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Some With HIV Have Better Quality Of Life

Some patients with human immunodeficiency virus experience an improved quality of life following their diagnosis, U.S. researchers found.

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Fri Nov 27, 2009

Journal Gazette

Penney boss embraces slump

Mike Ullman, chairman and CEO of J.C. Penney Co., has pushed the retailer to continue innovating, despite the recession.

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Related Topix: JC Penney, Retail

Thu Nov 26, 2009

University of Cincinnati

Some Patients Diagnosed With HIV Experience Improved Outlook on Life

A new study from researchers at the University of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center reaffirms that some patients with HIV experience an improved quality of life following their diagnosis.

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Detroit Free Press

Bernard Sisman: Decorated veteran treated children, taught other doctors

Dr. Bernard Sisman, a pediatrician who practiced in the Monroe area for more than 40 years and a World War II veteran, died Monday of prostate cancer at his home in Monroe.

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Related Topix: Pediatrics, Medicine, Life, Veteran Affairs, Monroe, MI, Detroit Metro

Gazette.net

City's first black councilman recalls journey

It took Greenbelt slightly longer than the United States to elect its first black representative, but like President Barack Obama, Emmett Jordan - the city's first black council member - wants less emphasis put on the color of his skin and more on what he plans to accomplish for his community.

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Related Topix: Greenbelt, MD, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, African-American, Marketing

Wed Nov 25, 2009

The Advocate

Tired on holiday? It's not the turkey's fault

Don't blame the turkey when it's time for the after-dinner nap Thanksgiving Day.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Turkey, Meat, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Tue Nov 24, 2009

PhysOrg Weblog

Serotonin Made in Breast Cancer Cells, Researchers Show

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have documented that the brain hormone serotonin is made in human breast cancer cells and functions abnormally, contributing to malignant growth.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Breast Cancer

University of Cincinnati

Exposure to Traffic, Indoor Pollutants Puts Certain Kids at Increased Risk for Asthma

New research presents strong evidence that the 'synergistic' effect of early-life exposure to both outdoor traffic-related pollution and indoor endotoxin causes more harm to developing lungs than one or the other exposure alone.

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MediLexicon

Drug Side Effects A Key Factor In Reduced Quality Of Life For Kidney Transplant Patients

Main Category: Transplants / Organ Donations Also Included In: Urology / Nephrology People who have kidney transplants need longer-term support than most friends, relatives or even healthcare professionals realise, according to a study of 160 patients published in the December issue of the UK-based Journal of Advanced Nursing.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Urology, Nursing, Cincinnati, OH Metro, Health

Newswise

Exposure to Traffic Pollution and Indoor Allergens Multiplies Risk of Asthma in High-Risk Kids

Children who are exposed to high levels of traffic-related pollution and high levels of indoor endotoxin early in life have six times the risk of developing persistent wheezing by age three than children exposed to low levels of traffic and indoor-related pollutants, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009

ChannelCincinnati.com

Creation Museum Sees Controversy, Success

Since it opened in 2007, the Creation Museum has been both a lightning rod for criticism and a huge financial success.

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Related Topix: Dinosaur, Science, Paleontology

Sun Nov 22, 2009

ChannelCincinnati.com

Federal Grant Helps Police Boost Surveillance System

Thanks to a federal grant, Cincinnati police are installing high-tech surveillance cameras so they can keep an eye on some high-crime areas even when officers aren't present.

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Related Topix: Cincinnati, OH

Sat Nov 21, 2009

The Cincinnati Enquirer

County probation program under fire

Hamilton County's intensive probation program is so ineffective that the convicts in it are more likely to commit crimes than others convicted of similar crimes who never receive supervision, according to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.

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Related Topix: Hamilton County, OH, Ohio, Prison, Cincinnati, OH

Entertainment

Ohio native takes second place on 'Project Runway'

DAYTON, OHIO: An Ohio designer missed it by a thread, placing second on the latest season of TV's Project Runway.

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Related Topix: Dayton, OH, Dayton Metro, Entertainment

NBC Action News

More Changes To Women's Health Guidelines

In less than a week the guidelines for two major women's health tests have changed.

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Related Topix: Women's Health, Health, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

The Cincinnati Enquirer

Mustaches grow cancer awareness

Breast cancer has a pink ribbon. Women's heart disease has a red dress. Now, prostate and testicular cancer have ... mustaches.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Health, Testicular Cancer, Crime Movies, Magnum P.I., Drama Movies, Action Movies, Adventure, Mystery Movies, Cincinnati Metro

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Middletown Journal

'Runway' finale

We watch all the best "unscripted" television shows so you don't have to. We'll keep you updated on "American Idol," "Dancing With the Stars," " Top Chef," "Project Runway" and many other reality shows and reality stars.

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Related Topix: Reality TV, Entertainment, Television, Project Runway, Dancing With The Stars, Top Chef, Dayton, KY

WLWT-TV Cincinnati

Police: Man Shot Near UC Robbed Of $6

A man was shot near the University of Cincinnati campus just before midnight. The shooting was reported at 11:50 p.m. near the intersection of Clifton Avenue and McMillan Street.

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Related Topix: Cincinnati, OH

Thu Nov 19, 2009

EurekAlert!

Paleontologists find extinction rates higher in open-ocean settings during mass extinctions

Environmental selectivity during three of the 'Big Five' mass extinction events focus of two paleontologists' latest research.

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Related Topix: Science, Paleontology, University of Chicago, Dinosaur

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Bio Box: J.C. Penney CEO Mike Ullman talks about managing through the recession

NAME: Myron E. Ullman III, known as Mike OCCUPATION: Chairman and CEO, J.C. Penney Co.

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Related Topix: JC Penney, Retail

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