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The Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses announced the recipients of the 2014 APHON Membership Awards at its 38th Annual Conference and Exhibit, held September 4-6 in Portland, OR. APHON Membership Awards recognize members who have shown outstanding achievement in their field.
The lawn mower is one of the most dangerous household tools. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, each year 68,000 people are treated in the emergency department for lawn mower related injuries, and 9,400 of them are children under the age of 18.
On Valentine's Day it is traditional to send cards, flowers or a special gift to the people we love. But this year, are you wondering if it's time to try something new? Consider making a tribute gift through Operation Eyesight - it's a powerful way to say "I care" while at the same time helping people in the developing world see a future free of blindness.
Results from a large study indicate that variants of the gene LRP5 are associated with a significant increase in the risk of fractures, by up to 20 percent, and lower levels of bone mineral density in the spine and hip, according to a study in the March 19 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on Genetics and Genomics.
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