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Kopacz, Ewa
(Encyclopedia) Kopacz, Ewa, 1956–, Polish politician. A graduate of the Medical Univ. of Lublin (1981), she worked as a pediatrician and as a health-care administrator. Kopacz was first elected to…Farmer, Paul
(Encyclopedia) Farmer, Paul (Paul Edward Farmer), 1959–2022; American infectious disease doctor and medical anthropologist, b. North Adams, Mass., M.D…Brewer's: Chemistry
[kemistry] is from the Arabic kimia, whence al-kimia (the occult art), from kamai (to conceal). Inorganic chemistry is that branch of chemistry which is limited to metallic and non-…advance health care directive
(Encyclopedia) advance health care directive: see living will.Major U.S. Epidemics
Here's a list of the major outbreaks in U.S history Major disease outbreaks have shaped a lot of world history. When the Black Death pandemic swept through Europe and Asia, it fundamentally changed…Philippines, University of the
(Encyclopedia) Philippines, University of the, main campus at Quezon City, the Philippines; English language; founded 1908. Among its many schools and colleges are those of agriculture, forestry,…living will
(Encyclopedia) living will or advance health care directive, legal document in which a person expresses in advance his or her wishes concerning the use of artificial life support and other medical…Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Dept. of Health (1990)
Historical BackgroundAt the time of the Cruzan case, about 10,000 Americans were living in a persistent, comatose state. No one was sure who, if anyone, had the authority to end these people'…World Health Organization Revises Figures on HIV/AIDS
World Health Organization Revises Figures on HIV/AIDS A look at the worldwide AIDS situation Related Links Understanding AIDS HIV/AIDS Statistics by World Region Status of…Percent of Americans Without Health Insurance by State, 2013
The following table lists the percent of Americans who did not have health-insurance coverage in 2013. Data is listed by state. State 2013…Trending
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