Jan Dyer

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Contest Aims to Redesign Medical Bills

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: June 13, 2016

HHS challenges developers to clarify medical bills, offering a reward.

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Update on Sexual Assault in the Military

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: June 6, 2016

Sexual assault in the military has decreased by 1%, and Army Major General Camille Nichols feels “there are still many hurdles to overcome.”

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A Better Way to Remove Chemical Contamination

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: June 2, 2016

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Diagnosing Anthrax in Minutes

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: June 1, 2016

New technology developed by SRI International makes diagnosing anthrax as quick and easy as a prick of the finger.

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Exercise Lowers Risk of Some Cancers

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: May 19, 2016

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CDC Media Campaign Helps Americans Quit Smoking

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: May 19, 2016

The CDC’s “Tips From Former Smokers” campaign has been helping smokers quit since 2012.

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Thanks to IHS Funding Program, “Sustained Achievements” in Diabetes Prevention

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: May 16, 2016

The SDPI awards up to $137 million to organizations supporting diabetes prevention.

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Death Rates for Brain Cancer Trend Downward

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: May 12, 2016

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Unraveling the Genetic Mystery of Pneumocystis

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: May 12, 2016

Researchers examine a genome of Pneumocystis to better understand its metabolic pathways for treatment.

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Winning Ideas for Preventing and Reducing VTE

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: May 10, 2016

CDC recognizes 8 hospitals for innovative strategies of treating health care associated venous thromboembolism.

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Grants Available for Native American Mental Health Programs

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: May 9, 2016

SAMHSA offers grants up to $20,000 a year to AI/AN organizations that address mental health needs.

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SAMHSA Reports Track Behavioral Health in U.S.

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: May 5, 2016

The 2015 and 2016 SAMHSA short reports highlight federal, state, and community records.

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Aprepitant Protects Against Chemo-Induced Nausea and Vomiting

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: May 4, 2016

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Assistive Technology for Veterans’ Homes

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: May 2, 2016

VA grants awarded to 4 institutions for their housing assistive technology innovations.

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Sexual Orientation and Cancer Risk

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: April 28, 2016