Monthly Archives: September 2008

Heart Disease Leading Cause of Death Worldwide

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Diane

Resource:  America.gov: Global research projects seek to end preventable heart attacks, strokes By Erika Gebel Special Correspondent Washington — Despite dramatic medical advances over the past 50 years, heart disease remains a leading cause of death globally and the Number … Continue reading →

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National Cancer Institute: caBIG

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Diane

Resource:  National Cancer Institute – Cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid caBIG™ stands for the cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid™. caBIG™ is an information network enabling all constituencies in the cancer community – researchers, physicians, and patients – to share data and knowledge.  … Continue reading →

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Stand up to Cancer

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Diane

Stand Up To Cancer has announced an innovative approach to research designed to bring together the best and brightest investigators from leading institutions around the world. This unique initiative, which will foster scientific collaboration and accelerate the discovery of new … Continue reading →

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