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The Pulse: Teaching Anatomy With, Or Without, The Body
Medical students have been learning anatomy – by dissecting cadavers – in much the same way for hundreds years. But the method is time consuming.
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Author Interview: Christine Montross Learns Lessons From The Cadaver
Christine Montross, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, is, in addition to…
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Stories That Won’t Go Away
Some stories just refuse to go away. In Rhode Island we have corruption in the State House and Providence City Hall. In Sports World we have deflategate…
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In RI, Keeping A Close Tab On Threats To Bees
Scientists are still working to understand all of the factors behind massive die-offs of honeybees in what’s known as “colony collapse disorder.”
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Red Bandana Fund Honors Memory Of Activist and Author Richard Walton
The Red Bandana Fund, which honors the memory of Richard Walton, has chosen Artemis Moonhawk, Sarath Suong and the Providence Youth Student Movement as…
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For Immigrant Parents, A Steep Learning Curve In U.S. Schools
New immigrants can find it difficult to navigate the complex American school system, and it’s even trickier when language and culture separate you from…
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Rising Tide: Despite Financial Woes, Is Providence Resurging?
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza held the first in a series of community meetings Monday to discuss the city’s fiscal challenges. Elorza is trying to build…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just another quiet week in Rhode Island, right? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can…
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Overdose Deaths High Among Middle Aged, Too
Evidence is mounting that Prince may have died of a drug overdose. While the medical examiner hasn’t given definitive proof of that, drug overdose in…