The National Library of Medicine releases free iPad App, "Native Voices: the Native peoples ' concepts of health and disease"

To give those who cannot travel to Bethesda, Maryland to see him personally lively experience of virtual, National Library Medicine (NLM) announces new iPad app, free, which captures the contents of its popular exhibitions, Native Voices: the native inhabitants of the concepts of health and disease (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/nativevoices/index.html), currently on display. NLM is the world's largest medical library and component of the National Institutes...

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The National Library of Medicine releases free iPad App, "Native Voices: the Native peoples ' concepts of health and disease"

To give those who cannot travel to Bethesda, Maryland to see him personally lively experience of virtual, National Library Medicine (NLM) announces new iPad app, free, which captures the contents of its popular exhibitions, Native Voices: the native inhabitants of the concepts of health and disease (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/nativevoices/index.html), currently on display. NLM is the world's largest medical library and component of the National Institutes...

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Diabetes Detection

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota April 6, 2012 / Vol. 61 / No. RR–2 Good Laboratory Practices for Biochemical Genetic Testing and Newborn Screening for Inherited Metabolic Disorders CE Available This report provides recommendations for good laboratory practices for biochemical genetic testing and newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorders. The recommended practices address the benefits of using a quality management system approach, factors to consider before introducing new tests, establishment and verification of test performance...

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Girls In Progress

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota May 22 2012 by Jessica Mayorga, Director of Marketing, NCLR(This was first posted to the ALMA Awards 411 blog.)A new film, Girl in Progress, was released recently, and just in time for National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. Simply stated, teen pregnancy, sexuality, and the drama of growing up are topics in the Latino community that merit attention and frank discussions.Girl in Progress speaks to these issues and puts a Hollywood spotlight on a topic that has long been taboo in Latino households...

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Girls In Progress

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota May 22 2012 by Jessica Mayorga, Director of Marketing, NCLR(This was first posted to the ALMA Awards 411 blog.)A new film, Girl in Progress, was released recently, and just in time for National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. Simply stated, teen pregnancy, sexuality, and the drama of growing up are topics in the Latino community that merit attention and frank discussions.Girl in Progress speaks to these issues and puts a Hollywood spotlight on a topic that has long been taboo in Latino households...

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Colorectal Screening

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota April 6, 2012 / Vol. 61 / No. RR–2 Good Laboratory Practices for Biochemical Genetic Testing and Newborn Screening for Inherited Metabolic Disorders CE Available This report provides recommendations for good laboratory practices for biochemical genetic testing and newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorders. The recommended practices address the benefits of using a quality management system approach, factors to consider before introducing new tests, establishment and verification of test performance...

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In search of lost sleep: Secular trends in the sleep time of school-aged children and adolescents

a Health and Use of Time (HUT) Group, University of South Australia, GPO Box 2471, Adelaide SA 5000, Australiab Sansom Institute for Health Research, University of South Australia, GPO Box 2471, Adelaide SA 5000, Australiac School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, GPO Box 2471, Adelaide SA 5000, AustraliaReceived 7 January 2011. Revised 18 March 2011. Accepted 18 March 2011. Available online 25 May 2011.View full text Sleep deficits...

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In search of lost sleep: Secular trends in the sleep time of school-aged children and adolescents

a Health and Use of Time (HUT) Group, University of South Australia, GPO Box 2471, Adelaide SA 5000, Australiab Sansom Institute for Health Research, University of South Australia, GPO Box 2471, Adelaide SA 5000, Australiac School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, GPO Box 2471, Adelaide SA 5000, AustraliaReceived 7 January 2011. Revised 18 March 2011. Accepted 18 March 2011. Available online 25 May 2011.View full text Sleep deficits...

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Catch Cancer Early

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota April 6, 2012 / Vol. 61 / No. RR–2 Good Laboratory Practices for Biochemical Genetic Testing and Newborn Screening for Inherited Metabolic Disorders CE Available This report provides recommendations for good laboratory practices for biochemical genetic testing and newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorders. The recommended practices address the benefits of using a quality management system approach, factors to consider before introducing new tests, establishment and verification of test performance...

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Myocardial Ischemia

By Mayo Clinic staffMyocardial ischemia occurs when blood flow to your heart muscle is diminished by a partial or complete blockage of the arteries of the heart (coronary arteries). The decrease in blood flow reduces the oxygen supply to your heart.Myocardial ischemia, also called cardiac ischemia, can cause damage to the heart muscle, reducing its ability to pump efficiently. A sudden, severe coronary artery can lead to a heart attack. Myocardial ischemia can also cause abnormal heart rhythms.Treatment for myocardial ischemia is directed at improving...

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Myocardial Ischemia

By Mayo Clinic staffMyocardial ischemia occurs when blood flow to your heart muscle is diminished by a partial or complete blockage of the arteries of the heart (coronary arteries). The decrease in blood flow reduces the oxygen supply to your heart.Myocardial ischemia, also called cardiac ischemia, can cause damage to the heart muscle, reducing its ability to pump efficiently. A sudden, severe coronary artery can lead to a heart attack. Myocardial ischemia can also cause abnormal heart rhythms.Treatment for myocardial ischemia is directed at improving...

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Work Those Aching Joints

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota April 6, 2012 / Vol. 61 / No. RR–2 Good Laboratory Practices for Biochemical Genetic Testing and Newborn Screening for Inherited Metabolic Disorders CE Available This report provides recommendations for good laboratory practices for biochemical genetic testing and newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorders. The recommended practices address the benefits of using a quality management system approach, factors to consider before introducing new tests, establishment and verification of test performance...

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Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR, to Receive Hubert Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award

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Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR, to Receive Hubert Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award

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Step Away from Tobacco

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota April 6, 2012 / Vol. 61 / No. RR–2 Good Laboratory Practices for Biochemical Genetic Testing and Newborn Screening for Inherited Metabolic Disorders CE Available This report provides recommendations for good laboratory practices for biochemical genetic testing and newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorders. The recommended practices address the benefits of using a quality management system approach, factors to consider before introducing new tests, establishment and verification of test performance...

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A Historic Week in Social Media, April 21-28

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota May 01 2012 Last week we reached thousands as part of our campaign against SB1070, and it was a hard task to limit NCLR's forceful campaign to 10 social media posts. However, here are your favorite posts of the week. Thanks to everyone for the stellar support against discrimination!Issues: Geography: View the original article h...

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A Historic Week in Social Media, April 21-28

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota May 01 2012 Last week we reached thousands as part of our campaign against SB1070, and it was a hard task to limit NCLR's forceful campaign to 10 social media posts. However, here are your favorite posts of the week. Thanks to everyone for the stellar support against discrimination!Issues: Geography: View the original article h...

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