China to stick to controversial software rule
Jun 23, 2009 |
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China will not back away from a new rule requiring that Internet filtering software be shipped with all computers sold in the country despite heavy criticism of the plan, state media has said.
Accused spam scammer pleads guilty in Detroit
Jun 23, 2009 |
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(AP) -- A Michigan man described as one of the world's most prolific senders of spam e-mail has pleaded guilty to charges accusing him of defrauding people by manipulating Chinese stock prices.
New mafia game hits up Twitter players for money
Jun 23, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Twitter Inc.'s founders still haven't decided how to cash in on their popular Internet messaging service - to the delight of a rapidly growing audience. But the deliberate approach may not prevent a gold rush among ...
Pesticide susceptibility in children lasts longer than expected
Jun 23, 2009 |
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Although it is known that infants are more susceptible than adults to the toxic effects of pesticides, this increased vulnerability may extend much longer into childhood than expected, according to a new study by researchers ...
Afghani children suffering from post-traumatic stress
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 23, 2009 |
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Children who live in Afghanistan are particularly affected every day by a multitude of war time stressors which increase the likelihood of developing PTSD: trauma, child labor, and family and military violence. On a daily ...
How to confirm the causes of iron deficiency anemia in young women
Jun 23, 2009 |
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Iron-deficiency anaemia (IDA) is commonly seen in women aged ...
Marking anorexia with a brain protein
Jun 23, 2009 |
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Eating disorders are frequently seen as psychological or societal diseases, but do they have an underlying biological cause? A new study shows that the levels of a brain protein differ between healthy and anorexic women.
Advanced nerve cell system could help cure diabetic neuropathy, related diseases
Jun 23, 2009 |
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Multiple sclerosis, diabetic neuropathy, and other conditions caused by a loss of myelin insulation around nerves can be debilitating and even deadly, but adequate treatments do not yet exist. That's in large part because ...
Adenoviral vector specifically targeted to EphA2 receptor in pancreatic cancer cells
Jun 23, 2009 |
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Pancreatic cancer is a devastating disease with poor prognosis. This warrants the development of novel therapies including gene therapy. However, clinical studies have demonstrated poor efficacy of adenoviral gene therapy ...
Study finds new insight on therapy for a devastating parasitic disease
Jun 23, 2009 |
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University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have discovered an important new insight into how a commonly prescribed drug may work to treat those infected by a parasitic flatworm.
Researchers develop new and efficient breast biopsy technique
Jun 23, 2009 |
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Researchers have developed a new breast biopsy technique that could lead to decreased procedure times and reduced patient discomfort and morbidity, according to a study performed at Roberts Research Institute, the University ...
Researchers develop game for HIV+ youth
Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS
Jun 23, 2009 |
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Researchers at The University of Texas School of Public Health have developed a game for HIV-positive youth, +CLICK, designed to reduce secondary transmission of the virus.
How to text message and avoid pain
Jun 23, 2009 |
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While it is well known that excessive text messaging can result in sore thumbs, less is known about its possible effects on the neck, arms and hands. Young adults with symptoms in these parts of the body use ...
Care management reduces depression and suicidal thoughts in older primary care patients
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 23, 2009 |
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Depression in older adults too often goes unrecognized and untreated, resulting in untold misery, worsening of medical illness, and early death. A new study has identified one important remedy: Adding a trained depression ...
Firm providing US airport 'fast lanes' shuts down
Jun 23, 2009 |
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Clear, a company which pre-screened travellers and issued high-tech cards allowing them to whisk through security lines at US airports, is going out of business.
