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  • Promising medical trainees awarded funding to pursue research in hematology
    (American Society of Hematology) The American Society of Hematology is proud to announce the 2008 recipients of its Trainee Research Awards. This year 40 medical students, undergraduates, and residents will each receive $4,000 to conduct research on blood and blood-related diseases through this program, which is designed to encourage the pursuit of research and spark an interest in hematology.

  • University of Leicester to lead audit of adults with autism
    (University of Leicester) The University of Leicester is leading on a national study to calculate the number of adults with autism, it has been announced today.

  • APIC conference to focus on patient safety and 'Targeting Zero' initiatives to reduce HAIs
    (Association for Professionals in Infection Control) Strategies for infection prevention, best practices, the changing legal landscape of healthcare-associated infections and emerging multidrug-resistant bacteria are among the topics that will be covered at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology 35th Annual Educational Conference and International Meeting, June 15-19 in Denver, Colo. The meeting is the largest annual gathering of infection prevention and control professionals from around the world.

  • Exciting new data will be released at Digestive Disease Week
    (American Gastroenterological Association) Join leading researchers and clinicians in the field of gastrointestinal medicine as they discuss the latest research in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery.

  • Risks for painkiller abuse do not outweigh benefits in chronic pain
    (American Pain Society) As controversy swirls about proper clinical use of opioids and other potent pain medications, research reported at the American Pain Society annual meeting shows that, contrary to widespread beliefs, less than 3 percent of patients with no history of drug abuse who are prescribed opioids for chronic pain will show signs of possible drug abuse or dependence.


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