Caffeine use to regulate breathing of very preterm babies, long-term benefits
Nov 08, 2007 |
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Very premature babies who were given caffeine to regulate their breathing have a significantly lower incidence of disabilities at the age of two years, according to an international study led by researchers at McMaster University.
Enzyme regulates brain pathology induced by cocaine, stress
Nov 08, 2007 |
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Researchers have uncovered a key genetic switch that chronic cocaine or stress influences to cause the brain to descend into a pathological state. In studies with mice they showed how chronic cocaine changes gene activity ...
Researchers identify molecules with interesting anti-clotting properties
Nov 08, 2007 |
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Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have discovered a new mechanism to inhibit key enzymes that play a major role in clotting disorders, which could lead to novel therapies to treat clots in the lungs ...
Toys recalled because of lead paint
Nov 08, 2007 |
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of six Chinese-manufactured toys because of excessive levels of lead.
New targeted approach to light-activated cancer drugs
Nov 08, 2007 |
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Combining light-activated cancer drugs with tumour-seeking antibodies could provide a more effective way of treating many cancers, according to new research published in advance online in the International Journal of Cancer.
Progress toward new therapies for coronary artery disease
Nov 08, 2007 |
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Coronary artery disease is a leading cause of mortality in Western countries. It cannot be cured. Recent research, led by Pilar Ruiz-Lozano, Ph.D., at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research, may lead to new therapies ...
Study examines association between weight amount and cause of death
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The association between weight and causes of death can vary considerably, with obesity associated with a significantly increased mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD), underweight associated with increased mortality ...
Researchers identify unusual molecular switch for common form of advanced breast cancer
Nov 08, 2007 |
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New evidence demonstrates that a novel molecular switch is involved in the development of a common form of advanced breast cancer, known as locally advanced breast cancer. The research, published by Cell Press in the November ...
New Scoring System Protects Credit Card Transactions
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Nov 08, 2007 |
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As this year’s holiday season approaches, your credit card transactions may be a little more secure thanks to standards adopted by the payment card industry.
