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• What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

  Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a psychotherapy that is used to dissect the thought process and feelings of an individual. This technique is utilized to understand why people who have a complex thought process and complex feelings, dictate their behavior. This psychotherapeutic method is...

• World Duchenne Awareness Day: September 7th, 2017

  Next month, it is World Duchenne Awareness Day and anyone can join the Duchenne community in celebrating it. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) affects 250,000 people in the world, and the disease affects one in every 3,500 boys. People all across the world will raise money and awareness through...

• Minority Women at Higher Risk for Lupus than Others

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• Causes, Treatment, and Prevention of Petechiae

  Petechiae are tiny dots that appear as red, brown, or purple in color beneath the skin. They are usually seen in clusters on the stomach, buttocks, arms, and legs. However, they may also appear inside the mouth or on the eyelids. Petechiae may indicate different conditions, which can range from...

• The Threat of Cyberbullying in the Nursing Unit

  How common is cyberbullying in nursing? Surprisingly, very common, and like other professions that work with people in general, cyberbullying can seriously affect nurses and patients negatively. But, it is a rather silent issue in the workplace, and it needs to be addressed and not pushed aside by...