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Reliability concerns of functional MRI evidence in criminal trials

"Brain images provide insight to understanding behavior. Additionally, the images themselves carry great impact, particularly when used to show differences in either the anatomy or the biological functioning of two different brains.

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Substance abuse among nurses and patient safety risks

The nursing profession is one that is staunchly backed by advocate organizations and groups, which look out for the rights and well being of their professionals.

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Violence against women and media representation in Canadian newspapers

The problem of violence against women is both pervasive and historically omnipresent.

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Leadership challenges in addressing homeless youth in Minnesota

To effectively develop and implement leadership initiatives such that these drives may be utilized in efforts to confront issues of homelessness as experienced by youth in Minnesota, HMIS must capitalize on its internal resources.

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Management of left ventricular systolic dysfunction in heart failure

Heart failure (HF) is described as a syndrome "representing the final common pathophysiological pathway of a wide spectrum of myocardial injuries.

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Domestic violence in combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder

Tens of thousands of combat veterans returning from the war on terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan are experiencing the effects of their traumatic experiences in ways that have contributed to an increased incidence of domestic violence.

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Childhood obesity in America: causes, health consequences, and prevention

Childhood obesity is growing at an alarming pace presenting serious health and socio economic consequences. A multi-pronged approach involving parental guidance and school-based initiatives, is necessary for tackling this preventable problem from developing into an unmanageable healthcare crisis.

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Coping mechanisms and depression in stage 5 pancreatic cancer patients

Ineffective Coping Mechanisms for Stress or Anxiety Due to Stage 5 Pancreatic Cancer Prognosis Morbidity Pancreatic cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of terminal cancer.

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Unfriending" smoking: a Facebook-based social marketing campaign"

Conduct a situational analysis 'If your friend jumped off of a bridge, would you do it?' Perhaps the sobering answer to that question is not simply 'yes,' but that 'if my friend, or my friend's friend did so, I just might take the leap.' In the article "Are your friends making you fat," the authors…

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Parental motivation in Chinese as a foreign language programs by ethnic group

The rapid economic growth in China has drawn international attention around the world (Congressional Research Service, 2007). It is noted that China is now playing a prominent role on the world stage.

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