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Report Published: "Medical University of South Carolina -...

The institution provides learning and discovery opportunities for health care professionals and biomedical scientists.

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Related Topix: University of South Carolina, Medicine, Nursing, Infectious Diseases, Genetics, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Wed May 22, 2013

Philly.com

Cost of treating strokes in U.S. could soar to $180B annually by 2030

Over the next two decades, the cost of treating strokes in the United States is expected to more than double, topping more than $180 billion a year, according to new research.

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Related Topix: University of South Carolina, Healthcare Law, Law, Medicare, Health, Manhasset, NY

WMBF

Funeral held for fallen deputy Tim Causey

Officers of the law in Horry County have attempted to carry out their duties as usual while coming to grips with the loss of one of their own - Deputy Sheriff Tim Causey.

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Related Topix: Horry County, SC, University of South Carolina

Surgical Products

Stroke Costs To Double by 2030, Groups Say

The rising prevalence of stroke in an aging population is likely to more than double the cost of stroke care over the next two decades, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association warned.

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Related Topix: University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Mountain Xpress

Parkway Medical Group adds family nurse practitioner to its practice

May 16, 2013 Parkway Medical Group, an eleven-provider medical practice with offices in Asheville and Black Mountain, has added a new provider, board certified family nurse practitioner, Kristie Ruff.

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Related Topix: Asheville, NC, Black Mountain, NC, Medicine, Nursing, University of Florida

Tue May 21, 2013

WTMA-AM North Charleston

Medical University of SC to Host Hurricane Awareness Day

The Medical University of South Carolina is hosting its 14th annual Hurricane Awareness Day on Wednesday, according to The Post and Courier.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Natural Disasters, University of South Carolina, Cross, SC

Mon May 20, 2013

EurekAlert!

Buckley receives American Psychiatric Association commendation

Dr. Peter F. Buckley, a psychiatrist and Dean of the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University, has received the American Psychiatric Association Special Presidential Commendation in recognition of his exemplary leadership and substantial contributions to psychiatry and U.S. academic medicine.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Psychiatry, Medical College of Georgia, University of South Carolina

Sun May 19, 2013

FireHouse.com

S.C. Deputy Stricken After Guarding Fire Scene Dies

Horry County Deputy Tim Causey died at 9 a.m. at Medical University of South Carolina, the department announced on its Facebook page.

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Related Topix: Horry County, SC, University of South Carolina, Social Software

The Star

Honor student becomes a doctor

Myles Potter, known to some as North Augusta High School's 2005 valedictorian and a three-sport athlete for the Yellow Jackets, is on the verge of a major milestone this week.

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Related Topix: University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, The Citadel, University of Florida

Sat May 18, 2013

Charleston City Paper

S.C. couple sues MUSC over unnecessary sex reassignment surgery

A Columbia couple has filed a lawsuit against the Medical University of South Carolina, Greenville Hospital System, and the S.C. Department of Social Services for unnecessarily reassigning their son's gender.

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Related Topix: University of South Carolina, Greenville, SC, Charleston, SC

Thu May 16, 2013

AltWeeklies

Mr. Sanford goes (back) to Washington

You could feel it in the air. The cautious optimism that characterized South Carolina Democrats' anxiety over the prospect of Elizabeth Colbert Busch being elected to Congress was gone.

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Related Topix: Charleston, SC, North Charleston, SC, Charleston County, SC, Ravenel, SC

Wed May 15, 2013

Circulation

Interpreting Inflammation: Smooth Muscle Positional Identity and...

From the Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC ; and Center for Developmental Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Seattle Children's Research Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA .

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Related Topix: University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, University of Washington, Medicine, Rheumatology

The Moultrie News

Chase After a Cure donates $150,000 to MUSC Childrena s Hospital

On hand for the donation were Adam White, Chase After a Cure executive director; pediatric oncologist Dr.

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Related Topix: Oncology, Medicine

USA Today

Hospitals, South Carolina sued over child's sex surgery

Parents of a child adopted seven years ago are suing the state, the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and Greenville Hospital System over the child's sex-assignment surgery, which they allege was medically unnecessary.

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Related Topix: University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC

WLTX-TV Columbia

Legislator's Dad Elected to MUSC After Protest

The Legislature elected a House member's father to the Medical University of South Carolina board after he agreed to pay higher property taxes at his beach home.

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Related Topix: University of South Carolina, Sumter, SC

KRDO-TV Colorado Springs

Copper in hospital rooms may stop infections

Hospital-acquired infections are a huge problem in the United States. Wouldn't it be amazing if they could be prevented merely through the materials used in the hospital room? Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina explored covering key surfaces in hospital intensive care units in copper alloy, and found that this is an effective ... (more)

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Related Topix: University of South Carolina

Tue May 14, 2013

Fire Rescue Magazine

South Carolina Paramedic Honored for Delivery, Resuscitation of Premature Baby

A Burton firefighter was honored last month for helping to successfully deliver and resuscitate a premature baby in February.

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Related Topix: Burton, SC, Beaufort County, SC, Charleston, SC, University of South Carolina

Post and Courier

Parents accuse MUSC, Greenville Hospital System of performing...

A Columbia couple is suing the Medical University of South Carolina, Greenville Hospital System and the S.C. Department of Social Services on behalf of their 8-year-old son for performing “medically unnecessary” sex assignment surgery on the child in 2006.

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Related Topix: Columbia, SC, University of South Carolina, Richland County, SC, Charleston, SC

Effingham Herald

Bennett joins Effingham Health System staff

Dr. John Bennett kicked off his arrival to the area by appearing in the Stand Up for America Day parade in Port Wentworth.

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Related Topix: Port Wentworth, GA, Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Rincon, GA, University of South Carolina, Atlanta, GA

Mon May 13, 2013

Myrtle Beach Online

A familya s first college degree is a reward for all

Each received a degree in registered nursing as part of Horry Georgetown Technical College's 2013 commencement ceremony, and each was the first in their family to go to college.

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Related Topix: Myrtle Beach, SC, Aynor, SC, Medicine, Nursing, Coastal Carolina University