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Tulane researchers study whether the supplement selenium can help reduce risk of developing prostate cancer.

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Tulane expert available to discuss the importance of early screening for prostate cancer.

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The psychology of medical decision making is the primary area of research for Noel Brewer, Ph.D., a member of the cancer prevention and control program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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The following physicians are top experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center in the fields of lung cancer, radiation oncology and breast cancer.

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Colorectal cancer is the third most-common cause of cancer-related death in men and women in the nation, and about 112,340 new cases of colon cancer will be diagnosed this year. Experts at the Keck School of Medicine of USC are available to offer insight on issues including research, prevention, causes and risk factors and surgical and other therapeutic treatments.

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Between 1976 and 2000, breast cancer was the most common cancer among women in Los Angeles County, regardless of their race or ethnicity, according to research by the Los Angeles Cancer Surveillance Program at the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Staff from the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital are available to share their expertise on all matters related to breast cancer.

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The Center for Translational Cancer Research at the University of Delaware involves individuals from the University of Delaware, including the Delaware Biotechnology Institute; A. I. duPont Hospital for Children/Nemours; and Christiana Care Health System/Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, who share a common vision to improve cancer research and delivery.

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NYU Cancer Institute experts to discuss latest research news about skin, lung, and brain cancers.

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Vikas Anand, management professor in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas and one of the few researchers who has investigated bodyshopping, a labor byproduct of the H1B immigration process, is available to comment on the U.S. government's controversial program.

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The U.S. Department of Justice recently approved the proposed merger of Sirius and XM, the nation's two satellite radio providers, raising questions about the regulation of the media marketplace. Central Michigan University School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts faculty member Heather Polinsky, an expert on media economics and media policy, is available to comment on the proposed merger.

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With the April 15 tax deadline just two weeks away, an Iowa State University accounting professor says last-minute filers can still find tax savings. But his best tip this year is simply to make sure you file on time to receive full benefit from the government's recently-announced tax rebate.

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An April Fools computer virus is no joke. Warner, says, "The scariest thing is that almost no anti-virus products are currently detecting this virus, which has already been seen more than 100 times in the UAB Spam Data Mine."

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A variety of Vanderbilt University experts are available for interviews on autism. The United Nations designated April 2 World Autism Day in November 2007.

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Tax experts are available to comment on the IRS and federal income taxes. Donald Williamson can comment on a variety of tax issues, including the income tax returns of former U.S. presidents. Robert Carroll, the former Treasury Department's deputy assistant secretary for tax analysis, can comment on tax policies including the extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts.

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While consumer spending once helped keep the economy healthy, rising consumer debt is the reason it's getting sick. The root cause of the current economic slowdown in the U.S. goes back several decades, according to an economics professor at Washington University in St. Louis.

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and Kitty Harris-Wilkes, director of Texas Tech University's Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery, can speak about efforts underway to provide supportive communities for college students in drug and alcohol recovery.

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Noted Civil Rights scholar Harvard Sitkoff, professor of history at the University of New Hampshire, is available to discuss the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. King was assassinated April 4, 1968, at age 39 in Memphis.

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Whether or not Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic nomination for president, the question of how much being a woman helped or hurt her campaign will linger for a long time. A WUSTL professor discusses the unique challenges Clinton faces and why people seem to react so strongly to her.

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"War of Words": Social Media as a Psychological "Tool of Terror" Spreading Ridicule and Fear Among Teens: As the trend to use social media sites such as MySpace, FaceBook, YouTube, increases among adolescents, parents are advised to educate themselves on how to help their teens handle the consequences of "cyber-bullying" "“ which can affect their teen's self-esteem much more seriously than parents think.

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Columbine Remembered: April 20th marks the ninth anniversary of the shooting rampage. How Far Have We Come? Despite the widespread adoption of school security technology and screening measures, school violence is still a major issue facing today's adolescents and young adults, as evidenced by the more recent shootings including: Northern Illinois University on February 14, 2008, E.O. Green Junior High School in Oxnard, CA on February 12, 2008 and Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007. Statistics show that one in 12 high school students are threatened or injured with a weapon each year.

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Expert Todd Ault discusses the future of illiquid and restricted stocks fare in light of Bear Stearns fire sale.

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The proposed XM/Sirius Satellite radio merger on Monday wasn't necessarily a bad day for broadcast radio. David Allan, an entertainment marketing professor at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, sees the merger as an opportunity for broadcast radio to reestablish its roots by providing more local content.

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California's generous winter rains have set the stage for a spectacularly lush spring"”and a potentially severe allergy season, says Zab Mosenifar, M.D., medical director, Women's Guild Lung Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Mosenifar offers tips on the steps one can take to reduce the effect of pollens and other allergens.

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Commenting on the rhetoric of change in the 2008 presidential campaign, rhetorician Owen Gilman, Ph.D., professor of English at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia says "America is all about words; we are a nation built upon words, so they really do matter."

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The highly contested race for president has spurred a sharp increase in participation from young voters. J. Cherie Strachan, an authority on youth participation in American politics, says that politicians may need to change their approach, however, in order to keep this age group engaged until November. She is available for comment on the subject.

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Presidential primary expert Danta Scala with the University of New Hampshire is available to discuss former Gov. Bill Richardson's endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama for president.

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Larry DeGaris, Ph.D., director of the sports marketing program at the University of Indianapolis, says the popularity and marketing value of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is often overestimated. He is available for interviews on this and similar topics.

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World TB is March 24, 2008. The American Thoracic Society, originally named the American Sanitorium Association, continues its long history of fighting against the spread of TB as a member of Stop TB USA and the global Stop TB Partnership.

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Ronald Watts, fellow at Queen's University's Institute of Intergovernmental Relations, recently returned from a visit to Nepal where he participated in discussions with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) about creating a federal system there.

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More than 57,000 United States military veterans die every month. Approximately, 1,000 WW II veterans pass away each day. On any given week, in almost every village, town, city and state, a veteran's family is grieving the loss of a loved one. As families of veterans and military personnel choose poignant moments of reflection that truly represent their life and military service, it helps to begin the grieving process says grief expert and author Doug Manning.

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As investigators dig for evidence that even more people died at the hands of Charles Manson's killing crime "family," Jack Levin, Northeastern University's serial killer expert and Brudnick Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, is publishing a book on March 18th that offers excerpts from one-on-one interviews that he recently conducted with the notorious killer.

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Mary Muscari, associate professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, offers advice on preventing shaken baby syndrome. Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) refers to the medical findings that result from the violent shaking of an infant or young child.

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Tulane University experts are available as sources for your stories on hypertension, diet, kidney disease, spring allergies, alternative spring breaks, and more.

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Women's History Month brings up questions of women's progress in business.

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The odds of the Houston Rockets boasting a 44-20 record after their slow launch are about 1-in-100,000. Alan Reifman, a Texas Tech University professor who studies sports streakiness and conducts hot hand research, is available to speak about the streak.

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In the last week or so, the American public has witnessed several public apologies: Eliot Spitzer, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. But are these sincere or just hollow acts prompted by a media firestorm? Nick Smith, assistant professor of philosophy at the University of New Hampshire and a former Manhattan attorney, provides a provocative look at the art of the apology in his new book, "I Was Wrong: The Meanings of Apologies."

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For those covering health and medical news, Advaxis, Inc. makes available VP of Clinical Development, Dr. John Rothman. A New Jersey-based biotechnology company, Advaxis is working on a less invasive approach for treatment of the precancerous abnormality cervical dysplasia, also known as Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN), a condition caused by HPV.

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For those covering health and medical news and stories related to Hepatitis C, Samaritan Pharmaceuticals makes available their CEO, Dr. Janet Greeson. Samaritan knows the severity of hepatitis C and is currently developing a drug to treat the disease.

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The recent investigation into the nation's drinking water by the Associated Press has shed light into work that's been conducted for numerous years by researchers like Craig Adams, the John and Susan Mathes Missouri Chair of Environmental Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

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Joshua Meyrowitz, professor of media studies at the University of New Hampshire, is available to discuss news coverage of the Iraq War in conjunction with the five-year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq on March 19.

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Dr. Ron Najafi, CEO of NovaBay. Dr. Najafi believes the issue of MRSA is similar to a slow moving hurricane, gathering strength and resistance as it spreads. "Once the "˜superbug' hits a community or hospital," asks Dr. Najafi, "are populations ready to deal with it?"

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IU professor Timothy Waters comments on: 1) Balkan Violence: Strains on Western Security Policy? 2) UN Paralysis: Back to the Cold War? 3) Kosovo and Its North: Independence, Then a Deal? 4) Echoes in Bosnia: What's the Right Response?

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Students on college campuses should not hesitate to call the police if they suspect another student or faculty member could commit a violent act, says a criminal justice professor who has written extensively on the subject of school safety. In light of recent shootings at campuses in Illinois and Arkansas, Chester Quarles said students have a collective responsibility to act and diffuse potentially violent situations.

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The most important message to share during Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, and any time, is Get Screened. Screening saves lives. Everyone age 50 and older should talk with their doctor to determine which test is right for them. The American Gastroenterological Association has a number of resources available about colorectal cancer.

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The long-awaited unification between the Indy Racing League and the owners of the Champ Car World Series creates opportunities for open-wheel racing to regain some of its lost audience and financial support, according to a sports marketing expert at the University of Indianapolis. Dr. Larry DeGaris is available for interviews on this and other sports marketing issues.

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Starbucks' decision to close its stores Tuesday for three hours of employee training is a clever corporate move with potential impact beyond the stated purpose, says an assistant professor of management at the University of Indianapolis. Dr. Terry Schindler is available for further comment on this and other topics related to Starbucks and management strategy.

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David Skillicorn, Queen's University computing professor and expert in political spin, says Barack Obama has a tendency to spin his messages, while John McCain has the lowest level of spin of all the candidates "“ followed by Hillary Clinton. Using computer software designed to detect deception, Dr. Skillicorn analyzed speeches by candidates for the U.S. presidential election from the beginning of 2008 to the middle of February.

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Central Michigan University's Ted Bolema, an expert on business mergers and antitrust law and a former trial attorney with the Department of Justice, says that he expects no serious roadblocks in a possible merger between Northwest and Delta Airlines. He is available to comment on the issue.

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Dr. Robert S. Fleming can discuss the potential fallout if the broken spy satellite is shot down.

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"This is a glorious day for Fidel Castro," said Virginia Tech political science Professor Ilja Luciak regarding the Cuban leader's announcement today that he would not return as president or commander in chief. "He chose to step down on his own terms, ensuring orderly transition and confounding his enemies, who have been waiting to oust him for more that 50 years.