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whether short-term medical use in children is safe
U of A team calls for rigorous research to determine whether short-term medical use in children is safe.
Gillian RutherfordPediatric researchers are calling for more rigorous research into the possibl…
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Western Illinois University Board of Trustees action
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL -- At today's (Dec. 2) Western Illinois University Board of Trustees meeting, the Board approved a second reading in regard to Juneteenth as a principal holiday, along with a ba…
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Maths and memory
Mathematical model could help in physical therapy and shed light on learning more generally.
The COIN model may also generalise to many other forms of learning and memory, not just memories underlyi…
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Tool helps people how protect from COVID
Is it risky to sing in a choir? What are the risks of eating in a small restaurant? How much difference does it make to open windows or clean surfaces? New interactive tool helps people make decisio…
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Omicron is raising concerns
Nearly two years after the emergence of the virus that causes COVID-19, a variant of the virus called Omicron is raising concerns around the world. Transmission checked in with some of Columbia Mail…
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Dawn named general manager
MOLINE, IL – Dawn Schmitt has been named the general manager at WQPT of the Quad Cities at Western Illinois University, effective Dec. 1.
Schmitt has served as the interim general manager since Januar…
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Rhoads Named Assistant Vice President
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Troy Rhoads, interim assistant vice president for facilities management at Western Illinois University, has been named the permanent assistant vice president for facilities manage…
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Grant to clean water around the world
Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $60,000 to Water Access Projects
SUBMITTED BY BAKER HUGHES PHOTO BY SOCIETY OF EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICISTS OF A WATER PROJECT IN UGANDA.HOUSTON, The Baker Hughes Foun…
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Nepalese handicaps provided with Jaipur Foot
Jaipur. Fourteen Nepalese men and women, who were suffering from lack of mobilitybecause of their handicaps were provided with the Jaipur Foot and callipers here by themakers of the world-famous Ja…
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स्वास्थ्य भवन में चिकित्सा विभाग के अधिकारियों के साथ मैराथन बैठक
जयपुर, चिकित्सा एवं स्वास्थ्य मंत्री श्री परसादी लाल मीणा ने आगामी दिनों में प्रदेश में कोरोना टेस्टिंग को बढ़ाने, दिसंबर के अंत तक शत—प्रतिशत लोगों को वैक्सीन का पहला डोज लगाने, दूसरे डोज में गति ला…
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ओटीएस में विश्व एड्स दिवस पर आयोजित राज्य स्तरीय समारोह
एड्स जैसी बीमारी को दी जा सकती है मात—चिकित्सा एवं स्वास्थ्य मंत्री
जयपुर, चिकित्सा एवं स्वास्थ्य मंत्री श्री परसादी लाल मीणा ने कहा कि समाज में जनजागरुकता लाकर ही एचआईवी/एड्स बीमारी के खिलाफ जंग को …
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DSC students seeking to take advantage
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University and Dominica State College (DSC) in Roseau, Dominica have entered into an international education agreement to further develop enrichment of Dominica&#…
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Drastic changes’ to daily routines during lockdowns
Some spent an extra hour a day on chores and childcare during lockdowns, while others got an added daily hour of solo leisure time – and most of us reduced time spent on paid work by around half an h…
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Gifting a Voice Campaign
MACOMB, IL – The Western Illinois University Speech and Hearing Clinic recently raised $10,250 in 10 days to purchase iPads with communication software to help non-speaking students in regional schoo…
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source of rapid aging
Findings reinforce the importance of early screening for HIV — and could point to treatments to reduce negative effects of infection, says lead researcher.
By Ryan O’Byrne
Shokrollah Elahi led a new …
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Elizabeth Markley ,Bradley Mercer,Bob Schnarr received the U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award
MACOMB, IL – Three Western Illinois University students recently received the U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award for their work with the Cass-Putman Rescue Squad.
Sophomores Elizabeth Markle…
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Group of Central Americans walks down a road in south Texas
A new survey underscores how material needs lead to movement within the Americas — at a high cost to those trying to relocate.Peter Dizikes
Caption:McAllen, Texas, USA - September 21, 2016: A group …
