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Molecular Alterations of Gliomas: A Former Harold Amos Scholar Researches Lethal Brain Tumors

September 12, 2013 | Story

Former Harold Amos scholar Kenneth D. Aldape, MD, researches the molecular alterations in gliomas, the most common and lethal tumors that originate in the brain. What he learns can lead to more individualized, and thus more effective, therapies.

Trends in Cancer Care Near the End of Life

September 4, 2013 | Issue Brief

This Atlas Brief and the accompanying data released on the Dartmouth Atlas web site report the latest findings on end-of-life cancer care.

Human Capital News Roundup: Brain cell regeneration, malpractice concerns, reducing drug overdose-related deaths, and more.

August 15, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post

Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of RWJF leaders, scholars, fellows, alumni and grantees.

Summer Sun Protection Advice from the Sunny Skies of Los Angeles

August 2, 2013 | New Public Health Post

The Los Angeles County Health Department recently warned residents to “practice summer sun smarts” to protect themselves from skin cancer, which at 1 million diagnoses per year is now the most common form of cancer among Americans.

Human Capital Network: Weight gain and depression in adolescent girls, talking about genetic markers for cancer, the cost of diapers, and more.

August 1, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post

Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of RWJF leaders, scholars, fellows, alumni and grantees.

Nurse Leader Combats Cancer Among African Immigrant Women

July 25, 2013 | Story

Ifeanyi (Ify) Anne Nwabukwu, winner of prestigious RWJF Community Health Leader award, is working to narrow health disparities.

Public Health Campaign of the Month: Creative for Good

July 22, 2013 | New Public Health Post

NewPublicHealth is kicking off a new series to highlight some of the best public health education and outreach campaigns every month. This month, Creative for Good includes global campaigns on UV tanning and drunk driving prevention.

Recent Research About Nursing, July 2013

July 9, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post

New studies examine the co-management of geriatric cases by NPs and doctors, nurse-led interventions with diabetes patients, and the role of nurse staffing in cancer patients’ hospital experiences.

Human Capital News Roundup: Nurse PhD scientists, shared decision making, mammogram guidelines, and more.

June 6, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post

Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of RWJF leaders, scholars, fellows, alumni and grantees.

High-Fat Dairy Linked to Higher Mortality for Breast Cancer Survivors

May 17, 2013 | Story

RWJF scholar conducts first study to examine effects of high- and low-fat dairy intake on breast cancer survival.

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