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February, 2025

A South Texas Junior College Embraced Apprenticeships to Ease a Growing Nursing Shortage

Every Wednesday, the students from South Texas College clock into their shift at the largest hospital in town; 18 students are getting hands-on training at one of the first nursing apprenticeship programs in the country.

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February, 2025

Shocking Discovery: Human Brain Contains 7 Grams of Microplastics, 50% More Than Previous Estimates

Picture a sugar packet - that's roughly how much microplastic is now accumulating in the average human brain, according to groundbreaking new research from the University of New Mexico.

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February, 2025

USI Nursing Students Partner With Public Safety to Install Narcan Box on Campus

University of Southern Indiana nursing students in the Population Focused Nursing Care class have partnered with USI Public Safety to bring a Narcan box to campus and educate the community on its use.

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February, 2025

Brutal Attack on Nurse at Florida Hospital, Suspect Arrested

A man has been arrested after deputies say he attacked a nurse at HCA Palms West hospital in Loxahatchee on Tuesday, February 18th.

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February, 2025

Star Anise (Illicium Verum): Chemical Compounds, Antiviral Properties, and Clinical Relevance

Star anise is one of the vital ingredients of the Chinese medicinal herbs and is widely known for its antiviral effects. It is also the source of shikimic acid, which is used in the manufacture of oseltamivir (Tamiflu®), an antiviral medication for influenza A and influenza B.

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February, 2025

Pennsylvania Nursing Student Lives in Tent to Pursue Education Against All Odds

Jaden Wagoner lived in a tent in the woods with a mile walk to campus to become a Certified Nurse Aide in hopes to one day graduate with his nursing license.

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January, 2025

Study Fine Gut Microbiome May Help Dietary Fiber Fight Colorectal Cancer

A new study has reinforced advice that you should incorporate plenty of fiber-rich foods in your diet. Researchers found that when gut bacteria break down plant fiber, they produce two compounds that act on genes to help prevent the growth of cancers.

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January, 2025

Hospital Receives $500K Grant for Telestroke and Nursing Programs

Grove City Hospital has received a grant totaling nearly $500,000 to advance two telemedicine programs, including a tele-neurology program, and implement a digital nursing program designed to improve patient care and health outcomes for rural populations.

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January, 2025

Doctors May Be Able to Predict Your Stroke Risk Through Your Eye

The lead author of a new study recently published found a vascular “fingerprint” on the retina may also be able to predict a person’s stroke risk in a less invasive manner than traditional tests.