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Superbug study: 'Universal' MRSA control may make the most sense
Using antibacterial soap and ointments to treat all patients in an intensive care unit — not just those who test positive for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA — reduced presence of the antibiotic-resistant superbug by 37%...
Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MRSA, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Health and Safety at School, University of California, Irvine
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ETC: Graduates! The CEO of GM has some wisdom to share
Autoblog.comFiled under: Etc., GM Universities are right now trotting out Grade-A commencement speakers to motivate this year's graduating class of collegiates to change the world, or at least vacate their parents' property before the age of 30. Some of the most... -
C.J. McCollum's injury update
The Varsity BlogLehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum is 100 percent healthy and has resumed full basketball activities. An X-ray Thursday on the left foot that was broken in the first half of a Jan. 5 game at Virginia Commonwealth University showed it...... -
Want to make work better? Bring a dog
Bonnie Bessor's job can take its toll after a while. As executive director of Rebuilding Together, she's responsible for finding ways to help low-income Baltimore residents with home repair, maintenance projects and money to pay for the heat. But when...
Tags: Central Michigan University, Miami University, Stress, Rentals, Roland Park
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Mildred E. 'Millie' Banwell, artist
![Mildred E. "Millie" Banwell, an artist who was a longtime supporter of the Light House shelter and an active member of Calvary United Methodist Church, died Sunday of pulmonary fibrosis at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena.](http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/thumbnails/story/2013-02/74396499-12133642.jpg "Mildred E. "Millie\" Banwell, an artist who was a longtime supporter of the Light House shelter and an active member of Calvary United Methodist Church, died Sunday of pulmonary fibrosis at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena.")
Mildred E. "Millie" Banwell, an artist who was a longtime supporter of the Light House shelter and an active member of Calvary United Methodist Church, died Sunday of pulmonary fibrosis at Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena.
The longtime Annapolis...Tags: Auction Service, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Homelessness, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Religion and Belief
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Think preventive medicine will save money? Think again
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - It seems like a no-brainer. Since about 75 percent of healthcare spending in the United States is for largely preventable chronic illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, providing more preventive care should cut costs....Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Internists, Flu, General Practitioners
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Virginia Commonwealth University Poll finds Virginians supportive of more funding for public schools
A new poll shows many people in Virginia are supportive of more funding for public schools. The poll, conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University , shows 64 % of Virginians believe schools do not have enough funds to meet their needs, while only 24...
Tags: Politics, Colleges and Universities, Education, Schools, Elections
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Guns: Playing a role in shorter US life expectancy, but also saving lives
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States suffers far more violent deaths than any other wealthy nation, due in part to the widespread possession of firearms and the practice of storing them at home in a place that is often unlocked, according to a report...
Tags: National Government, Health and Safety at School, Washington, DC, Politics, Murder
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Pap smears can detect ovarian and endometrial cancers, Hopkins scientists find
Johns Hopkins scientists have found a way to screen for hard-to-detect endometrial and ovarian cancers in women using a routine Pap smear, a discovery they hope eventually could reduce the number of deaths caused by the deadly malignancies.
The...Tags: Healthcare Provider, Oncology, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Gynecology, Human papillomavirus
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The underwhelming size of the 'under no circumstances' abortion caucus
Change of SubjectIn many public opinion surveys on the subject of abortion, pollsters ask respondents a question that usually goes something like "Do you think abortions should be legal under any circumstances, legal only under certain circumstances, or illegal in all... -
Mental health scars common after cardiac arrest
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A quarter of cardiac arrest survivors suffer long-term psychological problems such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, a new review of research estimates. This additional stress on recovering patients is...Tags: Chemical Industry, Health and Safety at School, Cardiologists, Stress, Depression
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UPDATE: Governor McDonnell issues flag order for fallen Trooper from Southwest Virginia
Governor McDonnell has issued a flag order in memory of a Virginia State Trooper from Southwest Virginia who died in the line of duty last week. McDonnell has ordered that the Virginia flag over the state Capitol building in Richmond be flown at half-...
Tags: Transportation Accidents, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Grayson County, Kings Dominion, Funeral Parlor and Crematorium
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