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- For Youth with Autism, Where You Live Matters: Study of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Across States
  
  April 15, 2019
  
  Youth with autism often have difficulty finding and keeping employment, making Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services, like job placement, essential. New research from the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute found Vocational Rehabilitation services across states vary dramatically leaving some young adults without support.
  
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- Exploring Policies and Social Interventions to Address Depression and Alcohol Misuse in Older Adults
  
  April 10, 2019
  
  New research investigates depression and excessive alcohol consumption among urban, older adults.
  
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- Three A.J. Drexel Autism Institute Research Projects Funded by Eagles Autism Challenge
  
  April 04, 2019
  
  On World Autism Day (April 2) the Eagles Autism Challenge announced eight projects to be funded after being evaluated by an independent scientific advisory board comprised of top autism researchers. Of the eight total projects funded, three will be led by researchers from the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute.
  
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- Will Increasing Number of Disease Outbreaks Affect Vaccine Legislation?
  
  March 29, 2019
  
  With increasing rate of disease outbreaks in the U.S., more states are expected to debate legislation on whether or not parents should be required by law to vaccinate their kids.
  
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- Finding Inspiration in The Drexel Collection’s Newest Exhibit
  
  March 25, 2019
  
  The Drexel Collection’s new exhibit, "Matt Phillips: Inspired," explores the work and influences behind the art of the painter, printmaker and art educator.
  
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- After International Trip, Partnership Opportunities Abound
  
  March 21, 2019
  
  A trip to Israel last November taken by a Drexel delegation of faculty and staff is bearing fruit, with several developments at the University that could lead to future collaborations with academic partners abroad.
  
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- The National Establishment Time Series (NETS) Data Licensed for Use at Drexel University
  
  March 21, 2019
  
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- New Research Finds Asbestos in Talc Commonly Used Across Southeast Asia
  
  March 20, 2019
  
  The public health risks associated with talcum powder containing asbestos have been widely explored in the United States, and now a similar risk has been found in Southeast Asia.
  
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- Life Expectancy May Be Linked to Socioeconomic Status Even with Universal Healthcare
  
  March 20, 2019
  
  A study of 6 million people found a strong link between socioeconomic status and life expectancy among a population with universal healthcare.
  
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- Dornsife Celebrates National Public Health Week
  
  March 19, 2019
  
  Created by the American Public Health Association (APHA), National Public Health Week celebrates public health's successes and looks to solving our most pressing challenges.
  
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