Christopher James Vest M.A.

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• Hope for Recurring Ovarian Cancer Patients

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• Proactive vs. Reactive Care in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients

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• Digital Recording in Skills Lab Helps Nursing Students Learn

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• What are the Symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome?

  Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate, interact, and socialize with others. This is a type of autism spectrum disorder, and many of the symptoms of this disorder are similar to symptoms found in autism. Generally, Asperger's is not as...