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GW Cancer Institute Publishes Overview on Value of Patient Navigation for Community Cancer Centers
A recently published paper by the George Washington University Cancer Institute addresses the value of patient navigation programs for community cancer centers.
6/18/2013 12:50 PM EDT
GW Researcher Publishes First Human Study that Shows Association between Finasteride (Propecia) and Decreased Levels of Alcohol Consumption
Researcher Michael S. Irwig, M.D., F.A.C.E., assistant professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and director of the Center for Andrology at The GW Medical Faculty Associates, found that men who...
6/12/2013 10:45 AM EDT
New Study Finds Less Than 25 Percent of New Doctors Work in Primary Care
Despite a critical shortage of primary care in the United States less than 25 percent of newly minted doctors go into this field and only a tiny fraction, 4.8 percent, set up shop in rural areas, according to a study just released in the...
6/12/2013 11:00 AM EDT
Habilitative Services Under Health Reform Faces Uncertainty, New Analysis Says
Despite their inclusion as essential health benefits, habilitative services face an uncertain future under the Affordable Care Act, according to a new analysis done at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services...
6/5/2013 12:00 PM EDT
Commentary Calls for Greater Public Health Policies with Re-Emergence of Moderate Iodine Deficiency in Developed Countries
A commentary accompanying research published in The Lancet, calls for greater public health policies to eradicate iodine deficiency in the U.K. and other developed countries, including the United States.
5/22/2013 12:00 PM EDT
Study Provides Better Understanding of Water’s Freezing Behavior at Nanoscale
The results of a new study led by George Washington University Professor Tianshu Li provide direct computational evidence that nucleation of ice in small droplets is strongly size-dependent, an important conclusion in understanding water’s...
5/21/2013 2:00 PM EDT
The George Washington University Will Hold Symposium on Latino Health Disparities
The George Washington (GW) University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) will hold a forum on May 22 to discuss public health issues that disproportionately affect Latino immigrant communities. At the same time, SPHHS will announce...
5/15/2013 12:55 PM EDT
Nearly 50 Percent Increase in ICU Admissions, New Study Says
A study released today by George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) researchers offers an in-depth look at hospitals nationwide and admissions to intensive care units (ICU). The study, published in the journal...
5/14/2013 6:00 PM EDT
GW Expert Available to Comment on Update of Toxic Substances Control Act
5/23/2013 4:45 PM EDT
GW Expert Available to Comment on Caffeinated Chewing Gum and Health Risks
4/29/2013 5:00 PM EDT
GW Expert Available To Comment on Emergency Contraceptive Ruling
4/5/2013 10:30 AM EDT
GW Experts Available to Comment on Obama Initiative to Map the Human Brain
4/2/2013 12:30 PM EDT
Thomas E. Perez, former George Washington University Faculty Member, Nominated for Secretary of Labor
3/19/2013 3:00 PM EDT
GW Experts Available to Comment on Heart Health – February is American Heart Month
2/6/2013 12:15 PM EST
GW Experts Available to Comment on Sydney Stomach Virus Outbreak
1/25/2013 3:45 PM EST
GW Experts Available to Comment on Early and Severe Flu Outbreak
1/9/2013 10:30 AM EST