First evidence that bacteria get 'touchy-feely' about dangerous biofilms
Biology /
May 19, 2008 |
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Researchers in Massachusetts report for the first time that bacteria use a sense of touch in deciding where to form biofilms. Those colonies of microbes grow on medical implants and other devices and play ...
Cancer drug may help patients with heart-lung disease
May 19, 2008 |
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A drug developed to fight cancer is showing early promise as a treatment for pulmonary hypertension, researchers from the University of Chicago Medical Center report May 19 at the American Thoracic Society International Conference ...
Remote pools boost aboriginal child health
May 19, 2008 |
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A new study has found that swimming pools in remote Aboriginal communities can dramatically reduce rates of skin, ear and chest infections.
Study examines long-term results of laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery
May 19, 2008 |
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Patients undergoing laparoscopic fundoplication (anti-reflux surgery) by experienced surgeons appear to be satisfied with their decision to undergo surgery and have low re-operation rates, according to a report in the May ...
Fear of crime or anxiety about a rapidly changing society?
May 19, 2008 |
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Do we really fear crime or are we just anxious about neighbourhood breakdown and the speed of change in society?
Study finds 21st birthday binge drinking extremely common; can pose serious health hazards
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 19, 2008 |
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The “21 for 21” ritual, where 21st birthday revelers attempt to down 21 alcoholic drinks, is highly prevalent among college students, according to new research. In the largest study of its kind, researchers at the University ...
Researchers find smallpox drug may also target adenovirus
May 19, 2008 |
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Scientists at Saint Louis University have made two key discoveries that could lead to the first-ever human testing of a drug to target the adenovirus, which causes a number of severe upper-respiratory infections and is one ...
Surgeon operates to rescue chimp with rare deformity
May 19, 2008 |
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An orthopaedic surgeon at the University of Liverpool has performed a groundbreaking operation on a chimp in Cameroon to correct a deformity more commonly seen in dogs.
Bypass not to blame for heart patients' mental decline
May 19, 2008 |
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Heart patients often experience lasting problems with memory, language, and other cognitive skills after bypass surgery. However, these problems aren’t caused by the surgery itself or the pump used to replace heart function ...
Stroke victims experiencing seizures more likely to die
May 19, 2008 |
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Seizures may be a sign of significant brain injury, and may occur in patients that experience any type of stroke. A new study finds that stroke patients with ensuing seizures are more likely to die in the 30 days following ...
Discovery Launch Date to be Finalized Today
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 19, 2008 |
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Top NASA officials are gathered today at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to assess preparations for space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission to the International Space Station. Known as the Flight ...
Silver-coated endotracheal tube dramatically reduces resistant infections
May 19, 2008 |
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A silver-coated endotracheal tube may reduce infections with highly resistant bacteria over traditional tubes by nearly half, according to the results of a large randomized trial to be presented at the American Thoracic Society’s ...
Delayed adverse effects may occur following injection with cosmetic skin fillers
May 19, 2008 |
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Polyalkylimide implants—injections used as cosmetic fillers primarily in Europe—may be associated with infrequent but sometimes severe immune-related adverse effects months following the procedure, according to a report in ...
Researchers aim to improve asthma patients' care through computer-based simulation program
May 19, 2008 |
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Mayo Clinic pulmonary researchers have designed and tested a new patient education computer program intended to help people with asthma manage their disease. The program allows asthma patients (an estimated 7 percent of the ...
Food for thought
May 19, 2008 |
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Pioneering research from The University of Nottingham recommends a full government environmental audit of British restaurants. The report — ‘The Environmental Sustainability of the British Restaurant Industry: A London Case ...
