George Washington University
The George Washington University (GW, GWU, or George Washington) is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States. The university was chartered by an Act of Congress on February 9, 1821, as The Columbian College in the District of Columbia.
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, ...
Health
May 14, 2013 |
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GW Cancer Institute publishes research on challenges faced by adolescent cancer survivors
New research out of the George Washington University Cancer Institute (GWCI) focuses on the difficulties of transitioning to adulthood while dealing with the long-term and late effects of cancer and its treatment. The study ...
Cancer
Apr 26, 2013 |
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Short daily walk might help teen smokers cut down or quit, study says
Teenagers who increased the days on which they got just 20 minutes of exercise were able to cut down on their smoking habit. And teenage smokers were more likely to quit altogether if they participated in ...
Health
Apr 09, 2013 |
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Additional research must be done to ensure safety of pit latrines, new study says
Pit latrines are one of the most common human excreta disposal systems globally, and their use is on the rise as countries aim to meet the sanitation-related target of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Strong evidence ...
Health
Mar 22, 2013 |
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Researcher study the dangerous effects of cocaine on HIV patients
Cocaine, already a damaging drug for those with healthy immune systems, can be lethal for those living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Mudit Tyagi, Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine at the George Washington ...
HIV & AIDS
Mar 21, 2013 |
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New evaluation of the Heart Truth professional education materials released
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Yet historically, women have been less likely than men to receive evidence-based medical care for both the prevention and management of heart disease. ...
Cardiology
Mar 18, 2013 |
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Report offers an in-depth examination of health centers' role in family planning
A report released today by the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) and the RCHN Community Health Foundation offers the first-ever in-depth examination of health centers' role in ...
Health
Mar 07, 2013 |
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Women's health must be priority for state health exchange marketplaces, new report says
Women's issues play a major role in the health of the nation and should be a key consideration for policymakers as they design and set up the new insurance exchanges, according to a report co-authored by policy experts at ...
Health
Mar 05, 2013 |
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New report analyzes potential impact of sequestration on CHCs and underserved communities
A new report by the Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) examines the potential impact of sequestration ...
Health
Mar 04, 2013 |
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Pharmaceutical companies: An $84 million marketing effort in the District of Columbia
Drug companies spent nearly $84 million marketing pharmaceuticals in the District of Columbia in 2011, including an outlay of nearly $19 million for gifts given to physicians, hospitals and other health care providers, according ...
Medications
Mar 01, 2013 |
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New research may aid treatment of multiple myeloma patients
A study led by Robert G. Hawley, Ph.D., professor and chair of the department of anatomy and regenerative biology at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), may help predict which ...
Cancer
Jan 23, 2013 |
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E-games boost physical activity in children; might be a weapon in the battle against obesity
Video games have been blamed for contributing to the epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States. But a new study by researchers at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) ...
Health
Jan 09, 2013 |
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GW professor discovers new information in the understanding of autism and genetics
(Medical Xpress)—Research out of the George Washington University (GW), published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), reveals another piece of the puzzle in a genetic developmental disorder that ...
Autism spectrum disorders
Jan 03, 2013 |
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JAMA article discusses critical need for iodine supplements during pregnancy and while nursing
A viewpoint in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) discusses the issue of iodine deficiency in pregnant women in the U.S. and the potential negative health implications for both mothers and their chi ...
Health
Dec 18, 2012 |
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Making sense out of the senseless: Psychologist discusses the mental health of mass killers
Understanding the mindset of mass murderers, especially in the wake of last week's Newtown, Conn., tragedy in which 20 children lost their lives, can seem nearly impossible.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 17, 2012 |
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