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Yesterday | Crofs Blogs

Chagas: 'The new AIDS of the Americas'

Chagas disease, caused by parasites transmitted to humans by blood-sucking insects, has been named "the new AIDS of the Americas" in a lengthy editorial published in PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases .

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Related Topix: Entomology, Science

Monday | MediLexicon

Boundary Stops Molecule Right Where It Needs To Be

A molecule responsible for the proper formation of a key portion of the nervous system finds its way to the proper place not because it is actively recruited, but instead because it can't go anywhere else.

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Related Topix: Health

Sat May 26, 2012

Claremont Courier

Oakmont fairies support schoolmates during testing

Claremont Unified School District faculty, staff, teachers, students and parents are all relieved that the 2012 California Standards Tests have come to a close after months of preparation and 6 days of testing over the last 2 weeks.

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Related Topix: Oakmont, PA, Education Etc., Kids, Family

Fri May 25, 2012

Circulation

Stroke in Children With Posterior Fossa Brain Malformations,...

Stroke in Children With Posterior Fossa Brain Malformations, Hemangiomas, Arterial Anomalies, Coarctation of the Aorta and Cardiac Defects, and Eye Abnormalities Syndrome From the Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics , Radiology , and Dermatology , Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI; the Department of Dermatology , University of ... (more)

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Related Topix: Medicine, Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, University of Kansas Medical Center

Thu May 24, 2012

EurekAlert!

Boundary stops molecule right where it needs to be

A molecule responsible for the proper formation of a key portion of the nervous system finds its way to the proper place not because it is actively recruited, but instead because it can't go anywhere else.

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Post-Bulletin

Isabel Brickley Boylston - Houston, Texas

Isabel Brickley Boylston , formerly of Houston Texas, died Thursday, May 17, 2012, in San Diego, Calif., where she resided with her daughter, Pat Whitt, and her husband, Dr.

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Related Topix: Texas, Essex County, England, World News, United Kingdom, Greater London County, England

Clinical Cases and Images

Dr Topol to med students: "When I was in medical school, the term...

Dr Topol to med students: "When I was in medical school, the term "digital" was reserved for the rectal examination" Here are some excerpts from the Baylor College of Medicine commencement address by Dr.

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Related Topix: iPhone

Cancer Treatment

Susan G. Komen Issues Grants To Texas Breast Cancer Researchers

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research outside of the U.S. Government, is announcing its funding grants to Texas breast cancer researchers, funds that total $8.4 million in new research dollars earmarked to develop breakthrough drugs for common breast cancers, more effectively treat advanced forms of the ... (more)

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Health, Breast Cancer, Texas, Non-Profit, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Wed May 23, 2012

Examiner.com

A Tribute to Dr. Denton Cooley

Where would the journey of heart health be now, if it weren't for Dr. Denton Cooley?A At 92, he has had an amazing life!A He recently wrote his memoir, 100,000 Hearts: A Surgeon's Memoir about his life growing up in Houston and how he became a heart surgeon.A It's a very interesting and entertaining story.

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Related Topix: Texas, University of Texas Medical Branch

Freshnews

Greater Houston Healthconnect Names New Chief Technology Officer

Philip Beckett as Chief Technology Officer. Beckett will oversee the implementation of the software that will connect more than 130 hospitals and 14,000 physicians to improve health outcomes for 7 million area residents.

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Business Journal

Baylor College of Medicine receives $6.2M for SARS vaccine

Baylor College of Medicine researchers will receive up to $6.2 million over five years to develop a SARS vaccine.

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Related Topix: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Vaccinations, Health

Mon May 21, 2012

The Hamilton Spectator

U.S. task force recommends against routine PSA screening for prostate cancer

Routinely screening men for prostate cancer with PSA tests can result in far more harm than good, says a U.S. expert panel in a recommendation against the practice that is sure to fuel continued debate over the issue.

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Related Topix: Prostate Cancer, Health

Sat May 19, 2012

SanLuisObispo.com

Convicted ex-Mass. speaker diagnosed with cancer

Debbie DiMasi, the wife of former Speaker Salvatore DiMasi, says he was diagnosed last month with a rare form of cancer in his tongue and lymph nodes.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, Prison, State Prisons

Fri May 18, 2012

Abc13.com

Family's 10th son graduating from Strake Jesuit

The Garcia-Prats have had a son in attendance at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in Houston since August 1990 -- 22 consecutive years.

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Related Topix: Marquette University, Saint Louis University, Creighton University, Luther College, Regis University

Thu May 17, 2012

Newswise

Public Hospital-Based School of Diagnostic Medical Imaging Graduates 20th Class

Newswise - In her native Iran, Sepanta Shamel saw patients every day as a pediatrician.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Sheila Jackson-Lee

Business Journal

BCM receives Susan G. Komen cancer research grant

Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine have been awarded more than $5 million from Susan G. Komen for three new breast cancer research grants, including a prestigious Komen Promise Grant.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer

Wed May 16, 2012

Circulation

Abstract 304: The Outcomes of Pre-Procedural Angiotensin Converting...

We aimed to determine the association between ACEI use and adverse cardiovascular/ renal outcomes in these patients.

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Related Topix: Post, TX

Tue May 15, 2012

MediLexicon

Finding Willing Doctors To Perform Vaginal Delivery After Caesarean Sometimes A Challenge

After a series of Caesarean sections and vaginal deliveries, Melissa Lunsford wants a vaginal delivery for her fourth child.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nursing, Health

Mon May 14, 2012

News Press

Skin cancer: Appearance-based counseling effective

Sophia is the new most popular baby name for girls, while Jacob is the top name for boys for the... According to a new study, doctors should counsel children, teens and young adults aged 10 to 24 who have fair skin and no history of skin cancer about skin cancer prevention and precautions such as sunscreen.

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Related Topix: Skin Cancer, Medicine, Health

Annals of Internal Medicine

How Variability in the Institutional Review Board Review Process...

From the Houston Veterans Affairs Health Services Research and Development Center of Excellence, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

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