Antibiotic treatment targets difficult asthma
Dec 17, 2007 |
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Hunter researchers have shown that a commonly available antibiotic can improve the quality of life of patients with difficult asthma, and may also generate significant health care savings.
Toward improving the safety of Lithium-ion batteries
Dec 17, 2007 |
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After recalls and fires involving Lithium-ion batteries, battery manufacturers and scientists have launched an intensive effort to improve the safety of these rechargeable power packs found in dozens of consumer electronics ...
New report estimates 12 million cancer deaths worldwide
Dec 17, 2007 |
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A new American Cancer Society report estimates that there will be over 12 million new cancer cases and 7.6 million cancer deaths (about 20,000 cancer deaths a day) worldwide in 2007. The estimate comes from the first-ever ...
Moderate exercise cuts rate of metabolic syndrome
Dec 17, 2007 |
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Research from Duke University Medical Center shows that even a modest amount of brisk walking weekly is enough to trim waistlines and cut the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), an increasingly frequent condition linked to ...
Poultry workers at increased risk of carrying antibiotic-resistant E. coli
Dec 17, 2007 |
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Poultry workers in the United States are 32 times more likely to carry E. coli bacteria resistant to the commonly used antibiotic, gentamicin, than others outside the poultry industry, according to a recent study conducted ...
A faster, simpler test for disease biomarkers
Dec 17, 2007 |
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In an advance toward earlier diagnosis of cancer and other disorders, scientists are reporting development of a potentially fast, simple and inexpensive blood test to detect disease “biomarkers.” The study is scheduled for ...
Massage may help ease pain and anxiety after surgery
Dec 17, 2007 |
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A 20-minute evening back massage may help relieve pain and reduce anxiety following major surgery when given in addition to pain medications, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the ...
Robotic device appears useful for surgical removal of cancer involving the tonsils
Dec 17, 2007 |
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A new robotic surgery technique appears promising for the removal of cancer involving the tonsil region, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives ...
UVA reports surprising findings related to myotonic muscular dystrophy
Dec 17, 2007 |
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New research from the University of Virginia Health System shows that, in cases of Type 1 myotonic muscular dystrophy (DM1), a well known heart protein does several surprising things. DM1 is the most common form of muscular ...
Constipation most common cause of children's abdominal pain
Dec 17, 2007 |
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A new study led by a University of Iowa researcher showed that acute and chronic constipation together accounted for nearly half of all cases of acute abdominal pain in children treated at one hospital.
ASU researchers use NASA satellites to improve pollution modeling
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Dec 17, 2007 |
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Detecting pollution, like catching criminals, requires evidence and witnesses; but on the scale of countries, continents and oceans, having enough detectors is easier said than done.
NEC to Deliver First Mobile WiMAX Solutions to Worldwide Market
Dec 17, 2007 |
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NEC Corporation announced the release of its first mobile WiMAX solution, PasoWings. The new generation equipment brings the assurance of ITU and IEEE accreditation and marks a cornerstone in certification of the mobile WiMAX ...
365-brand chocolate bars are recalled
Dec 17, 2007 |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of 365-brand Swiss milk chocolate bars due to a labeling error.
Elderly at risk for physical disabilities exercise, improve physical function
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Elderly adults at risk for physical disabilities are able to adhere to a regular program of moderate exercise for one year, a recent study of 213 men and women suggests. Led by corresponding author Roger Fielding, Ph.D., ...
Classifying indoor tanning behaviors can help physicians tailor prevention messages
Dec 17, 2007 |
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Identifying indoor tanning behavior patterns can help physicians tailor prevention messages, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
