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December 20, 2016

How the FDA-Approved Lung Cancer Vaccine Impacts Clinical Research Students

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in Canada, as well as the leading cause of cancer related deaths. It even causes more deaths than the next three major cancers combined. Although there has been a substantial drop in lung cancer diagnosis over the past 20 years, there is plenty that needs to be.....

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December 13, 2016

3 Nutrition Apps to Help Track Holiday Indulgence for Pros With a Diploma in Nutrition

The holidays are a time for people to come together and celebrate. Unfortunately, amidst the festivities the average person will consume a whopping 6,000 calories on Christmas day. That’s about triple Canada’s recommended daily limit. Even with the best of intentions, many health enthusiasts fall victim to holiday delights like turkey, desserts, and rich beverages......

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December 6, 2016

Total Quality Management Explained for Students in Food Quality Courses

Total quality management (TQM) is a system that promotes a team-based approach to improving processes, with the goal of achieving a high level of quality and service. It’s a way to enhance operations, train employees, and improve a company’s ability to serve its customers. It’s an approach often used in the food industry, which is.....

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November 29, 2016

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Pros Rejoice: A New Alzheimer’s Drug May Slow Mental Decline

It is estimated by the Alzheimer Society of Canada that about 564,000 Canadians will suffer from dementia in 2016. Medical professionals will diagnose an additional 25,000 cases every single year, and by 2031 it is believed the number of patients suffering from dementia will rise to 937,000. Dementia is a huge problem not only in.....

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November 28, 2016

Student Success Story!

Sharing these success stories makes us proud to know we have be able to help change lives. “Just wanted to thank everyone for the immense support and education that I have received from AAPS. I am happy to share that I have received a job as a Clinical Research Recruiter at BioPharma Services Inc. today......

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November 22, 2016

Pros with a Diploma in Nutrition Know: BMI Findings May Be Inaccurate

People with different lifestyles, body fat percentages, and health habits may show the exact same body mass index (BMI) rating. This perplexing phenomena is one of the main reasons why BMI readings to measure obesity are becoming increasingly frowned upon by nutritionists and healthcare professionals alike. The outdated measuring tool has several significant drawbacks, which.....

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November 21, 2016

Student Success Story!

Sharing these success stories makes us proud to know we have be able to help change lives. Good news, I received two offers, one from Medical Writing Dept as Archivist and other in Recruiting Dept as Recruiter. I had to pick one and I selected as Archivist. I am happy that I had options to.....

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November 15, 2016

Adverse Effects VS Adverse Drug Reactions: 3 Differences for Students in Clinical Research Training

New drugs are developed, tested, processed, marketed, and then eventually released to the public every year. During their rigorous testing process, side effects arise in clinical trial patients and are noted by doctors. It is common for drugs to enter the market with a list of side effects, some being beneficial, but most being negative......

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November 8, 2016

What Students in Food Safety Programs Can Learn From the 3 Biggest Food Safety Incidents

As an aspiring food safety professional you will play an important role in ensuring that the food in fridges and pantries across the country—and even around the world—is safe to eat. Your comprehensive education will train you to foresee potential safety mishaps and prevent them from happening. With your knowledge and training, you might even.....

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November 1, 2016

A Closer Look at Canada’s Thriving Medical Device Market for Pros in Regulatory Affairs

In hospitals and doctors’ offices, drugs aren’t the only things responsible for helping patients heal and feel better. Medical devices are a huge category of medical care tools that often go unnoticed, but are crucial to modern day medicine. Medical devices include wheelchairs, medical scissors, and even bandages. They can range from low-tech to high-tech.....

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