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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Rabies prevention The Department of Health offers information on how to prevent the spread of rabies and what to do in the event of exposure. Rabies is most often seen in raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. Information: 410-222-7168 or visit aahealth.org....Tags: Rabies, Odenton, Methadone (drug), Family, Men's Health
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University of Maryland School of Medicine aims to raise $500 million
The University of Maryland School of Medicine announced this week a $500 million fundraising goal — the Baltimore institution's largest campaign ever. Donors already have given $339 million during the quiet phase of the campaign, dubbed...
Tags: Medical Research, University of Maryland, College Park, HIV, Viral Diseases and Infections, Education
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LETTER: Good Reasons For Genetic Labeling
I strongly support labeling of genetically engineered food. As a pediatric hematologist/oncologist, I was a loyal supporter of mainstream pediatrics during my professional years but have learned otherwise in retirement. Much animal data shows the...Tags: Science and Technology, Food and Drug Administration, Arable Farming, Genetic Engineering, Health Organizations
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HPV-related cancers rose before vaccines hit market
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of some cancers related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) increased throughout the U.S. before vaccines against the sexually transmitted infection were available, says to a new study. Researchers found an increase...Tags: Human papillomavirus, Symptoms, Medical Research, HIV, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Merck, GSK cut price of cervical cancer shots for poor countries
Reuters* Shots will cost less than $5 per dose through GAVI deal * Human papillomavirus causes most cervical cancers * Disease kills 275,000 women a year worldwide * Vaccine group deal aims to protect 30 million girls By Kate Kelland LONDON, May 9 (Reuters)...Tags: Preventative Medicine, Human papillomavirus, Merck & Company Incorporated, Chemical Industry, Disease Prevention
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Tri-Cities news briefs
St. Charles The public may attend the Forest Preserve District of Kane County's grand opening celebration of the new Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 1. Participants can see interactive...Tags: Preventative Medicine, Arts, Sports, Whooping Cough, Health and Safety at School
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Frankfort, New Lenox police blotter: May 8
The following were taken Frankfort and New Lenox police records: New Lenox •A 35-year-old College Station, Texas, man was pulled over for speeding May 2 at Sonoma Road and Washington Street and later charged with aggravated unlawful use of a...
Tags: Crimes, Highway Transportation, Crime, Law and Justice, Theft, Police Arrests
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Focusing on STDs: Vaccines now available to prevent, reduce risk of HPV in adolescents
April is sexually transmitted disease Awareness Month, an annual event calling attention to STDs in the United States. This month-long observance provides individuals, doctors, and community-based organizations an opportunity to address ways to prevent...
Tags: Health, Human papillomavirus, Symptoms, HIV, Pharmaceuticals
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More Than 4,000 Walk For March Of Dimes At Rentschler Field
The March of Dimes has raised $328,000 to date thanks in part to over 4,000 residents who participated in a fundraiser Sunday morning at Rentschler field. The ongoing March for Babies event includes nine walk fundraisers in Connecticut split between the...
Tags: Aetna Inc., Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut), Connecticut Children's Medical Center, March of Dimes Foundation, Hartford Hospital
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UPDATE: Five more students contract chicken pox at Tunstall High School, principal says it's under control
WDBJ7 ReporterThe principal at Tunstall High School believes an outbreak of chickenpox is under control. 25 students have the disease. The Health Department spent the start of this week giving vaccinations to more than 100 students at both Tunstall High School and ...Tags: Schools, Chickenpox, High Schools, Teaching and Learning, Education
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Senators briefed on the latest from the International Space Station
WASHINGTON -- Sens. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) took a break from earthly political matters Tuesday to talk to NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn, one of two Americans aboard the International Space Station. Marshburn, who has been at the...
Tags: Science and Technology, Space Programs, Heads of State, NASA, Bill Nelson
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Email, Heart Attack, A Christmas Carol (movie, 2009), Cerebral Palsy, Halloween
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