February 22, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Effectiveness of magnetic device for treatment of reflux disease demonstrated

A study published February 21st in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) provides clinical evidence of the safety and effectiveness of a new magnetic medical device to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Santiago Horgan, MD, professor of… Continue reading

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January 9, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Study shows promise of molecular screening for gynecologic cancers, commentary writers state

A new study that proposes a three-in-one test for gynecologic cancers underscores the promise of molecular screening for early detection of endometrial and ovarian cancers, but also suggests that such tests are not yet ready for clinical use. Andrea My… Continue reading

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May 26, 2011
by Rich Kassel
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New Yorkers Save $700/year at the Pump, Thanks to Smart Transportation Policies

Rich Kassel, Senior Attorney and Director, Clean Fuels and Vehicles Project, New York City The average New York driver saves more than $700 per year in gas, compared to the average driver in Mississippi.  
Given what gas costs around here, that st… Continue reading

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March 31, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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Freeways without futures

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities & Smart Growth, Washington, DC One of my most popular recent posts was published last month on Valentine’s Day.  In it, I pointed out that some of the cities considered the most romantic in th… Continue reading

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November 4, 2010
by Kaid Benfield
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"Equity is the way forward" – discussions on race and America’s future

Not long ago I had the honor of appearing on a panel with Angela Glover Blackwell, the founder and CEO of PolicyLink.  I think we had met briefly before, and I had long been a fan, but we really hadn’t had a chance to get to know each other…. Continue reading

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