http://knox.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest posts Sat, 18 May 2013 15:25:30 EDT Sat, 18 May 2013 15:25:30 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Courier Publications, LLC http://knox.villagesoup.com?source=rss http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/what-is-clinical-research-at-pen-bay-medical-center/1000636?source=rss ]]> What is clinical research? Clinical research, also referred to as clinical trials or research studies, involves researchers who directly observe a person or people, and/or who collect data to answer a scientific or medical question about the safety or potential benefit of an intervention such as a medication, device, teaching concept, training method or behavioral change. The research sometimes involves: giving ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/what-is-clinical-research-at-pen-bay-medical-center/1000636 Thu, 16 May 2013 14:11:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Caroline Knight) General Column http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/the-411-on-stroke-911/1000633?source=rss ]]> Stroke is the number four cause of death in this country and the leading cause of adult disability. Stroke claims more than 137,000 lives each year and accounts for one of every 18 deaths in this country. According to the American Stroke Association, on average, someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds and someone dies of a stroke about every three to four minutes. Stroke awareness Know the ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/the-411-on-stroke-911/1000633 Thu, 16 May 2013 14:09:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Eileen Hawkins) General Column http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/we-stand-behind-our-school-students/999394?source=rss To the Townspeople of Hope: As taxpayers, whether or not you have a child attending Hope Elementary School, the school’s budget directly affects you. With the town vote of the school budget slated for May 15, we, the members of the Hope School Committee, feel it is important that you understand what has gone into making this budget – one that is fiscally responsible yet maintains quality programming for our ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/we-stand-behind-our-school-students/999394 Wed, 08 May 2013 12:48:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) General Column