceremony for UC Merced, honoring 547 graduates...Tags: Social Sciences, Education, USA Today, Arts and Culture, Culture
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Jackson Lab Names Scientific Director For Farmington Location
The Hartford CourantA Harvard genetics expert has been named scientific director of the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine on the campus of the UConn Health Center, the company announced Monday. Charles Lee is currently director of the molecular genetics research...Tags: Science, Genetics, Education, Biology, Medical Procedures and Tests
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An eye toward the future
The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.Editor's Note: During the next several days, The Register-Herald will run feature stories about graduating seniors from area high schools. The series of stories has been tagged "An Eye Toward The Future." We hope you enjoy these in-depth looks at some...Tags: Nursing, West Virginia University, Alzheimer's Disease
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Thompson wants veterans nursing home in Beckley
The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.One day after his appointment to a cabinet-level post, Rick Thompson is striving to do what he can to assist federal officials land a veterans nursing home at the Beckley VA Medical Center. Thompson was named just Thursday as secretary of the Department...Tags: Long Term Care, Nursing, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Nursing Homes, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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News anchor tells it like it is at Quinnipiac University's graduation
New Haven Register, Conn.The medical and communications fields are really different, but TV news anchor Josh Elliott told graduates at Quinnipiac University they have at least one thing in common: "You've all decided to go into the business of being right, all the time."...Tags: Education, Nursing, Health and Safety at School, Graham Spanier, The Pennsylvania State University
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Clowns who care: Volunteers don makeup and red noses to bring cheer and support to patients
The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville, N.J.They wear white coats and scrubs, just like other staff members at Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House. But the big red noses and oversized shoes instantly send the message that these "doctors" are not here to talk medicine. Since the...Tags: Nursing, Health and Medical Professionals, Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Hospitals and Clinics
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DSM-5 is here: Are psychiatrists ready to stop arguing about it?
Finally. After many contentious years, the American Psychiatric Assn. has unleashed DSM-5, the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. If you know one thing about the DSM, it’s probably that this book is...
Tags: Eating Disorders, University of New Mexico, Health and Medical Professionals, Bipolar Disorder, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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El Paso cancer patient is glad Angelina Jolie raised awareness of double mastectomy
El Paso Times, TexasEl Pasoan Alice Chavez knows what it's like to be Angelina Jolie. At least when it comes to her health. Like, Jolie, Chavez has undergone a double mastectomy. She had cancer in her left breast, and a risk of cancer in the still-healthy one. "In...Tags: Mastectomy, Health Treatments, Breast Cancer, Health and Medical Professionals, General Practitioners
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UK tries out new model for gene testing in cancer patients
ReutersBy Kate Kelland LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - Britain launched a research programme on Monday that should eventually allow all cancer patients to have access to the kind of genetic analysis that led Hollywood star Angelina Jolie to decide to undergo a...Tags: Mastectomy, Genetics, Breast Cancer, United Kingdom, Biology
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Health career options include office settings
With more than 300,000 health care workers in Cook County alone, employees have plenty of options when it comes to choosing a work environment. Here’s a look a various workplaces for today’s health care professionals. Offices of dentists....
Tags: Healthcare Provider, Health and Safety at Work, Nursing, Health and Medical Professionals, General Practitioners
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Changes to psychiatric manual ignite debate over grief, mental illness and faith
St. Louis Post-DispatchEach year 90,000 parents in the U.S. confront the profound suffering that follows the death of a child or adolescent. Some of those rely on faith to help them through their grief. Others look to psychiatrists, who offer therapy or prescribe...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Health and Medical Professionals, Health and Safety at School, Customs and Tradition, Psychiatry
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