KHN: Report Finds Men Earn More in Nursing
A recent study finds that men are earning more in the nursing field despite being outnumbered by women 10-to-1. Full Story
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Christine Ayala
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Christine Ayala was a Texas Tribune fellow, focusing on reporting and newsletter production, in 2014 and 2015. Before joining the Tribune, Christine interned for the Austin American-Statesman features desk and Dallas Morning News public safety desk. At the University of Texas at Austin, she reported and edited for The Daily Texan.
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![Dr. Rose Okoro, a nurse practitioner, who owns Daystar Family Clinic in Katy, is shown on May 12. 2014. She says she has struggled to treat a greater number of Medicaid patients because of state regulations.]()
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Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Often Withheld From Patients
A new study found that fewer than half of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are told they have the disease. The reason most often cited for not informing patients was a desire not to cause emotional distress. Full Story
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![A patient at Sagebrook Health Center, a nursing facility in Cedar Park, kneads putty to build fine-motor coordination and dexterity. Officials from Sagebrook and other facilities have raised concerns about a proposed rule that would have the state close nursing homes found to have the highest-level violations of federal quality standards on three separate days over 24 months.]()
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New Drug Might Lower Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
Studies published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine found that a new class of experimental cholesterol drugs might lower the risk of heart attacks and stroke. Full Story
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Vision Test Might Help Diagnose Concussions
Researchers have found that a simple vision test using flashcards may help identify patients who’ve sustained a concussion. The finding could be particularly valuable on the sidelines of youth sports games. Full Story
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![The Carrol A. "Butch" Thomas Educational Support Center, which includes a football and soccer stadium and a natatorium, was built as part of a $388.6 bond package.]()
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The Q&A: Wenwei Xu
In this week's Q&A, we interview, Wenwei Xu, a professor and corn breeder based at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock. Full Story
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![Wenwei Xu, a professor and corn breeder based at the Texas A&M Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Lubbock.]()
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The Bookshelf: March 25, 2015
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Climate Shock. Full Story
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Achievement Gaps Closing for Minorities
One month after the U.S. Department of Education released figures showing gains in high school graduation rates, new data reveals improvement across all demographic groups. Full Story
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The Q&A: Linda McSpadden McNeil
In this week's Q&A, we interview Linda McSpadden McNeil, director of the Center for Education at Rice University. Full Story
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Rural Schools Get Creative to Recruit Teachers
Enticing teachers into low-achieving classrooms is not just an urban problem. It also exists in rural districts, requiring creative marketing in some instances. Full Story
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Ed Tech Products for the Blind and Visually Impaired
As technology is woven into everyday classroom curricula, innovation has ensured that students with specific needs are not left behind. Full Story
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![Dr. Susan Shauger performs a routine eye exam on Josh Fish at Lakeline Vision Source. A bill backed by optometrists to give them more negotiating power with health insurers, could force customers to lose discounts on services outside their insurance policy’s coverage.]()
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