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Parsing the mammogram guidelines
- Washington Post, 2009.11.20
Controversy continues over the mammography guidelines released Monday by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. As family physicians and preventive medicine specialists who have worked with the task force in many capacities over the years, we'd like to dispel some myths about the panel and try to put the recommendations into context.
Controversy continues over the mammography guidelines released Monday by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. As family physicians and preventive medicine specialists who have worked with the task force in many capacities over the years, we'd like to dispel some myths about the panel and try to put the recommendations into context.
FDA rethinks controversial oyster treatment regulations plan, but timetable unclear
- Mobile Press Register, 2009.11.19
As the Food and Drug Administration rethinks a controversial plan for oyster treatment regulations, employees there can't say at this point how long that process will take.
As the Food and Drug Administration rethinks a controversial plan for oyster treatment regulations, employees there can't say at this point how long that process will take.
Math, science aren’t the only options for smart young women
- Issaquah Press, 2009.11.17
Most smokers worldwide support workplace bans - poll
- Reuters News, 2009.11.17
Even smokers support bans to prohibit lighting up in the workplace, according to a new survey.
Even smokers support bans to prohibit lighting up in the workplace, according to a new survey.
Poll: Most in world favor work smoking ban
- United Press International, 2009.11.16
A majority of smokers worldwide support smoking bans in the workplace, a survey conducted by U.S. researchers indicates.
A majority of smokers worldwide support smoking bans in the workplace, a survey conducted by U.S. researchers indicates.
RTI International researchers find support for smoking bans – even among smokers
- Triangle Business Journal, 2009.11.16
A new study by RTI International and Harris Interactive has found an unlikely ally for smoking bans in the worldwide workplace: Smokers
A new study by RTI International and Harris Interactive has found an unlikely ally for smoking bans in the worldwide workplace: Smokers
Does student financial aid work? RTI gets $70 million to find out
- Science in the Triangle, 2009.11.10
College is expensive and about two-thirds of all students who continue their education past high school receive some type of financial aid. This year, the U.S. Department of Education will spend about $116 billion on student financial aid.
College is expensive and about two-thirds of all students who continue their education past high school receive some type of financial aid. This year, the U.S. Department of Education will spend about $116 billion on student financial aid.
How to Control Rising Health Care Costs
- New York Times, 2009.11.10
Identifying an effective method for controlling and reducing health care costs is the most difficult element of health care reform.
Identifying an effective method for controlling and reducing health care costs is the most difficult element of health care reform.
EAD organizes workshop on Risk Assessment and Management
- Emirates News Agency, 2009.11.9
The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, (EAD) is holding a four-day workshop on Risk Assessment and Management to enhance the understanding of environmentalists and relevant stakeholders from the private and public sector of Abu Dhabi towards potential hazards on health and environment
The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, (EAD) is holding a four-day workshop on Risk Assessment and Management to enhance the understanding of environmentalists and relevant stakeholders from the private and public sector of Abu Dhabi towards potential hazards on health and environment
Getting The Most Out Of Preventive Care
- National Public Radio, 2009.11.9
Not only do many politicians believe that prevention reduces health care costs, but so do most Americans. In a recent survey, 77 percent of Americans agreed that prevention will save us money.
Not only do many politicians believe that prevention reduces health care costs, but so do most Americans. In a recent survey, 77 percent of Americans agreed that prevention will save us money.
Gray Matters
- Sarasota Manatee Business, 2009.11.6
With more than 30 percent of our population over 65—yes, one-third!—Sarasota is the biggest aging laboratory in the nation.
With more than 30 percent of our population over 65—yes, one-third!—Sarasota is the biggest aging laboratory in the nation.
Health Care Reform's Missing Piece: Elder Care
- New American Media, 2009.11.5
With America's elders on their way to doubling by 2030, thanks to 78 million aging boomers, one might think health care reform would address the fragmented excuse for a long-term care (LTC) system needed to assist seniors as they become frail.
With America's elders on their way to doubling by 2030, thanks to 78 million aging boomers, one might think health care reform would address the fragmented excuse for a long-term care (LTC) system needed to assist seniors as they become frail.
RTI to Develop Biomass Replacement for Petroleum
- NC Magazine, 2009.11.5
RTI International was recently awarded a $3.1 million contract from the Department of Energy to develop a biomass fuel that could serve as a replacement for petroleum in the existing fuel infrastructure.
RTI International was recently awarded a $3.1 million contract from the Department of Energy to develop a biomass fuel that could serve as a replacement for petroleum in the existing fuel infrastructure.
Treasury & Risk Magazine`s 2009 Alexander Hamilton Awards Winners Announced
- Reuters News, 2009.11.5
More than 250 senior corporate treasury and finance professionals from some of the nation`s largest companies converged on New York City on Oct. 28-29, 2009, to participate in Treasury & Risk magazine`s 14th Annual Alexander Hamilton Awards and Best Practices Summit.
More than 250 senior corporate treasury and finance professionals from some of the nation`s largest companies converged on New York City on Oct. 28-29, 2009, to participate in Treasury & Risk magazine`s 14th Annual Alexander Hamilton Awards and Best Practices Summit.
Global warming worries drive biofuels research
- Science in the Triangle, 2009.11.4
The recession has tempered America's voracious appetite for energy and $4-a-gallon gasoline is last year's bad dream. But economics no longer dominate the search for alternatives to fossil fuels, the source of more than 80 percent of the world's energy
The recession has tempered America's voracious appetite for energy and $4-a-gallon gasoline is last year's bad dream. But economics no longer dominate the search for alternatives to fossil fuels, the source of more than 80 percent of the world's energy
Genes as weather vanes for disease
- Science in the Triangle, 2009.11.3
Imagine a chemist, a bioethicist, a pharmacist and a physician come together to discuss personalized medicine. The last thing you expect them to talk about is the need to wear matching jackets like TV weather forecasters.
Imagine a chemist, a bioethicist, a pharmacist and a physician come together to discuss personalized medicine. The last thing you expect them to talk about is the need to wear matching jackets like TV weather forecasters.
Research and Markets: Clean Coal Report: U.S. Emerging Technologies, R&D and Next Generation Equipment
- Reuters News, 2009.11.2
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Clean Coal: U.S. Emerging Technologies, R&D and Next Generation Equipment" report to their offering.
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Clean Coal: U.S. Emerging Technologies, R&D and Next Generation Equipment" report to their offering.
Pork industry debates solutions
- Capital Press Agriculture News, 2009.10.29
The National Farm Family Coalition says industry pressure for government efforts to revitalize low pork prices will only distract from the root of the problem.
The National Farm Family Coalition says industry pressure for government efforts to revitalize low pork prices will only distract from the root of the problem.
Working women face more domestic violence in India: Study
- Hindu Times, 2009.10.28
Although working women help in bringing financial stability to a family, their professional life often subjects them to increased domestic violence in India, according to a new study.
Although working women help in bringing financial stability to a family, their professional life often subjects them to increased domestic violence in India, according to a new study.
Working women face more home violence in India: Study
- Press Trust of India, 2009.10.28
Although working women help in bringing financial stability to a family, their professional life often subjects them to increased domestic violence in India, according to a new study.
Although working women help in bringing financial stability to a family, their professional life often subjects them to increased domestic violence in India, according to a new study.