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Is divorce bad for the parents? - 11 May 2008
The elderly are cared for by their adult children regardless of their marital status. In a unique study funded by the Economic and Social...
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UV lotion lights the way to cleaner facilities - 10 May 2008
A team of Canadian scientists using a lotion which glows under ultraviolet light have shown that up to a third of patient toilets are not...
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Exciting new data will be released at Digestive... - 9 May 2008
Join leading researchers and clinicians in the field of gastrointestinal medicine as they discuss the latest research in gastroenterology,...
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APIC conference to focus on patient safety and... - 9 May 2008
Medical errors expert to give keynote address Washington, DC, May 9, 2008 – More than 4,000 infection prevention and control professionals...
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How body size is regulated - 9 May 2008
International study discovers 10 new genes related to human growth This meta-analysis, published in the latest issue of Nature Genetics, is...
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Researchers uncover mechanism of action of... - 9 May 2008
Research Highlights: Mechanism of action of compound found to induce neurotransmitter activity in brain cells The findings may lead...
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Study supports reason for concern in childhood and... - 9 May 2008
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Study findings presented at the May 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies and Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint...
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New technique determines the number of fat cells... - 9 May 2008
LIVERMORE, Calif. - The radioactive carbon-14 produced by above-ground nuclear testing in the 1950s and '60s has helped researchers determine...
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Suspected cause of type 1 diabetes caught... - 9 May 2008
May 8, 2008 -- Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis working with diabetic mice have examined in unprecedented...
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Scientists endure Arctic for last campaign prior to... - 9 May 2008
An international group of scientists has swapped their comfortable offices for one of the most inhospitable environments on the planet to carry...
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University of Leicester to lead audit of adults with... - 9 May 2008
The University of Leicester is leading on a national study to calculate the number of adults with autism, it has been announced...
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Autism Speaks announces multinational initiative - 9 May 2008
Raising awareness for research, diagnosis and treatment of autism NEW YORK, NY May 9, 2008 – Autism Speaks, the world’s largest...
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Engineer to spearhead research into cell metabolism... - 9 May 2008
Grants totalling over £1m for engineering-biology collaboration A University of Leicester engineer has won a share of grants totalling...
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Aerospace business leader, supreme problem solver - 9 May 2008
Innovative science communications programs capture public's interest in science Terry Tao, who received the Waterman Award to...
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Promising medical trainees awarded funding to pursue... - 9 May 2008
(WASHINGTON, April 29, 2008) – The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is proud to announce the 2008 recipients of its Trainee Research...
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Health researchers in McGill network receive $35.5... - 9 May 2008
Canadian federal funding supports more than 80 research projects This release is available in French. The Honourable Tony Clement, federal...
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ASNTR awards go to Parkinson's Disease research and... - 8 May 2008
Neuroscientist Paul M. Carvey, Ph.D., recieves Bernard Sanberg Memorial Award Tampa, Fla. (May 8, 2008) – The American Society for Neural...
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Dying bats in the Northeast remain a mystery - 8 May 2008
Investigations continue into the cause of a mysterious illness that has resulted in the deaths of thousands of bats since March 2008. At more...
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Study finds link between birth order and asthma... - 8 May 2008
May 7, 2008 – Among four year-olds attending Head Start programs in New York City, those who had older siblings were more likely to...
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ACP says Medicare cuts will hurt physicians in small... - 8 May 2008
ACP asks Congress to pass legislation to avert pending pay cut (Washington) – Noting that many physicians across the country who lead...
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Study identifies molecular response of cartilage to... - 8 May 2008
It’s an unfortunate fact backed by studies of former professional football and soccer players: injury to joint cartilage escalates the...
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Study affirms effectiveness of medication for... - 8 May 2008
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that strikes children between the ages of newborn to 16 years. All children...
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Obese patients face increased risks for infection... - 8 May 2008
Along with age and injuries, obesity is a leading risk factor for osteoarthritis (OA), a painful and disabling joint disease. While excessive...
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Cane use may reduce risk of knee osteoarthritis... - 8 May 2008
A common, incurable joint disease, osteoarthritis (OA) is the leading cause of disability in elderly people. While nearly any joint can be...
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CSHL scientists are part of consortium that... - 8 May 2008
CSHL team separately reports findings about mammalian evolution gleaned from comparative study of small-RNA function in platypus By any account,...
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Bread mold may hold secret to eliminating... - 8 May 2008
MU scientist found mechanism that 'silences' unmatched genes during cellular reproduction COLUMBIA, Mo. – When most people discover mold...
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When statins aren't enough: New trial drug points to... - 8 May 2008
Penn-led study finds darapladib lowers biomarker for cardiovascular problems (PHILADELPHIA) – Despite widespread use of...
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Hopkins researchers discover new link to schizophrenia - 8 May 2008
Mouse model mimics clinical features Neuroscientists at Johns Hopkins have discovered that mice lacking an enzyme that contributes to Alzheimer...
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Computer game's high score could earn the Nobel... - 8 May 2008
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New report: Arthritis is a potential barrier to... - 8 May 2008
Physical activity is vital for successful management of both diseases Atlanta, GA – May 8, 2008 – People with diagnosed diabetes are...
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