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Why herd immunity can be beneficial

Anu Sharma March 24, 2018

Smallpox is the only disease in the world that has been eradicated and while polio is close behind, herd immunity alone can’t help from eradicating it.Getting vaccinated is the key method of eradicating...

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H3N2 strain takes over flu season

Anu Sharma February 1, 2018

This year’s flu season may be bad, but it’s not the worst season according to Dr. Neha Vyas from the Cleveland Clinic. The dominant strain, H3N2, has made this year's flu season miserable.The flu should...

Courtesy of the Cleveland Clinic and Kent State University

Kent State names Paul DiCorleto new vice president for research and sponsored programs

Austin Bennett June 18, 2015

President Beverly Warren announced via email Paul DiCorleto as the university’s new vice president for research and sponsored programs on Thursday.DiCorleto comes to Kent State from the Cleveland Clinic,...

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A wounded healer: Amanda Goodwin

Mark Oprea February 18, 2015

The soon-to-be bride walks around the daylight in her house, cradling her 10-pound white shichon Haylie up against her chest. She smiles with rose-colored lips. Her almond hair curls into her chin. Her...

New technology is taking away from nursing interaction

Halie Rogers February 27, 2014

Technology has expanded tremendously in healthcare, but many nurses agree there are downsides to all of this new equipment.“I really do think technology helps make nursing run as efficiently as possible,”...