Survival of head and neck cancer patients is greatly affected by coexisting ailments
Nov 19, 2008 |
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Current estimates for head and neck cancer survival are largely inaccurate because they widely disregard many of the most common diseases such patients have in addition to their primary cancer, says Jay Piccirillo, M.D., ...
Research on low-income homeowners suggests need for support after home purchase
Nov 19, 2008 |
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Programs that help low-income and minority individuals and families purchase a home may be doing more harm than good, according to a Kansas State University economist.
Two new compounds show promise for eliminating breast cancer tumors
Nov 19, 2008 |
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Two new compounds created by a University of Central Florida professor show early promise for destroying breast cancer tumors.
ADHD medications do not cause genetic damage in children
Medicine & Health / Medications
Nov 19, 2008 |
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In contrast to recent findings, two of the most common medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not appear to cause genetic damage in children who take them as prescribed, according to ...
Researchers define ideal time for stem cell collection for Parkinson's disease therapy
Nov 19, 2008 |
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Researchers have identified a stage during dopamine neuron differentiation that may be an ideal time to collect human embryonic stem cells for transplantation to treat Parkinson's disease, according to data presented at Neuroscience ...
Track your fitness, environmental impact with new cell phone applications
Nov 19, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Planning on gobbling a few extra treats this holiday season? Soon, your cell phone may be able to help you maintain your exercise routine and keep the pounds off over winter months, without ...
Risk of maternal and newborn complications may be lower after bariatric surgery
Nov 19, 2008 |
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A review of previously published studies suggests that rates of adverse outcomes for mothers or pregnant women and newborn babies, such as gestational diabetes and low birth weight, may be lower after bariatric surgery compared ...
Researchers shed new light on catalyzed reactions
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Rice University scientists on the hunt for a better way to clean up the stubborn pollutant TCE have created a method that lets them watch molecules break down on the surface of a catalyst as individual chemical bonds are ...
Biomedical research profits from the exploration of the deep sea
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Nov 19, 2008 |
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A study published in the scientific journal PLoS ONE highlights how the exploration of the ocean depths can benefit humankind. This is the story of a voyage of discovery, starting with marine animals that glow, the identi ...
Report finds extensive use of illicit alcohol
Nov 19, 2008 |
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The consumption of illicit or noncommercial alcohol is widespread in many countries worldwide and contributes significantly to the global burden of disease, according to a new report released today by the International Center ...
Older people should have the flu jab this winter, warn experts
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Despite recent doubts about its effectiveness, the influenza vaccine does give valuable protection against illness, hospital admission and death caused by influenza, and people over 65 should have the flu jab this winter, ...
Genetic screening no better than traditional risk factors for predicting type 2 diabetes
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Screening for a panel of gene variants associated with the risk for type 2 diabetes can identify adults at risk for the disorder but is not significantly better than assessment based on traditional risk factors such as weight, ...
Patients with depressive disorders or schizophrenia more likely to re-attempt suicide
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 19, 2008 |
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Men and women who have tried to kill themselves and are suffering from unipolar disorder (major depression), bipolar disorder (manic depression) or schizophrenia are at a very high risk of committing suicide within a year ...
Angular observation of joints of geckos moving on horizontal and vertical surfaces
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New research shows that gecko's joints rotated more quickly the greater the speed, and the swinging scope of forelimbs stayed nearly at 59 degrees when swinging forward. The lifting angle of forelimbs was always positive ...
Scientists exploring new compounds to target muscular dystrophy
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Scientists have identified a promising set of new compounds in the fight against muscular dystrophy. Using a drug-discovery technique in which molecules compete against each other for access to the target – the strand of ...
