In Maine, Why do We Call Chocolate Sprinkles, Jimmies?
Maine's love for chocolate sprinkles on ice cream is deep, but how did they become known as Jimmies? There are several theories from employee names, to racism.
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Navigating physician shortages in rural communities
In a rural community, physician shortages, administrative burdens, and shifting practice models challenge patient care.
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Antisemites, Like Everyone Else, Benefit From Jewish Medicine
Since the outbreak of the Israel–Hamas war, antisemitism has flared up again worldwide. The irony of the situation is that so many of those who rail against Jews owe their health or their lives to the work of Jewish scientists.
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Every month is breast cancer awareness month | The Riverdale Press
Nearly one in every eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. This year, according to the American Cancer Society, nearly 300,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States alone, with another 56,000 cases of ductal carcinoma in situ — an affliction of milk ducts that turn malignant, which is said to be an early form of breast cancer.
United States Sidney Farber Riverdale Breast Cancer Support Group Athletes Against Cancer Manhattan College Cancer Research Institute Livestrong Foundation
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Opinion | With Childhood Cancer, Survival Takes a Lifetime
Years after they overcame a diagnosis, patients are still living with their treatment’s toll.
United States Dana Farber Cancer Institute Nicholas Phillips Alfred Knudson Greg Armstrong Marissa Gonzalez
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100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs
The following 100 organizations have earned national recognition for their work in cancer care. These programs offer leading-edge clinical trials and pioneer research discoveries that expand access to care and enhance patient outcomes.
City Of Hope United States Salt Lake City University Of Tennessee Medical Center Vanderbilt University University Of Tennessee
Source: beckershospitalreview.com
75 years ago, a boy with cancer, Einar Gustafson, got the surprise of his life – and the nickname 'Jimmy'
Remembering the day a young Boston Braves fan, lying ill in a hospital bed, found himself on a national radio program, and became the inspiration for the Jimmy Fund.
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Their dad was the 'Jimmy' of Jimmy Fund fame, a man in a league of his own
Jimmy, the symbol of the Jimmy Fund, is marking an anniversary this year — 75 years at the old, beloved ballyard on Lansdowne Street.
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Salvador Luria, 1912-1991: A Scientist for Our Time
On accomplished scientist, institution-builder, teacher and activitst Salvadore Luria.
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RSNA 2022 Day 2: Focus on Breast Screening & AI, Future of Patient Care
The second day of the Radiological Society of North America Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting delivered highly-anticipated updates and insights on a range of hot topics. This round-up features two significant programs: a session of global studies on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in breast screening, and a forward-thinking Plenary Session by a Pulitzer Prize winning cardiologist.
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