Google tool tracks flu in Australia, New Zealand
Jun 03, 2009 |
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Google on Wednesday expanded "Google Flu Trends," its online tool for tracking influenza outbreaks, to Australia and New Zealand.
Hospitalized patients need better understanding of CPR and outcomes
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Many hospitalized patients overestimate their chance of surviving an in-hospital cardiac arrest and do not know what CPR really involves, a University of Iowa study has shown.
University of Cincinnati study finds needle biopsies safe in 'eloquent' areas of brain
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Jun 03, 2009 |
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After a review of 284 cases, specialists at the Brain Tumor Center at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Neuroscience Institute have concluded that performing a stereotactic needle biopsy in an area of the brain associated ...
Scientists uncover mode of action of enzyme linked with several types of cancer
Jun 03, 2009 |
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Scientists at the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) of the Université de Montréal have discovered a key mechanism used by cells to efficiently distribute chromosomes to new cells during ...
Yahoo sues NFL Players Association over data (Update)
Jun 03, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Yahoo Inc. has sued the NFL Players Association, claiming it shouldn't have to pay royalties to use players' statistics, photos and other data in its popular online fantasy football game because the ...
Nintendo builds on winning formula at E3
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Nintendo laid out videogame offerings that build on the winning momentum of its popular Wii consoles and DS handheld devices.
Justice probing tech company recruiting
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The US Justice Department has launched an investigation into whether the recruiting practices of some of the largest US technology companies violated antitrust laws, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday.
Theater owners behind on 3-D projectors
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(AP) -- To hear the folks in Hollywood talk about it, improved 3-D technology and the quality films that are quickly lining up behind it represent nothing short of a moviegoing revolution. Tell that to the ...
Stores, brands tap into power of frugal bloggers
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(AP) -- When Melissa Garcia was frustrated by Old Navy's scanty coupon offerings, she didn't just complain to the store. She vented on a message board tied to her blog consumerqueen.com, which is read by ...
FDA approves cancer treatment for dogs
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(AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug made specifically to treat cancer in dogs.
Microsoft, Sony take aim at Nintendo Wii at E3
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
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(AP) -- This year's Electronic Entertainment Expo has been quite the moving experience.
Americans spending more time on social networks: study
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The number of minutes Americans spent on social networking sites nearly doubled in the past year with Facebook and Twitter enjoying explosive growth, according to a new study.
Recent smoking-cessation research highlights importance of keeping teens from smoking
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
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Despite the efforts of college students to quit smoking, recent research conducted by Joyce M. Wolburg at Marquette University suggests that an extended trial and error period is necessary. Given that most college students ...
Estrogen linked to lowered immunity in fish
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Exposure to estrogen reduces production of immune-related proteins in fish. This suggests that certain compounds, known as endocrine disruptors, may make fish more susceptible to disease.
MDCT angiography leads to successful treatment of severely blocked arteries in the legs
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MDCT angiography leads to accurate recommendations for successful treatment of patients with critical limb ischemia, sometimes allowing the patients to avoid more complicated surgery, according to a study performed at the ...
