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Tulane study examines pediatricians’ views on spanking

Researchers sent a survey to pediatricians around the country asking their views on spanking. (Photo by ThinkStock)

Illicit drug use leads to disease progression and early death in kidney disease patients

Dr. Jiang He, Joseph S. Copes Chair of Epidemiology at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine was the lead author of a study that showed the vital role of community healthcare workers in treating patients’ high blood pressure.

Tulane department head to chair university health administration association

Mark Diana

Almost 36 percent of US adults recommended for blood pressure treatment under new guidelines

Close up of nurse monitoring blood pressure on a man's arm

Women’s rugby team emerges as two-time champions

The Tulane University women’s rugby team are the Division II national champions for the second time in the team’s history. (Photo by Bryce Ell Photography)