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americanheart.org

Diseases of the heart are the No. 1 killer in America, and stroke is the No. 3 killer. The American Heart Association strongly believes that learning more about these diseases is the best way to reduce disability and death. That's why research is an association-wide priority.

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Tags: Heart, Stroke, Thrombotic Event, Disease and Condition, Diet and Nutrition, Disability, American Heart Association

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2007-08, we committed close to $10M for studies related to nutrition. Find out more: http://jijr.com/F0j

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Christian Mission Organization Rhode Island, RI – The Artic Mission

thearticmission.org — “The Artic Mission is a Christian Mission organization located in West Warwick Rhode Island ( RI ). Our goal through our Christian mission is to help those in the Artic area of West Warwick renew pride in their Faith, their Work, their Families and their Community. Visit our site to learn more about our different programs, our organization, or for directions to our Christian mission.View full resource at thearticmission.org

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Christian Mission Organization Rhode Island, RI – The Artic Mission http://t.co/6Uj75NkS

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Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia: Assistance with navigating mental health services in the Capital Health district (Halifax Regional Municipality)

ssnsc.blogspot.ca — “Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, support programs, public policy, and research.View full resource at ssnsc.blogspot.ca

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AIM: Does screening mammo ignite an epidemic of overdiagnosis?

healthimaging.com — “A study, which breast imaging stakeholders have characterized as underpowered and statistically sloppy, has concluded that 15 to 25 percent of breast cancer cases diagnosed in the Norwegian Screening Program are overdiagnosed, according to research published April 3 in Annals of Internal Medicine. These study results run counter to published data about organized screening programs, which report up to a 40 percent decrease in the death rate among women who participate in screening, Michael N. LinView full resource at healthimaging.com

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Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia: Fear for kids’ future

ssnsc.blogspot.com — “Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, support programs, public policy, and research.View full resource at ssnsc.blogspot.com

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Researchers identify mechanism that makes breast cancer invasive

eurekalert.org — “A new study has identified a key mechanism that causes breast cancer to spread. The research, published by Cell Press on March 30 in the journal Molecular Cell, enhances our knowledge about the signals that drive cancer metastasis and identifies new therapeutic targets for a lethal form of invasive breast cancer that is notoriously resistant to treatment.View full resource at eurekalert.org

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Researchers identify mechanism that makes breast cancer invasive: ( Cell Press ) A new study has identified a ke... http://t.co/31obBo8U

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Talk Parkinson's: Uncovering brain donation

talkparkinsons.blogspot.co.uk — “Talk Parkinson's: Uncovering brain donationView full resource at talkparkinsons.blogspot.co.uk

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Read all about brain tissue research and our Brain Bank in our latest Talk Parkinson's blog: Uncovering brain donation http://t.co/1H46WOXe

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Parkinson Society Canada / Société Parkinson Canada

parkinson.ca — “Parkinson Society Canada is the national voice of Canadians living with Parkinson’s. Our purpose as the Parkinson Society Federation is to ease the burden and find a cure through advocacy, education, research and support services.View full resource at parkinson.ca

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Researchers identify mechanism that makes breast cancer invasive

medicalxpress.com — “A new study has identified a key mechanism that causes breast cancer to spread. The research, published by Cell Press on March 30th in the journal Molecular Cell, enhances our knowledge about the signals that drive cancer metastasis and identifies new therapeutic targets for a lethal form of invasive ...View full resource at medicalxpress.com

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Researchers identify mechanism that makes breast cancer invasive http://t.co/xsEzH6Vy

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Q1 Productions Maximizing Clinical Operations in Phase I-III Studies Conference: Day One

q1productions.com — “Ensuring a Successful Transition from Early Phases of Research to Approval through Thoughtful Study Design, Succinct Site Selection & Optimized Patient RecruitmentView full resource at q1productions.com

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Our Maximizing #Clinical Operations in Phases I-III Conference here in #Chicago kicked off this morning. Program here: http://t.co/J81qfbXz

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Translational Research Initiative for Hearing - Action On Hearing Loss: RNID

actiononhearingloss.org.uk — “The Translational Research Initiative for Hearing (TRIH) is a new initiative that will advance medicines to protect and restore hearing, and silence tinnitus. Action on Hearing Loss is the new name for RNID.View full resource at actiononhearingloss.org.uk

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Find out why we are having a meeting today about our Translational Research Initiative for Hearing http://t.co/N1FTvOhX #TRIHsummit

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NCCA

creativeaging.org — “NCCAView full resource at creativeaging.org

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dcpottsmdAmerican Academy of Neurology, and author of A Pocket Guide for the Alzheimer's Caregiver. Additionally, he is a partner at Alabama Neurology and Sleep Medicine and Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences. Selected as the 2008 American Academy of Neurology’s Advocate of the Year, Dr. Potts seeks to improve the quality of life for dementia patients and their caregivers primarily through innovative education and through incorporating the expressive arts. Born out of his experience as an Alzheimer’s caregiver, and nurtured through the American Academy of Neurology’s Palatucci Advocacy Program, Dr. Potts formed Cognitive Dynamics, a foundation dedicated to fostering the expressive arts to improve the lives of dementia patients and their caregivers and championing human dignity. Dr. Potts is also Medical Director of a dementia caregiver training caregiver company, Dementia Dynamics, LLC. " /> Daniel C. Potts, MD Physician, Active Health Library, Doctor, Internist, and Neurologist

Our Cognitive Connections program is now a featured resource on the National Center for Creating Aging website! http://t.co/H1FEePHI

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Research Notice: Family Members of Persons with Celiac Disease Wanted for a Research Study – Stage 2, Online Survey | NFCA

celiaccentral.org — “National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness for celiac disease and gluten intolerance.View full resource at celiaccentral.org

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Do you have a relative who hasn't been tested for #celiac? Tell them about this survey: http://t.co/QDXYWp3L #glutenfree #research

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A new paradox on our plate? Knowing the nutritional content of foods doesn't equate to healthy eating

medicalxpress.com — “A study by Université Laval's Maurice Doyon and French and American researchers shows that U.S. consumers know surprisingly more about the fat content of the foods they buy than their French counterparts. Paradoxically, the obesity rate is nearly three times higher in the United States (35%) than ...View full resource at medicalxpress.com

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A new paradox on our plate? Knowing the nutritional content of foods doesn't equate to healthy eating http://t.co/3PULAX1m

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Pfizer Think Science Now

thinksciencenow.com — “Think Science Now | Read the full blog posts posted by our community Pfizer scientists, researchers, and medical professionals.View full resource at thinksciencenow.com

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Can #StarTrek teach people about #Ethics? Read #TSN’s @VRulon reflections on a Trekker’s #SpinalChord injury http://t.co/48IeruSA

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Fat Loss Secret: Quick Workout Benefits | Women's Health Magazine

womenshealthmag.com — “Fat Loss Secret: Quick Workout Benefits | Women's Health MagazineView full resource at womenshealthmag.com

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Your body loses about half a pound of muscle a year after age 20. Put your foot back on the metabolism gas pedal: http://t.co/58kK4FOB

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