Diego Pineda
Diego has been a science writer for some years now, writing mostly about immunizations and infectious diseases. Before becoming a science writer, he wrote both fiction and nonfiction in South America. Visit his site at diegopineda.com
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Writing for Magazines: Can You Make $5,000 for Writing One Article?Yes! Freelance writers specializing in the consumer-health writing market can earn up to $5,000 for a feature article.
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Medical Writing: How Much Should I Charge for My Freelance Projects?New freelance writers often ask how much they should charge for a particular medical writing project. This article provides guidance on how to set your rates--even if you are not a medical writer.
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Official: Becoming a US Citizen or Permanent Resident is Now More ExpensiveU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services revealed its new fee schedule for immigrants seeking to become citizens or permanent residents.
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Your Professional Credibility: Are You Selling Cheap-Looking E-books?Many e-books display professional cover designs but have cheap-looking interiors. This article explains the importance of professional e-book design (both inside and outside) and how it may impact sales.
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How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Applying For a Green CardThis article provides some tips on how to avoid the most common mistakes that result in a Green Card application being delayed or denied.
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How To Become a Medical Writer - Physicians Looking for a Career Change Find an Alternative in Medical WritingMany frustrated physicians are abandoning their practices for other careers. This articles shows why physicians should consider medical writing as a new career path.
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So You Want to Be a Medical Writer?Medical writing is an exciting and lucrative career. While the demand for medical writers is growing, few people know where to start. This article will show you how. -
Dr. Duane Carl Kraemer: The Transfer ScientistThis article profiles Dr. Duane Kraemer, one of the pioneers of modern cloning technology and the firts scientist to succesfully clone monkeys, dogs and cats.
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Chickenpox Parties: Not Such a Good IdeaInformal networks of parents have been set up to help each other's children catch diseases like chickenpox. What are the risks associated with these "chickenpox parties?"
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Will There Ever Be a Malaria Vaccine?Worldwide, 300 million people become severely ill with malaria each year, and yet scientists have not been able to develop an effective vaccine against this disease.
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What is the Cytomegalovirus (CMV)?This common but little known virus is one of the leading causes of deafness in children.
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How To Save Money When Selecting A Health Care PlanNot having enough money to pay for their health care, some people are taking potentially fatal risks, such as skipping medications or stretching out their doses. There are, however, various options for people seeking good medical coverage with a tight budget.
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Naturalism: Normative Theories of Science and Religious BeliefsThis essay explores the role of religious beliefs in wide reflective equilibrium (WRE), a popular view of normative philosophy of science.
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The Christmas Outsiders: A Struggle of Three Generations to Find the True Meaning of ChristmasMy mother does not like Christmas trees. Neither do I. But my kids love them! -
La Intertextualidad En El Nombre De La Rosa De Umberto EcoEl nombre de la Rosa es una novela laber�ntica, que el lector arma y descubre a medida que penetra sus sentidos. Uno de esos descubrimientos es que dentro de este libro se pueden encontrar muchos otros libros. -
Evaluating Health Information on the WebMany people use search engines to find health information. However, the results are a mix of both good and bad sites. This article offers some tiips on how to evaluate whether a site is reliable and scientifically accurate.
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La Muerte De Dios En Friedrich NietzscheLa frase más famosa del filósofo alemán Friedrich Nietzsche es "Dios ha muerto": �Qué interpretaciones se le han dado a esta frase? �Cuál es la respuesta de los cristianos?
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La Mitolog�a En Egipto Y GreciaConceptos básicos de mitolog�a y su desarrollo en las antiguas culturas de Egipto y Grecia.
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El Fundamentalismo Como Identidad Pol�tica En Las Sociedades ContemporáneasCuando la pol�tica falla, el fundamentalismo religioso la reemplaza. Este ensayo busca explicat algunos de los procesos que llevan al fundamentalismo religioso en las sociedades islámicas.
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Lo Laber�ntico En La Obra De Ernesto SábatoLas novelas del fallecido novelista argentino Ernesto Sábato tienen un tema recurrente: los laberintos.
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Can We Eliminate Haemophilus Influenzae Type B?In only three years, routine immunization with the Hib vaccine reduced the number of cases of the disease by 88%. After similar experiences in other countries, some public health officials think elimination of this disease is possible.
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Newly Approved Drug to Quit Smoking Appears EffectiveExisting smoking cessation aids are either moderately successful or pose other health risks. A new drug that mimics the effects of nicotine in the brain without causing addiction showed promising results in a recent study.