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Germany's SAP to recruit tech staff with autism
German software giant SAP AG said Tuesday it plans to recruit people with autism to take make full use of their talents to process information. Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in communicating, emotional detachment and rigid or repetitive behavior. But some people with mild autism can perform ...
WSU head upset about UW med school recruiting
Spokane will have a four-year medical program with or without the help of the University of Washington, according to Washington State University president Elson Floyd. The Spokesman-Review (http://bit.ly/ZaXMAq ) reported Tuesday that Floyd is disappointed that fewer second-year medical students are enrolled at WSU's budding Spokane campus than expected. He ...
Tunisia announces 3 cases of coronavirus, 1 death
A 66-year-old Tunisian man has died from the new coronavirus following a visit to Saudi Arabia and two of his adult children were infected with it, the Tunisian Health Ministry reported. His sons were treated and have since recovered but the rest of the family remains under medical observation, the ...
New rice contamination reported in China
Authorities are investigating rice mills in southern China following tests that found almost half of the staple grain in one of the country's largest cities was contaminated with a toxic metal. The mills in Hunan province's Youxian county were ordered to suspend business and recall their products after samples showed ...
UW Medicine, PeaceHealth announce affiliation
UW Medicine and PeaceHealth announced plans Monday for a strategic affiliation to coordinate medical services. The Seattle Times reports (http://is.gd/OEQtQH ) the two organizations say they will remain legally separate and independent. The taxpayer-supported UW Medicine includes the University of Washington and Harborview medical centers in Seattle as well as ...
Slow pokes: Acupuncture helps hypothermic turtles
Two endangered sea turtles that are shells of their former selves after getting stranded on Cape Cod during a cold spell are getting some help easing back into the wild — from an acupuncturist. Dexter and Fletcher Moon, juvenile Kemp's Ridley sea turtles, remained calm as acupuncturist Claire McManus gently ...
Report: NPS hantavirus response followed policy
Federal investigators probing the hantavirus outbreak blamed for three deaths at Yosemite National Park recommended on Monday that design changes to tent cabins and other privately run lodging first be reviewed by National Park Service officials. The report released by the Interior Department's Office of Inspector General found that park ...
Hospitals treat more than 120 after Okla. tornado
Officials at two hospitals say they've been treating more than 120 patients, including about 50 children, since a massive tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City. Spokeswoman Brooke Cayot (KAY'-ot) says nine of 57 patients who are being treated at the Integris Southwest Medical Center were listed in critical condition after Monday ...
Boston cardinal skips event over Irish PM's role
Cardinal Sean O'Malley skipped Boston College's commencement Monday to protest its decision to honor Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who backs legislation to permit abortion, and O'Malley's views were echoed outside the ceremony by a few dozen anti-abortion activists. The protesters gathered at an entrance to the stadium where Kenny ...
Sports seem OK for many with heart-zapping device
New research is challenging medical guidelines that say people with a heart-zapping device in their chests should avoid intense sports like basketball and soccer in favor of golf or bowling. Lots of patients ignore that take-it-easy advice and stay in the game, and Monday's findings suggest vigorous exercise may be ...
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