College
hideCollege (Latin: collegium) is a term most often used today to denote degree awarding tertiary educational institution. More broadly, it can be the name of any group of colleagues, for example, an electoral college, a College of Arms or the College of Cardinals. Originally, it meant a group of persons living together, under a common set of rules (con- = "together" + leg- = "law" or lego = "I choose"); indeed, some colleges call their members "fellows". The precise usage of the term varies among the English-speaking countries. In the United States, for example, the terms 'college' and 'university' may be regarded as loosely interchangeable, whereas in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia, a 'college' is usually an institution between school and university level (although constituent schools within universities are also known as 'colleges').
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Medication improves health of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension
Nov 17, 2009 |
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In one of the few studies of the long-term effects of medication in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) disease, a team of researchers found the health and exercise capacity of PAH patients improved after ...
Fertility procedures need not delay breast cancer treatment for younger women
Nov 12, 2009 |
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A new study published in the November issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that breast cancer patients under 40 years old who undergo fertility preservation do not face a significant delay in the ...
African-Americans with colorectal cancer have poorer outcomes, lower survival rates
Nov 12, 2009 |
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New research published in the November issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that African-American patients with colorectal cancer are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced disease and are le ...
Athletes on performance enhancers more likely to abuse alcohol, other drugs
Nov 11, 2009 |
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College athletes who use performance-enhancing substances may be at heightened risk of misusing alcohol and using recreational drugs as well, according to new research in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
Australian students 'pro-rape' Facebook scandal
Nov 10, 2009 |
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Members of an elite Australian college linked to Sydney University provoked outrage Tuesday after it was revealed they had set up a "pro-rape" group on social networking site Facebook.
Benefit of a mentor: Disadvantaged teens twice as likely to attend college
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Nov 04, 2009 |
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Adult mentors give teens a 50 percent greater likelihood of attending college.Mentorship by a teacher nearly doubles the odds of attending college for disadvantaged students.The students who need mentors the ...
Drug that increases good cholesterol reduces clogging of arteries
Nov 04, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A drug that raises levels of 'good' cholesterol, when taken in addition to standard statin therapy to lower 'bad' cholesterol, can reduce the furring up of arteries in patients with established ...
Web site help for students applying to college
Nov 03, 2009 |
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Two of my best friends are named Pete. We went to the same high school and the same university, Cal State Fullerton, which has been described as "the Harvard of north Orange County" -- by me, at least.
Catheter-delivered Valve May Help People with Heart Defects Avoid Multiple Surgeries
Nov 02, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Children born with certain heart defects have impaired blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery leading to the lungs, requiring implanted devices (known as right-ventricular ...
Musical sensibility can help shape teaching, research education
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Oct 28, 2009 |
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The underlying similarities between teaching, research and music can be a powerful metaphor for education and qualitative inquiry, according to a University of Illinois professor of education.
Attending community college does make you richer, study says
Oct 22, 2009 |
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A recent study by Dave Marcotte, Ph.D., from the University of Maryland Baltimore County found women graduating from community college with a 2-year degree earn 45.8% more annually than high school educated women. Men who ...
First former college football player diagnosed with CTE
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Oct 22, 2009 |
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The Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy (CSTE) at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) announced today that a deceased former college football player who died at age 42 was already suffering from the degenerative ...
Extremists more willing to share their opinions, study finds
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Oct 21, 2009 |
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People with relatively extreme opinions may be more willing to publicly share their views than those with more moderate views, according to a new study.
New mathematical model more accurately diagnoses acute heart failure in emergency rooms
Oct 15, 2009 |
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Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital have developed the first mathematical model in cardiology and emergency medicine to more quickly and reliably diagnose acute heart failure (AHF) in emergency room patients. Research findings ...
Common Gene Mutation Linked to Statin Side Effects
Oct 13, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Common genetic mutations may help explain why some people develop side effects that lead to discontinuing the use of cholesterol-lowering statins. Duke University Medical Center researchers who identified ...
