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	<title>Top Colleges Blog &#187; Medical</title>
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		<title>Enjoy Job Stability with a Career in the Medical Field</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/08/enjoy-job-stability-with-a-career-in-the-medical-field/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite all of the troubles that many industries have been facing over the past several years, the health care industry has continued to enjoy a great deal of stability and job security for its workers. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that many occupations within the field will grow significantly over the next [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Reduce Salt Intake and Live a Healthier Lifestyle</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/07/reduce-salt-intake-and-live-a-healthier-lifestyle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s no secret that the United States is suffering from problems with obesity, but many people don&#8217;t realize that our country also has a problem with eating too much salt as well. In fact, according to the Chicago Tribune and nutritionists, the average American eats 9 to 12 grams of salt per day. Shockingly, this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Work in the Healthcare Industry without Providing Direct Patient Care</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/06/work-in-the-healthcare-industry-without-providing-direct-patient-care/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 7 of the 20 fastest growing occupations are in the healthcare field. While you may be interested in tapping into this quickly growing field, you may not be too big on the idea of working directly with patients. If this is the case, you might want to consider [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Keeping Your Teeth Healthy</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/05/keeping-your-teeth-healthy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:46:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[dental hygienist]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Although there are many reasons to give up sugary sodas, one of the reasons why many choose to push these drinks aside is to help keep their teeth healthy. But, did you know that research has shown that drinking diet soda instead may not help keep your teeth in good shape?

According to a CNNhealth.com report, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing a Career as a Dental Assistant</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/04/choosing-a-career-as-a-dental-assistant/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:44:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have an interest in the dental field? If so, you might want to consider pursuing a career as a dental assistant. As a dental assistant, you can enjoy all of the excitement and activity that a career in dentistry has to offer while still making a comfortable living. Yet, you don&#8217;t have to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>President Obama Unveils Latest Health Care Plan</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/23/president-obama-health-care-plan/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/23/president-obama-health-care-plan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:38:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is there still hope for President Obama’s universal health care bill?
In his last-minute effort to resurrect his health care overhaul, the President put forward a $1 trillion, 10-year compromise that would allow the federal government to deny the large insurance premiums that plague health care customers. 
Do you think the bill will finally pass? Leave [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Number of Medical Schools in the United States on the Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/17/number-of-medical-schools-in-the-united-states-on-the-rise/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:52:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to a recent article in the New York Times, the medical field has been having trouble over the last several years with finding American doctors to fulfill the needs of their patients. The main reason? Quite simply, many bright students have been unable to secure a spot in a domestic medical school. As a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Avoid Becoming a Heart Attack Statistic!</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/03/heart-health/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/03/heart-health/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local Community Edition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Valentine’s Day has just passed us by, but there is no better time than the present to start taking care of your heart!  
Unfortunately, one American has a coronary event every 25 seconds. About one person each minute will die from it. If you or someone you love is at risk for heart disease, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Medicare Costs Send Elderly Patients to the Hospital</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/01/medicare-costs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/01/medicare-costs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local Community Edition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you or someone you know need Medicare? A new study reveals that when Medicare plans to raise co-payments for outpatient care, the elderly cut back on doctors’ visits and end up needing more expensive hospital care. 
With the cost of healthcare skyrocketing, many insurance companies have required their patients pay more out-of-pocket charges when [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Be an Empowered Patient in 2010!</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/26/empowered-patient/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/26/empowered-patient/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:10:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local Community Edition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How many times have you seen a doctor this past year? While doctors, nurses, and other health professionals work to help keep you healthy, it is your responsibility to be an empowered patient. By taking an active part in your own health care, you will be doing your part to ensure that you will live [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Becoming a Surgical Technician Right for You?</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/09/is-becoming-a-surgical-technician-right-for-you/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/09/is-becoming-a-surgical-technician-right-for-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:24:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, surgical technicians will likely experience a 24% jump in employment through 2016. Therefore, if you are interested in a career path that is certain to provide you with a great deal of employment stability, you might want to consider going to school in order to become a surgical [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting Prepared to Start a Massage Therapy Business</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/07/getting-prepared-to-start-a-massage-therapy-business/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/07/getting-prepared-to-start-a-massage-therapy-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:57:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=71421</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are planning to start your own massage therapy business, it is important to realize that you will need more than just your massage knowledge to be successful. In fact, there are several supplies that you will need to purchase and steps that you will need to take in order to draw in customers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interested in the Medical Field? Consider Becoming a Physician Assistant</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/07/becoming-a-physician-assistant/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/07/becoming-a-physician-assistant/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:15:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=71611</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[According to U.S. News &#38; World Report, physician assistant positions are among the top 30 career paths in the United States. Yet, many people are still unaware of this career choice or, if they have heard about it, are unsure of what the job entails.

As the name implies, a physician assistant, or PA, is responsible [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Successfully Launching a Massage Business</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/07/tips-for-successfully-launching-a-massage-business/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/07/tips-for-successfully-launching-a-massage-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:20:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After you graduate with your degree in massage therapy, you might be interested in using your education and training as a springboard toward starting your own massage therapy business. If so, you are not alone. In fact, according to the American Massage therapy Association, approximately 92% of massage therapists consider themselves to be independent contractors [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Benefits to Becoming a Dental Hygienist</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/06/5-benefits-to-becoming-a-dental-hygienist/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/06/5-benefits-to-becoming-a-dental-hygienist/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:03:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you considering becoming a dental hygienist? Aside from doing something you enjoy, there are many benefits associated with becoming a dental hygienist. Here is a look at a few of them.
Benefit #1: Flexible Scheduling
One benefit to becoming a dental hygienist is the fact that you can enjoy flexible scheduling. In fact, a wide variety [...]]]></description>
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