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UC Davis launches 'One Health' care for wild mountain gorillas and human neighbors
23 Apr 2009
Renowned wildlife veterinarians will help 740 remaining animals in African national parks The University of California, Davis, today launched a new "One Health" program to conserve the world's remaining 740 mountain gorillas by caring for not...
23 Apr 2009
Renowned wildlife veterinarians will help 740 remaining animals in African national parks The University of California, Davis, today launched a new "One Health" program to conserve the world's remaining 740 mountain gorillas by caring for not...
Phase 1 trial of whole-parasite malaria vaccine to begin
23 Apr 2009
FDA approval for testing in humans watershed moment for unique malaria vaccine approach ROCKVILLE, Maryland, April 23, 2009 – In a move that highlights the strength of public-private collaboration in tackling international health...
23 Apr 2009
FDA approval for testing in humans watershed moment for unique malaria vaccine approach ROCKVILLE, Maryland, April 23, 2009 – In a move that highlights the strength of public-private collaboration in tackling international health...
Wetlands likely source of methane from ancient warming event
23 Apr 2009
Analysis of Greenland ice led by Scripps researchers could allay fears about methane 'burp' accelerating current global warming trend IMAGE: Horizontal banding of ice layers reveals thousands of years of ice...
23 Apr 2009
Analysis of Greenland ice led by Scripps researchers could allay fears about methane 'burp' accelerating current global warming trend IMAGE: Horizontal banding of ice layers reveals thousands of years of ice...
Fire is important part of global climate change, report scientists
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: These are smoke plumes from fires in Southeast Australia captured by satellite on January 11, 2007. Red outlines indicate active fires. Click here for more...
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: These are smoke plumes from fires in Southeast Australia captured by satellite on January 11, 2007. Red outlines indicate active fires. Click here for more...
Indus script encodes language, reveals new study of ancient symbols
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Examples of the Indus script. The four square artifacts with animal and human iconography are stamp seals that measure one or two inches per side. On the top right are... Click here for more...
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Examples of the Indus script. The four square artifacts with animal and human iconography are stamp seals that measure one or two inches per side. On the top right are... Click here for more...
US shorts critical farm animal research, scientists say
23 Apr 2009
Michigan State University researchers and colleagues warn of missed opportunities, withering programs VIDEO: Michigan State University animal science professor James Ireland discusses the importance of research...
23 Apr 2009
Michigan State University researchers and colleagues warn of missed opportunities, withering programs VIDEO: Michigan State University animal science professor James Ireland discusses the importance of research...
Fire influences global warming more than previously thought
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: These are smoke plumes from southern California wildfires billowing out over the Pacific ocean. The red outlines indicate active fires. These wildfires spread over a two-week period in October...
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: These are smoke plumes from southern California wildfires billowing out over the Pacific ocean. The red outlines indicate active fires. These wildfires spread over a two-week period in October...
National Science Foundation awards millions to 14 universities for cloud computing research
23 Apr 2009
CLuE awards promote academic use of cluster computing resources on IBM/Google cloud Today, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced it has awarded nearly $5 million in grants to 14 universities through its Cluster Exploratory (CLuE)...
23 Apr 2009
CLuE awards promote academic use of cluster computing resources on IBM/Google cloud Today, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced it has awarded nearly $5 million in grants to 14 universities through its Cluster Exploratory (CLuE)...
How new species evolve is focus of public lecture at UC Riverside
23 Apr 2009
Free lecture by biologist David Reznick to address how evolution is like any other science RIVERSIDE, Calif. – What is a species and how does speciation – the evolutionary process that results in the formation of new species –...
23 Apr 2009
Free lecture by biologist David Reznick to address how evolution is like any other science RIVERSIDE, Calif. – What is a species and how does speciation – the evolutionary process that results in the formation of new species –...
Ancient Greenland methane study good news for planet, says CU-Boulder scientist
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: CU-Boulder postdoctoral researcher Vasilii Petrenko, foreground, cleans a sample ice block from Greenland while Scripps Institution of Oceanography Professor Jeff Severinghaus loads another ice block...
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: CU-Boulder postdoctoral researcher Vasilii Petrenko, foreground, cleans a sample ice block from Greenland while Scripps Institution of Oceanography Professor Jeff Severinghaus loads another ice block...
Largest collection of anomalous white dwarfs observed in new Hubble images
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Twenty-four unusual stars have been spotted in an ancient swarm of stars in the Milky Way. These white dwarfs, a type of dead star, are made of helium rather than... Click here for more...
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Twenty-four unusual stars have been spotted in an ancient swarm of stars in the Milky Way. These white dwarfs, a type of dead star, are made of helium rather than... Click here for more...
G. Unger Vetlesen Foundation funds purchase of state-of-the-art equipment for UM's Rosenstiel School
23 Apr 2009
Generous $900,000 gift to contribute to purchase of ICP-MS, among other academic projects VIRGINIA KEY, Fla. -- The University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science has received a generous gift from the G. Unger...
23 Apr 2009
Generous $900,000 gift to contribute to purchase of ICP-MS, among other academic projects VIRGINIA KEY, Fla. -- The University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science has received a generous gift from the G. Unger...
New book highlights success stories in satellite systems
23 Apr 2009
April 23, 2009 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has published a new book, Success Stories in Satellite Systems, which presents first-hand histories, case studies, and lessons learned...
23 Apr 2009
April 23, 2009 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has published a new book, Success Stories in Satellite Systems, which presents first-hand histories, case studies, and lessons learned...
Rice students win NASA national design award
23 Apr 2009
Bone-density monitor would let astronauts test while in space It would be terrible if the first humans to reach Mars stepped onto the surface to discover their legs could no longer hold them. A team of Rice University students is working to...
23 Apr 2009
Bone-density monitor would let astronauts test while in space It would be terrible if the first humans to reach Mars stepped onto the surface to discover their legs could no longer hold them. A team of Rice University students is working to...
A glimpse of future GMES Sentinel-1 radar images
23 Apr 2009
A newly initiated campaign marks an important step in preparing for how data from the Sentinel-1 European Radar Observatory will be used for applications such as land-cover mapping and crop management. Sentinel-1 is the first of the five...
23 Apr 2009
A newly initiated campaign marks an important step in preparing for how data from the Sentinel-1 European Radar Observatory will be used for applications such as land-cover mapping and crop management. Sentinel-1 is the first of the five...
Researchers give high marks to new technology for fingerprint identification
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Determining the identity of the owners of latent prints is often key to crime scene research, such as the owner of this latent printed pulled from a fingernail file. A... Click here for more...
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Determining the identity of the owners of latent prints is often key to crime scene research, such as the owner of this latent printed pulled from a fingernail file. A... Click here for more...
Study rules out ancient bursts of seafloor methane emissions
23 Apr 2009
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Measurements made from the largest Greenland ice sample ever analyzed have confirmed that an unusual rise in atmospheric methane levels about 12,000 years ago was not the result of a catastrophic release of seafloor...
23 Apr 2009
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Measurements made from the largest Greenland ice sample ever analyzed have confirmed that an unusual rise in atmospheric methane levels about 12,000 years ago was not the result of a catastrophic release of seafloor...
Scientists moving closer to 'artificial noses'
23 Apr 2009
More than one nanostring to their bow These days, chemical analysts are expected to track down even single molecules. To do this highly sensitive detective work, nano researchers have developed minute strings that resonate in characteristic...
23 Apr 2009
More than one nanostring to their bow These days, chemical analysts are expected to track down even single molecules. To do this highly sensitive detective work, nano researchers have developed minute strings that resonate in characteristic...
Chromosome breakpoints contribute to genetic variation
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: University of Illinois Institute for Genomic Biology director and animal sciences professor Harris Lewin and his colleagues found that different regions of chromosomes can have very different...
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: University of Illinois Institute for Genomic Biology director and animal sciences professor Harris Lewin and his colleagues found that different regions of chromosomes can have very different...
Cattle genome sequencing milestone promises health benefits, researcher says
23 Apr 2009
New insights on mammal lactation, Michigan State University scientist says IMAGE: This is Michigan State University researcher Theresa Casey, who worked on the cattle genome sequence project. Click here for...
23 Apr 2009
New insights on mammal lactation, Michigan State University scientist says IMAGE: This is Michigan State University researcher Theresa Casey, who worked on the cattle genome sequence project. Click here for...
New method developed by UC San Diego bioengineers gives regenerative medicine a boost
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Kun Zhang, a UC San Diego bioengineering professor, is helping to fuel personalized regenerative medicine. Click here for more information. Bioengineers at UC San Diego...
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Kun Zhang, a UC San Diego bioengineering professor, is helping to fuel personalized regenerative medicine. Click here for more information. Bioengineers at UC San Diego...
Radiation device in the breast reduces complications for early stage breast cancer patients
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Cate Yashar, M.D., is an associate professor of radiation oncology at the UC San Diego School of Medicine and chief of breast and gynecological radiation services at the Moores UCSD... Click here for...
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Cate Yashar, M.D., is an associate professor of radiation oncology at the UC San Diego School of Medicine and chief of breast and gynecological radiation services at the Moores UCSD... Click here for...
North America works to halt invasive species
23 Apr 2009
Commission for Environmental Cooperation issues a scientific report to assess the risks from aquatic invasive species that, once established, could cause significant harm Economic losses and the environmental impact caused by invasive species...
23 Apr 2009
Commission for Environmental Cooperation issues a scientific report to assess the risks from aquatic invasive species that, once established, could cause significant harm Economic losses and the environmental impact caused by invasive species...
Discovery of an unexpected boost for solar water-splitting cells
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Scanning electron microscope image of typical titania nanotubes for a photocatalytic cell to produce hydrogen gas from water. Nanotubes average roughly 90-100 nanometers in diameter. Click here for more...
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Scanning electron microscope image of typical titania nanotubes for a photocatalytic cell to produce hydrogen gas from water. Nanotubes average roughly 90-100 nanometers in diameter. Click here for more...
Franklin letters found
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: These are Benjamin Franklin letters, concerning the start of the French and Indian War, as copied by Briton Thomas Birch in 1757 or 1758. At the top is letter #25,... Click here for more...
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: These are Benjamin Franklin letters, concerning the start of the French and Indian War, as copied by Briton Thomas Birch in 1757 or 1758. At the top is letter #25,... Click here for more...
'Super reefs' fend off climate change, study says
23 Apr 2009
NEW YORK (April 23, 2009) – The Wildlife Conservation Society announced today a study showing that some coral reefs off East Africa are unusually resilient to climate change due to improved fisheries management and a combination of...
23 Apr 2009
NEW YORK (April 23, 2009) – The Wildlife Conservation Society announced today a study showing that some coral reefs off East Africa are unusually resilient to climate change due to improved fisheries management and a combination of...
Researchers discover that gene switches on during development of epilepsy
23 Apr 2009
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – A discovery made by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine while studying mice may help explain how some people without a genetic predisposition to epilepsy can develop the disorder. In a study...
23 Apr 2009
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – A discovery made by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine while studying mice may help explain how some people without a genetic predisposition to epilepsy can develop the disorder. In a study...
International science consortium publishes analysis of domestic cattle genome sequence
23 Apr 2009
Research will lead to better understanding of genetic basis of disease The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Institutes of Health announced today that an international consortium of researchers has published the genome of domestic...
23 Apr 2009
Research will lead to better understanding of genetic basis of disease The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Institutes of Health announced today that an international consortium of researchers has published the genome of domestic...
What makes a cow a cow? Genome sequence sheds light on ruminant evolution
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: The first cow genome to be sequenced was that of a Hereford cow named L1 Dominette, shown here with her calf. Click here for more information. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. —...
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: The first cow genome to be sequenced was that of a Hereford cow named L1 Dominette, shown here with her calf. Click here for more information. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. —...
'Only 10 Seconds to Care' by Dr. Wendy S. Harpham helps heal clinician-patient bonds
23 Apr 2009
Physician-patient pens prescription for compassion and joy in medical care PHILADELPHIA, April 23, 2009 -- In "Only 10 Seconds to Care: Help and Hope for Busy Clinicians" -- just released by ACP Press, the book publishing program of the...
23 Apr 2009
Physician-patient pens prescription for compassion and joy in medical care PHILADELPHIA, April 23, 2009 -- In "Only 10 Seconds to Care: Help and Hope for Busy Clinicians" -- just released by ACP Press, the book publishing program of the...
Bovine genome provides clues to possible new developments
23 Apr 2009
Scientists from Texas AgriLife Research and the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) are part of a consortium of researchers who have developed an annotated sequence of the cattle genome which...
23 Apr 2009
Scientists from Texas AgriLife Research and the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) are part of a consortium of researchers who have developed an annotated sequence of the cattle genome which...
Conference tackles technology needed to address climate change
23 Apr 2009
We have the will but do we have the technology? The second Climate Change Technology Conference (CCTC 2009) is being held May 13 to 15, 2009 at McMaster University to look at developing practical engineering and administrative responses to...
23 Apr 2009
We have the will but do we have the technology? The second Climate Change Technology Conference (CCTC 2009) is being held May 13 to 15, 2009 at McMaster University to look at developing practical engineering and administrative responses to...
Blast mitigation expert helps military, Homeland Security create materials resistant to explosions
23 Apr 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 22, 2009 – The first few microseconds after an explosion are the most important moments for Arun Shukla, because that's when the first hint of damage occurs to nearby structures. As one of the world's leaders...
23 Apr 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. – April 22, 2009 – The first few microseconds after an explosion are the most important moments for Arun Shukla, because that's when the first hint of damage occurs to nearby structures. As one of the world's leaders...
Vitamin D levels linked to asthma severity
23 Apr 2009
New research provides evidence for a link between vitamin D insufficiency and asthma severity. Serum levels of vitamin D in more than 600 Costa Rican children were inversely linked to several indicators of allergy and asthma severity,...
23 Apr 2009
New research provides evidence for a link between vitamin D insufficiency and asthma severity. Serum levels of vitamin D in more than 600 Costa Rican children were inversely linked to several indicators of allergy and asthma severity,...
Texas has more farms, fewer acres, new study shows
23 Apr 2009
Online trend visualizer helps depict state's land use COLLEGE STATION - The loss and fragmentation of Texas' farms, ranches and forests is part of a continued trend that highlights the importance of rural lands in maintaining the state's...
23 Apr 2009
Online trend visualizer helps depict state's land use COLLEGE STATION - The loss and fragmentation of Texas' farms, ranches and forests is part of a continued trend that highlights the importance of rural lands in maintaining the state's...
Sequencing the cow's genetic code -- a new agricultural era dawns
23 Apr 2009
GENEVA/LAUSANNE – Researchers from the Universities of Geneva and Lausanne, as well as the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics have been part of a major international project to sequence the bovine (cow) genome, a female Hereford cow named...
23 Apr 2009
GENEVA/LAUSANNE – Researchers from the Universities of Geneva and Lausanne, as well as the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics have been part of a major international project to sequence the bovine (cow) genome, a female Hereford cow named...
Fire is an important and under-appreciated part of global climate change
23 Apr 2009
Study identifies signficiant contributions of fire to climate change and identifies feedbacks between fire and climate change Fire must be accounted for as an integral part of climate change, according to 22 authors of an article published in...
23 Apr 2009
Study identifies signficiant contributions of fire to climate change and identifies feedbacks between fire and climate change Fire must be accounted for as an integral part of climate change, according to 22 authors of an article published in...
Fingerprinting slow earthquakes
23 Apr 2009
Washington, DC—The most powerful earthquakes happen at the junction of two converging tectonic plates, where one plate is sliding (or subducting) beneath the other. Now a team of researchers, led by Teh-Ru Alex Song of the Carnegie...
23 Apr 2009
Washington, DC—The most powerful earthquakes happen at the junction of two converging tectonic plates, where one plate is sliding (or subducting) beneath the other. Now a team of researchers, led by Teh-Ru Alex Song of the Carnegie...
Completed cattle genome could improve beef and dairy production
23 Apr 2009
Scientists are tomorrow (24 April 2009) publishing the complete cattle genome in the journal Science. UK researchers, supported in part by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), have played a key part in the...
23 Apr 2009
Scientists are tomorrow (24 April 2009) publishing the complete cattle genome in the journal Science. UK researchers, supported in part by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), have played a key part in the...
New study reveals the protein that makes phosphate chains in yeast
23 Apr 2009
Phosphate chains store energy and have many more different functions in a cell It can be found in all life forms, and serves a multitude of purposes, from energy storage to stress response to bone calcification. This molecular jack-of-all...
23 Apr 2009
Phosphate chains store energy and have many more different functions in a cell It can be found in all life forms, and serves a multitude of purposes, from energy storage to stress response to bone calcification. This molecular jack-of-all...
Living outside the box: New evidence shows going abroad linked to creativity
23 Apr 2009
WASHINGTON – Living in another country can be a cherished experience, but new research suggests it might also help expand minds. This research, published by the American Psychological Association, is the first of its kind to look at the...
23 Apr 2009
WASHINGTON – Living in another country can be a cherished experience, but new research suggests it might also help expand minds. This research, published by the American Psychological Association, is the first of its kind to look at the...
NRL's SoloHI selected for European-led solar orbiter mission
23 Apr 2009
The Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL's) Heliospheric Imager (SoloHI) has been chosen as part of the scientific payload for the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter mission. SoloHI will provide revolutionary measurements to pinpoint solar...
23 Apr 2009
The Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL's) Heliospheric Imager (SoloHI) has been chosen as part of the scientific payload for the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter mission. SoloHI will provide revolutionary measurements to pinpoint solar...
'Sleep talking' PCs save energy and money
23 Apr 2009
'Sleep talking' is a green computing advance from UC San Diego and Microsoft Research IMAGE: The new "sleep talking " state provides much of the energy savings of sleep mode and some of the...
23 Apr 2009
'Sleep talking' is a green computing advance from UC San Diego and Microsoft Research IMAGE: The new "sleep talking " state provides much of the energy savings of sleep mode and some of the...
How late is too late to break bad habits?
23 Apr 2009
Study presented at the American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting Research linking bad habits such as smoking and the direct impact on a senior's health will be presented during the American Geriatrics Society's Annual Meeting April 29 - May 3...
23 Apr 2009
Study presented at the American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting Research linking bad habits such as smoking and the direct impact on a senior's health will be presented during the American Geriatrics Society's Annual Meeting April 29 - May 3...
A genomic CluE for cloud computing
23 Apr 2009
College Park, Md. -- DNA sequencing is the next frontier in biological research.As new sequencing technology becomes more efficient and affordable, it is increasingly available to small laboratories. Thus, sequencing data is being generated at...
23 Apr 2009
College Park, Md. -- DNA sequencing is the next frontier in biological research.As new sequencing technology becomes more efficient and affordable, it is increasingly available to small laboratories. Thus, sequencing data is being generated at...
A biological basis for the 8-hour workday?
23 Apr 2009
Penn researchers uncover 8- and 12-hour cycles of gene activity in mice IMAGE: Time course of gene expression of 24-, 12-, and 8-hour periods. Bright yellow depicts gene expression twice that of the median level...
23 Apr 2009
Penn researchers uncover 8- and 12-hour cycles of gene activity in mice IMAGE: Time course of gene expression of 24-, 12-, and 8-hour periods. Bright yellow depicts gene expression twice that of the median level...
Novel cancer drug reduces neuroblastoma growth by 75 percent
23 Apr 2009
M. D. Anderson-developed drug starves cancer cells of energy source in pre-clinical studies SAN DIEGO - Researchers from the Children's Cancer Hospital at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have found a new drug that restricts...
23 Apr 2009
M. D. Anderson-developed drug starves cancer cells of energy source in pre-clinical studies SAN DIEGO - Researchers from the Children's Cancer Hospital at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have found a new drug that restricts...
Greenland's 'good news' methane finding
23 Apr 2009
New research into the stablility of methane clathrates Ice core research has revealed that a vast, potential source of the potent greenhouse gas, methane, is more stable in a warming world than previously thought. Based on international...
23 Apr 2009
New research into the stablility of methane clathrates Ice core research has revealed that a vast, potential source of the potent greenhouse gas, methane, is more stable in a warming world than previously thought. Based on international...
UCSF HIV/AIDS training program successfully promotes diversity
23 Apr 2009
The Visiting Professor Program at UCSF is described as a national model for research training that promotes the success of scientists conducting innovative research in minority communities in the April 2009 issue of AJPH The Visiting Professor...
23 Apr 2009
The Visiting Professor Program at UCSF is described as a national model for research training that promotes the success of scientists conducting innovative research in minority communities in the April 2009 issue of AJPH The Visiting Professor...
Insight into fish disease to help protect farmed fish stocks
23 Apr 2009
Researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have gained a key insight into a disease that is devastating the UK's fish farming industry. The researchers have discovered that fish can harbour and...
23 Apr 2009
Researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have gained a key insight into a disease that is devastating the UK's fish farming industry. The researchers have discovered that fish can harbour and...
Immune cell type controls onset and course of severe malaria
23 Apr 2009
Scientists have determined that a subset of immune cells may cause malaria patients to contract the severe form of the disease, suffering worse symptoms. Led by Monash University immunologist Professor Magdalena Plebanski, the international...
23 Apr 2009
Scientists have determined that a subset of immune cells may cause malaria patients to contract the severe form of the disease, suffering worse symptoms. Led by Monash University immunologist Professor Magdalena Plebanski, the international...
New cow genome sequence released
23 Apr 2009
Assembly freely available to all scientists Scientists from the University of Maryland have published their assembly of the domestic cow (Bos taurus), an important new resource for the genetics community. The new version of the cow genome...
23 Apr 2009
Assembly freely available to all scientists Scientists from the University of Maryland have published their assembly of the domestic cow (Bos taurus), an important new resource for the genetics community. The new version of the cow genome...
Canadian biomedical engineering pioneer receives international award
23 Apr 2009
Countless individuals around the world are alive because of him. His 40 plus years of research have helped to make the use of life-saving devices such as prosthetic heart valves, vascular stents, vascular grafts, heart-assist devices, and...
23 Apr 2009
Countless individuals around the world are alive because of him. His 40 plus years of research have helped to make the use of life-saving devices such as prosthetic heart valves, vascular stents, vascular grafts, heart-assist devices, and...
Even modest exercise can reduce negative effects of belly fat
23 Apr 2009
URBANA – A new University of Illinois study suggests that moderate amounts of exercise alone can reduce the inflammation in visceral fat—belly fat, if you will—that has been linked with metabolic syndrome, a group of risk...
23 Apr 2009
URBANA – A new University of Illinois study suggests that moderate amounts of exercise alone can reduce the inflammation in visceral fat—belly fat, if you will—that has been linked with metabolic syndrome, a group of risk...
Survey shows Americans may be missing direct route to head and neck cancer care
23 Apr 2009
Results highlight oral, head and neck cancer awareness week Alexandria, VA – Tens of thousands of Americans are diagnosed annually with head and neck cancers, but many adults are unaware of doctors who specialize in treating these...
23 Apr 2009
Results highlight oral, head and neck cancer awareness week Alexandria, VA – Tens of thousands of Americans are diagnosed annually with head and neck cancers, but many adults are unaware of doctors who specialize in treating these...
New NIST guidelines for organization-wide password management
23 Apr 2009
When an employee has so many complex passwords to remember that he keeps them on a sticky note attached to his computer screen, that could be a sign that your organization needs a wiser policy for passwords, one that balances risk and...
23 Apr 2009
When an employee has so many complex passwords to remember that he keeps them on a sticky note attached to his computer screen, that could be a sign that your organization needs a wiser policy for passwords, one that balances risk and...
Scientists give a hand(edness) to the search for alien life
23 Apr 2009
Visiting aliens may be the stuff of legend, but if a scientific team working at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is right, we may be able to find extraterrestrial life even before it leaves its home planet—by...
23 Apr 2009
Visiting aliens may be the stuff of legend, but if a scientific team working at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is right, we may be able to find extraterrestrial life even before it leaves its home planet—by...
Springer and Japanese Society of Biorheology to work together
23 Apr 2009
Biophysics publishing portfolio strengthened Starting in May 2009, Springer will publish the Journal of Biorheology, the official publication of the Japanese Society of Biorheology. This international, peer-reviewed journal provides a platform...
23 Apr 2009
Biophysics publishing portfolio strengthened Starting in May 2009, Springer will publish the Journal of Biorheology, the official publication of the Japanese Society of Biorheology. This international, peer-reviewed journal provides a platform...
EU supports future metrological research
23 Apr 2009
€400 ($520) million research program creates new foundation for highly precise measurements in the health care, energy, environmental and advanced technology sectors This release is available in German. Research institutes from 22 states...
23 Apr 2009
€400 ($520) million research program creates new foundation for highly precise measurements in the health care, energy, environmental and advanced technology sectors This release is available in German. Research institutes from 22 states...
BUSM study finds photographs of UV exposure can impact sunburns in preteens
23 Apr 2009
(Boston) – Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that among preteens, the use of photographs to measure ultraviolet (UV) exposure, could motivate them to improve sun protection practices and limit number...
23 Apr 2009
(Boston) – Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that among preteens, the use of photographs to measure ultraviolet (UV) exposure, could motivate them to improve sun protection practices and limit number...
Beyond associations: Colorectal cancer culprit found
23 Apr 2009
Genetics plays a key role in determining risk for colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Several common genetic markers have been found to be associated with the disease, but finding the...
23 Apr 2009
Genetics plays a key role in determining risk for colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Several common genetic markers have been found to be associated with the disease, but finding the...
Blood testing, mosquito style
23 Apr 2009
Biomedical engineers at University of Calgary design electronic device for quick and painless glucose test to aid diabetics VIDEO: Biomedical engineers at the University of Calgary's Schulich School of...
23 Apr 2009
Biomedical engineers at University of Calgary design electronic device for quick and painless glucose test to aid diabetics VIDEO: Biomedical engineers at the University of Calgary's Schulich School of...
Sociologist at UH receives lifetime achievement award
23 Apr 2009
There's still so much left to do, Kotarba says University of Houston sociology department chairman Joe Kotarba is the recipient of the George Herbert Mead Award, the lifetime achievement award presented annually by the Society for the Study of...
23 Apr 2009
There's still so much left to do, Kotarba says University of Houston sociology department chairman Joe Kotarba is the recipient of the George Herbert Mead Award, the lifetime achievement award presented annually by the Society for the Study of...
Sickle cell treatment developed at LA BioMed approved for phase 3 clinical trial
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Yutaka Niihara, M.D., M.P.H, is a LA BioMed investigator who is leading the team developing a new experimental treatment for sickle cell disease. Click here for more...
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Yutaka Niihara, M.D., M.P.H, is a LA BioMed investigator who is leading the team developing a new experimental treatment for sickle cell disease. Click here for more...
How cigarettes calm you down
23 Apr 2009
The calming neurological effects of nicotine have been demonstrated in a group of non-smokers during anger provocation. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Behavioral and Brain Functions suggest that nicotine may alter...
23 Apr 2009
The calming neurological effects of nicotine have been demonstrated in a group of non-smokers during anger provocation. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Behavioral and Brain Functions suggest that nicotine may alter...
A major breakthrough in generating safer, therapeutic stem cells from adult cells
23 Apr 2009
Scientists completely avoid problems of genetic manipulation by instead using chemical programming The new technique solves one of the most challenging safety hurdles associated with personalized stem cell-based medicine because for the first...
23 Apr 2009
Scientists completely avoid problems of genetic manipulation by instead using chemical programming The new technique solves one of the most challenging safety hurdles associated with personalized stem cell-based medicine because for the first...
Living in history: How some historical events shape our memory
23 Apr 2009
If you are resident of New Orleans, how would you describe personal events that occurred shortly before August 2005? Would you refer to them as happening "back in July of 2005" or would you describe them as happening "just before Hurricane...
23 Apr 2009
If you are resident of New Orleans, how would you describe personal events that occurred shortly before August 2005? Would you refer to them as happening "back in July of 2005" or would you describe them as happening "just before Hurricane...
Researchers find possible genetic link for pelvic floor disorders
23 Apr 2009
Gene on chromosome 9 may predispose some women to pelvic floor defects SALT LAKE CITY – University of Utah researchers have identified a region of the human genome that may contribute to the development of pelvic floor disorders such as...
23 Apr 2009
Gene on chromosome 9 may predispose some women to pelvic floor defects SALT LAKE CITY – University of Utah researchers have identified a region of the human genome that may contribute to the development of pelvic floor disorders such as...
MIT: Jeremy Nathans to deliver Scolnick Prize lecture
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Jeremy Nathans of Johns Hopkins Medicine will receive the McGovern Institute's 2009 Scolnick Prize for Neuroscience. Click here for more information. April 23, 2009,...
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Jeremy Nathans of Johns Hopkins Medicine will receive the McGovern Institute's 2009 Scolnick Prize for Neuroscience. Click here for more information. April 23, 2009,...
Completed bovine genome sequence opens door to better cattle production
23 Apr 2009
MU researcher is part of team that untangles genetic history of cattle COLUMBIA, Mo. – A University of Missouri researcher worked with international teams to sequence the bovine genome and study the diversity among breeds. The research...
23 Apr 2009
MU researcher is part of team that untangles genetic history of cattle COLUMBIA, Mo. – A University of Missouri researcher worked with international teams to sequence the bovine genome and study the diversity among breeds. The research...
Mayo clinic study finds gene bringing together animal and human research in alcoholism
23 Apr 2009
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- An important genetic study conducted through Mayo Clinic has identified vital new information concerning alcoholism in subjects with European ancestry, according to a recent issue of Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental...
23 Apr 2009
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- An important genetic study conducted through Mayo Clinic has identified vital new information concerning alcoholism in subjects with European ancestry, according to a recent issue of Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental...
Throwing the micro switch: MicroRNA may link smoking risk gene to neurobiology of addiction
23 Apr 2009
Philadelphia, PA, April 23, 2009 – During the past several years, significant progress has been made in identifying susceptibility genes for nicotine dependence through genetic linkage and association analyses. Although a large number of...
23 Apr 2009
Philadelphia, PA, April 23, 2009 – During the past several years, significant progress has been made in identifying susceptibility genes for nicotine dependence through genetic linkage and association analyses. Although a large number of...
Second look ultrasound: Effective MRI correlate for identifying incidental breast lesions
23 Apr 2009
A second look ultrasound of the breast, used in conjunction with MRI, allows radiologists to identify lesions not detected on conventional mammography and first look ultrasound; in some cases it allows radiologists to determine whether or not...
23 Apr 2009
A second look ultrasound of the breast, used in conjunction with MRI, allows radiologists to identify lesions not detected on conventional mammography and first look ultrasound; in some cases it allows radiologists to determine whether or not...
New MR technique may help save women from unnecessary breast biopsies
23 Apr 2009
A new MR procedure that uses diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) to determine whether or not a breast lesion is malignant or benign may help reduce unnecessary breast biopsies, according to a study performed at the National Institute of Health in...
23 Apr 2009
A new MR procedure that uses diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) to determine whether or not a breast lesion is malignant or benign may help reduce unnecessary breast biopsies, according to a study performed at the National Institute of Health in...
Good relationship with parents may prevent teen drinking problems
23 Apr 2009
Teenagers who have a strong relationship with their parents may start drinking at a later age -- which may, in turn, lessen their risk of developing alcohol problems, a new study suggests. The findings, published in the May issue of the...
23 Apr 2009
Teenagers who have a strong relationship with their parents may start drinking at a later age -- which may, in turn, lessen their risk of developing alcohol problems, a new study suggests. The findings, published in the May issue of the...
Treating addiction by eliminating drug-associated memories
23 Apr 2009
Philadelphia, PA, April 23, 2009 – Addicts, even those who have been abstinent for long periods of time, are often still vulnerable to their own memories of prior drug use. For example, exposure to the same environment in which they...
23 Apr 2009
Philadelphia, PA, April 23, 2009 – Addicts, even those who have been abstinent for long periods of time, are often still vulnerable to their own memories of prior drug use. For example, exposure to the same environment in which they...
New MR sequence helps radiologists more accurately evaluate abnormalities of the uterus and ovaries
23 Apr 2009
A new MR imaging sequence, T2-weighted BLADE, used to image the female pelvis improves image quality and helps radiologists make a more accurate diagnosis, according to a study performed at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in...
23 Apr 2009
A new MR imaging sequence, T2-weighted BLADE, used to image the female pelvis improves image quality and helps radiologists make a more accurate diagnosis, according to a study performed at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in...
Study links arm/hand swelling to number of lymph nodes removed during breast cancer surgery
23 Apr 2009
In older breast cancer survivors, the number of lymph nodes removed during surgery and the presence of cancer in the lymph nodes were the two factors most directly linked to the development of lymphedema, swelling of the arm and hand,...
23 Apr 2009
In older breast cancer survivors, the number of lymph nodes removed during surgery and the presence of cancer in the lymph nodes were the two factors most directly linked to the development of lymphedema, swelling of the arm and hand,...
New computer algorithm helps physicians determine and monitor breast density
23 Apr 2009
A new computerized assessment has been developed that can help physicians objectively assess a patient's breast density and monitor it over time to detect any alarming changes that may suggest cancer, according to a study evaluating this...
23 Apr 2009
A new computerized assessment has been developed that can help physicians objectively assess a patient's breast density and monitor it over time to detect any alarming changes that may suggest cancer, according to a study evaluating this...
Knowledge unlocks key to healthier options for dialysis patients
23 Apr 2009
Those in-the-know about dialysis are more likely to opt for permanent vascular access Kidney disease patients who are educated about dialysis are more likely to undergo a standard but under-utilized dialysis-related procedure than less...
23 Apr 2009
Those in-the-know about dialysis are more likely to opt for permanent vascular access Kidney disease patients who are educated about dialysis are more likely to undergo a standard but under-utilized dialysis-related procedure than less...
Major advance in cell reprogramming technology
23 Apr 2009
In a paper publishing online April 23rd in Cell Stem Cell, a Cell Press journal, Dr. Sheng Ding and colleagues from the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, report an important step forward in the race to make reprogrammed stem...
23 Apr 2009
In a paper publishing online April 23rd in Cell Stem Cell, a Cell Press journal, Dr. Sheng Ding and colleagues from the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, report an important step forward in the race to make reprogrammed stem...
Regulation of cell proliferation by the OGF-OGFr axis is dependent on nuclear localization signals
23 Apr 2009
This release is available in Chinese. Researchers at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania have discovered that the efficacy of the Opioid Growth Factor (OGF, [Met5]-enkephalin), a clinically important...
23 Apr 2009
This release is available in Chinese. Researchers at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania have discovered that the efficacy of the Opioid Growth Factor (OGF, [Met5]-enkephalin), a clinically important...
Stanford researcher's discovery of ion channel turns ear on its head
23 Apr 2009
STANFORD, Calif. — Scientists thought they had a good model to explain how the inner ear translates vibrations in the air into sounds heard by the brain. Now, based on new research from the Stanford University School of Medicine, it...
23 Apr 2009
STANFORD, Calif. — Scientists thought they had a good model to explain how the inner ear translates vibrations in the air into sounds heard by the brain. Now, based on new research from the Stanford University School of Medicine, it...
Non-invasive test accurately identifies gynecologic malignancies
23 Apr 2009
Diffusion weighted MR can accurately identify benign from malignant pelvic lymph nodes in patients with gynecologic malignancy, according to a study performed at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Diffusion weighted imaging is a...
23 Apr 2009
Diffusion weighted MR can accurately identify benign from malignant pelvic lymph nodes in patients with gynecologic malignancy, according to a study performed at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Diffusion weighted imaging is a...
Hypertension, diabetes and increased carotid artery wall thickness means increased risk of stroke
23 Apr 2009
Increased carotid artery wall thickness (CAWT), which can cause heart attack and stroke in many patients, is significantly related to diabetes and hypertension, according to a study performed at A.O.U. in Cagliari Sardegna, Italy (Chairman,...
23 Apr 2009
Increased carotid artery wall thickness (CAWT), which can cause heart attack and stroke in many patients, is significantly related to diabetes and hypertension, according to a study performed at A.O.U. in Cagliari Sardegna, Italy (Chairman,...
Double-action power stations: Energy and hydrogen
23 Apr 2009
Gas power plants could be cheaply retrofitted to generate hydrogen as well as power Gas power plants could be cheaply retrofitted to generate hydrogen as well as power, chemists say in a Royal Society of Chemistry journal. A catalyst would...
23 Apr 2009
Gas power plants could be cheaply retrofitted to generate hydrogen as well as power Gas power plants could be cheaply retrofitted to generate hydrogen as well as power, chemists say in a Royal Society of Chemistry journal. A catalyst would...
New women's imaging technique allows for a more accurate diagnosis of breast cancer
23 Apr 2009
Breast elastography allows physicians to give a more accurate diagnosis of breast cancer, according to a study performed at Singapore General Hospital in Singapore. Breast elastography is a new technique which looks at the mechanical...
23 Apr 2009
Breast elastography allows physicians to give a more accurate diagnosis of breast cancer, according to a study performed at Singapore General Hospital in Singapore. Breast elastography is a new technique which looks at the mechanical...
Stem cells from fat tissue offer hope for MS treatment
23 Apr 2009
A preliminary study on the use of stem cells obtained from a patient's own adipose tissue in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) has shown promising results. The three case studies, described in BioMed Central's open access Journal of...
23 Apr 2009
A preliminary study on the use of stem cells obtained from a patient's own adipose tissue in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) has shown promising results. The three case studies, described in BioMed Central's open access Journal of...
Springer launches SpringerExemplar.com
23 Apr 2009
Free Web site that provides a full-text search tool that visualizes how a particular term or phrase is used in published literature Springer Science+Business Media has launched the Web site www.SpringerExemplar.com, a free linguistic tool...
23 Apr 2009
Free Web site that provides a full-text search tool that visualizes how a particular term or phrase is used in published literature Springer Science+Business Media has launched the Web site www.SpringerExemplar.com, a free linguistic tool...
MR enterography eliminates unnecessary radiation exposure in patients with small bowel disease
23 Apr 2009
MR enterography is an effective tool to evaluate and guide treatment of patients with Crohn's Disease (a common form of inflammatory bowel disease that typically affects young people) without exposing them to radiation, according to a study...
23 Apr 2009
MR enterography is an effective tool to evaluate and guide treatment of patients with Crohn's Disease (a common form of inflammatory bowel disease that typically affects young people) without exposing them to radiation, according to a study...
MRI: Imaging technique of choice to exam pregnant patients with possible appendicitis
23 Apr 2009
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) gives physicians a safe and accurate tool for the diagnosis of appendicitis in pregnant patients without the increased risks of radiation to the patient and fetus, according to a study performed at the...
23 Apr 2009
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) gives physicians a safe and accurate tool for the diagnosis of appendicitis in pregnant patients without the increased risks of radiation to the patient and fetus, according to a study performed at the...
MRI: Effective tool for determining pathologic stage of prostate cancer
23 Apr 2009
In patients with prostate cancer undergoing prostatectomy, MR imaging plays an important role in determining if the cancer is restricted to the prostate gland or if it has spread beyond the capsule, according to a study performed at the...
23 Apr 2009
In patients with prostate cancer undergoing prostatectomy, MR imaging plays an important role in determining if the cancer is restricted to the prostate gland or if it has spread beyond the capsule, according to a study performed at the...
Researchers find medical inpatients with unhealthy alcohol use may benefit from brief intervention
23 Apr 2009
Inpatients with unhealthy alcohol use may benefit from brief intervention (Boston) - Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that some medical inpatients with unhealthy alcohol use may benefit from a brief...
23 Apr 2009
Inpatients with unhealthy alcohol use may benefit from brief intervention (Boston) - Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that some medical inpatients with unhealthy alcohol use may benefit from a brief...
Preoperative MR may assist surgeons in nerve sparing during robotic prostatectomy
23 Apr 2009
Preoperative MR can help surgeons limit nerve damage while performing a robotic assisted laparascopic prostatectomy (RALP)—saving some men from becoming impotent, according to a study performed at the University of California, Los...
23 Apr 2009
Preoperative MR can help surgeons limit nerve damage while performing a robotic assisted laparascopic prostatectomy (RALP)—saving some men from becoming impotent, according to a study performed at the University of California, Los...
DTI allows radiologists to see areas of the brain rarely seen using other imaging modalities
23 Apr 2009
Radiologists are now able to look at parts of the brain using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) that are rarely visible with any other imaging method, according to a study performed at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. "DTI...
23 Apr 2009
Radiologists are now able to look at parts of the brain using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) that are rarely visible with any other imaging method, according to a study performed at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. "DTI...
Ultrasound changes care of some patients with rheumatic conditions
23 Apr 2009
Ultrasound can be used to make an appropriate decision regarding care for patients with rheumatic conditions involving the hands and feet, according to a study performed at St. Joseph's Healthcare/McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. The...
23 Apr 2009
Ultrasound can be used to make an appropriate decision regarding care for patients with rheumatic conditions involving the hands and feet, according to a study performed at St. Joseph's Healthcare/McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. The...
More African-Americans die from causes that can be prevented or treated
23 Apr 2009
Two-thirds of the difference between death rates among African Americans and Caucasians are now due to causes that could be prevented or cured, according to a new study appearing in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The study,...
23 Apr 2009
Two-thirds of the difference between death rates among African Americans and Caucasians are now due to causes that could be prevented or cured, according to a new study appearing in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The study,...
Early-stage lung cancer identified using computer-aided system
23 Apr 2009
A computer-aided detection (CAD) method may help radiologists identify cancerous lung nodules at an early stage, according to a study performed at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. "In our study we identified 88...
23 Apr 2009
A computer-aided detection (CAD) method may help radiologists identify cancerous lung nodules at an early stage, according to a study performed at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. "In our study we identified 88...
Educating referring clinicians about advanced imaging leads to drop in imaging exams
23 Apr 2009
Unnecessary advanced imaging (CT, MRI and nuclear medicine) can be significantly reduced by providing a simple intervention of education to ordering physicians of the risks, benefits and alternatives of various imaging modalities, according to...
23 Apr 2009
Unnecessary advanced imaging (CT, MRI and nuclear medicine) can be significantly reduced by providing a simple intervention of education to ordering physicians of the risks, benefits and alternatives of various imaging modalities, according to...
Liver disease responsible for most alcohol-related illness and deaths
23 Apr 2009
Alcohol-related diseases account for 1.25 percent of health expenditure in Portugal Copenhagen, Denmark, Thursday 23 April: Liver disease is the most prevalent cause of alcohol-related deaths, followed by car accidents and cancer, according to...
23 Apr 2009
Alcohol-related diseases account for 1.25 percent of health expenditure in Portugal Copenhagen, Denmark, Thursday 23 April: Liver disease is the most prevalent cause of alcohol-related deaths, followed by car accidents and cancer, according to...
64-slice CT: Most dose efficient for evaluating pregnant patients with possible pulmonary emboli
23 Apr 2009
The 64-slice CT scanner delivers the most efficient radiation dose to pregnant patients with possible pulmonary emboli (PE) providing less risk to the fetus, according to a study performed at SUNY Stony Brook University Medical Center in Stony...
23 Apr 2009
The 64-slice CT scanner delivers the most efficient radiation dose to pregnant patients with possible pulmonary emboli (PE) providing less risk to the fetus, according to a study performed at SUNY Stony Brook University Medical Center in Stony...
Educating physicians about ventilation-perfusion scanning leads to reduced radiation exposure
23 Apr 2009
Educating physicians about ventilation-perfusion scanning (VQ) as an alternative to CT for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolisms led to a 23% decrease in patient exposure, according to a study performed at Albert Einstein College of Medicine,...
23 Apr 2009
Educating physicians about ventilation-perfusion scanning (VQ) as an alternative to CT for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolisms led to a 23% decrease in patient exposure, according to a study performed at Albert Einstein College of Medicine,...
Majority of ordering physicians lack knowledge of radiation exposure risks from CT
23 Apr 2009
Ordering physicians have limited knowledge of CT-related radiation exposure and its associated risks, according to a study performed at the Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA. "More than 100 surveys were completed by physicians from various...
23 Apr 2009
Ordering physicians have limited knowledge of CT-related radiation exposure and its associated risks, according to a study performed at the Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA. "More than 100 surveys were completed by physicians from various...
New study argues for CT colonography as primary colon cancer screening test
23 Apr 2009
CT colonography allows radiologists to predict, with a high degree of confidence, whether or not a polyp needs to be evaluated through colonoscopy or removed through polypectomy, according to a study performed at the University of Wisconsin...
23 Apr 2009
CT colonography allows radiologists to predict, with a high degree of confidence, whether or not a polyp needs to be evaluated through colonoscopy or removed through polypectomy, according to a study performed at the University of Wisconsin...
Ultrasound can help low-risk patients avoid invasive thyroid biopsy
23 Apr 2009
The prevalence of benign thyroid nodules is high and there are certain ultrasound features, suggesting malignancy, that can help radiologists determine whether or not a biopsy is needed, according to a study performed at the University of...
23 Apr 2009
The prevalence of benign thyroid nodules is high and there are certain ultrasound features, suggesting malignancy, that can help radiologists determine whether or not a biopsy is needed, according to a study performed at the University of...
Poor treatment for common vertebral compression fractures
23 Apr 2009
The advice and treatment given to patients with vertebral compression fractures is not satisfactory. A thesis presented at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that the majority of patients still have severe pain...
23 Apr 2009
The advice and treatment given to patients with vertebral compression fractures is not satisfactory. A thesis presented at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that the majority of patients still have severe pain...
Type of vitamin B1 could treat common cause of blindness
23 Apr 2009
GALVESTON, Texas — University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have discovered that a form of vitamin B1 could become a new and effective treatment for one of the world's leading causes of blindness. Scientists believe...
23 Apr 2009
GALVESTON, Texas — University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have discovered that a form of vitamin B1 could become a new and effective treatment for one of the world's leading causes of blindness. Scientists believe...
New oncogene gives valuable insight into hepatocellular tumors in humans
23 Apr 2009
Copenhagen, Denmark, Thursday 23 April: The first identification of GP130 somatic activating mutations* in human tumours was announced today at EASL 2009, the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Liver Disease in...
23 Apr 2009
Copenhagen, Denmark, Thursday 23 April: The first identification of GP130 somatic activating mutations* in human tumours was announced today at EASL 2009, the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Liver Disease in...
New Medicare policy may pose risks to black kidney patients
23 Apr 2009
Policy change could discourage dialysis centers from accepting African-American patients A change in Medicare reimbursement policy could make it more difficult for African Americans with kidney disease to access dialysis services, suggests a...
23 Apr 2009
Policy change could discourage dialysis centers from accepting African-American patients A change in Medicare reimbursement policy could make it more difficult for African Americans with kidney disease to access dialysis services, suggests a...
Should cervical screening stop at age 50?
23 Apr 2009
Research: Incidence of cervical cancer after several negative smear results by age 50: Prospective observational study, BMJ online It is not consistent to stop screening women after age 50 because the risk of cervical cancer - even after...
23 Apr 2009
Research: Incidence of cervical cancer after several negative smear results by age 50: Prospective observational study, BMJ online It is not consistent to stop screening women after age 50 because the risk of cervical cancer - even after...
Cardiac CT offers a better, cost-effective approach to diagnose low-risk chest pain patients
23 Apr 2009
Using cardiac CT to diagnose low risk patients with chest pain is significantly cheaper—44% less than the standard of care—and can decrease the length of hospital stay up to 20 hours, according to a study performed at the...
23 Apr 2009
Using cardiac CT to diagnose low risk patients with chest pain is significantly cheaper—44% less than the standard of care—and can decrease the length of hospital stay up to 20 hours, according to a study performed at the...
Muscle deterioration in patients with lung disease seen connected to CO2
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: This is Prof. Yosef Gruenbaum from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Click here for more information. Jerusalem, April 22, 2009 -- Muscle deterioration in patients with...
23 Apr 2009
IMAGE: This is Prof. Yosef Gruenbaum from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Click here for more information. Jerusalem, April 22, 2009 -- Muscle deterioration in patients with...
Study calls for better provision for disabled children
23 Apr 2009
Research: Participation in life situations of 8-12 year old children with cerebral palsy: Cross-sectional European study, BMJ online Some European countries could make better provision for disabled children to allow them to participate in life...
23 Apr 2009
Research: Participation in life situations of 8-12 year old children with cerebral palsy: Cross-sectional European study, BMJ online Some European countries could make better provision for disabled children to allow them to participate in life...
Long-sighted funding aids bionic eye reality by 2011
23 Apr 2009
The first clinical test of an Australian bionic eye is likely to take place within two years and be commercialised within five according to University of Melbourne researchers, thanks to a $50 million funding boost from the Federal...
23 Apr 2009
The first clinical test of an Australian bionic eye is likely to take place within two years and be commercialised within five according to University of Melbourne researchers, thanks to a $50 million funding boost from the Federal...
Image-guided treatment helping women with tubo-ovarian abscesses avoid unnecessary surgery
23 Apr 2009
Image guided drainage of tubo ovarian abscesses help women avoid surgery, according to a study performed at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Tubo ovarian abscesses (TOAs) are an infected collection of pus, involving a patient's...
23 Apr 2009
Image guided drainage of tubo ovarian abscesses help women avoid surgery, according to a study performed at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Tubo ovarian abscesses (TOAs) are an infected collection of pus, involving a patient's...
First evidence for DNA-based vaccination against chronic hepatitis C
23 Apr 2009
Copenhagen, Denmark, Thursday 23 April: The first-proof-of-concept for a DNA-based therapeutic vaccination against chronic hepatitis C was announced today at EASL 2009, the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver...
23 Apr 2009
Copenhagen, Denmark, Thursday 23 April: The first-proof-of-concept for a DNA-based therapeutic vaccination against chronic hepatitis C was announced today at EASL 2009, the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver...
'Non-surgical' method for chronic tendinosis of the Achilles tendon
23 Apr 2009
Researchers have found an alternative, "non-surgical" method to treat chronic tendinosis (tendinitis) of the Achilles tendon that fails conservative treatment, according to a study performed at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern...
23 Apr 2009
Researchers have found an alternative, "non-surgical" method to treat chronic tendinosis (tendinitis) of the Achilles tendon that fails conservative treatment, according to a study performed at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern...
MRI identifies five causes of complications from ACL reconstructive surgery
23 Apr 2009
MRI has identified five possible causes of patient complications from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery, according to a study performed at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA, and Sahlgrenska-Molndal University...
23 Apr 2009
MRI has identified five possible causes of patient complications from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery, according to a study performed at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA, and Sahlgrenska-Molndal University...
Baroque classical music in the reading room may improve mood and productivity
23 Apr 2009
Baroque classical music in the reading room can help improve radiologists work lives, potentially improving diagnostic efficiency and accuracy, according to a study performed by researchers at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD,...
23 Apr 2009
Baroque classical music in the reading room can help improve radiologists work lives, potentially improving diagnostic efficiency and accuracy, according to a study performed by researchers at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD,...
New, automated system for diagnosis of major coronary artery stenosis
23 Apr 2009
A new automated system designed for the interpretation of coronary CT angiography (CCTA), helps radiologists determine which cases are high priority and should be read first, according to a study performed at Thomas Jefferson University in...
23 Apr 2009
A new automated system designed for the interpretation of coronary CT angiography (CCTA), helps radiologists determine which cases are high priority and should be read first, according to a study performed at Thomas Jefferson University in...
Pediatric patient body shape may play a key role in decreasing radiation dose during CT scans
23 Apr 2009
Manipulation of kVp (kilovoltage peak) and mAs (tube current flow) according to a patient's body shape may help reduce radiation doses in pediatric patients during CT, according to a study performed at the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital...
23 Apr 2009
Manipulation of kVp (kilovoltage peak) and mAs (tube current flow) according to a patient's body shape may help reduce radiation doses in pediatric patients during CT, according to a study performed at the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital...
Popular gaming system may offer radiologists an alternative way to view patient images
23 Apr 2009
The popular Wii gaming remote may offer radiologists a fun, alternative method to using a standard mouse and keyboard to navigate through patient images, according to a study performed at the New-York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell...
23 Apr 2009
The popular Wii gaming remote may offer radiologists a fun, alternative method to using a standard mouse and keyboard to navigate through patient images, according to a study performed at the New-York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell...
Teleradiology offers CT colonography to rural areas
23 Apr 2009
CT colonography, which is a highly effective colorectal screening test, is feasible in rural health centers with the help of teleradiology, according to a study performed at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Remote CT colonography...
23 Apr 2009
CT colonography, which is a highly effective colorectal screening test, is feasible in rural health centers with the help of teleradiology, according to a study performed at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. Remote CT colonography...
Excluding the lateral view in chest radiograph screenings decreases radiation exposure by 67 percent
23 Apr 2009
For the patient with a positive PPD test, which usually indicates prior exposure to tuberculosis, the guidelines recommend a chest x-ray that typically includes a frontal and lateral view. The lateral view, which accounts for 2/3 of the total...
23 Apr 2009
For the patient with a positive PPD test, which usually indicates prior exposure to tuberculosis, the guidelines recommend a chest x-ray that typically includes a frontal and lateral view. The lateral view, which accounts for 2/3 of the total...
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