University at Buffalo
The University of Buffalo (UB) was established in 1846 in Buffalo, New York. UB has campuses in Amherst, NY and Buffalo, NY with over 28,000 students enrolled. UB offers 84 bachelor degree programs, 184 master's degree programs and about 78 doctoral degree options. The Carnegie Classification rates UB as a “very high research activity” university. UB has Nobel Laureates with affiliations to the university, high academic standards and numerous awards for science, medicine and mathematics. UB's medical school is the largest state-run hospital care/teaching facility in the state.
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Implications of Past Forecasting Errors Often Underestimated
Nov 10, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- When managers issue a forecast of their firm's earnings, they do not always take into account prior forecasting errors, according to research in the current issue of the Journal of Business Finance & Accounting.
Aisle placements affect grocery sales, research shows
Nov 11, 2009 |
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Supermarkets could increase their sales of related items, such as chips and soft drinks, by moving the items closer to each other in their stores, according to research by Ram Bezawada, assistant professor of marketing in ...
Cosmetic surgery appeals to men, women with appearance-based rejection sensitivity
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 30, 2009 |
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Researchers have found that men and women who feel sensitive to rejection based on their physical appearance are more likely to express interest in having cosmetic surgery than those who are less sensitive to appearance-based ...
Contracts foster trust, but flexibility is needed, research says
Oct 30, 2009 |
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While detailed contracts can foster trust between parties, there needs to be flexibility in negotiating potential changes, according to research recently published in MIS Quarterly.
Education Expert Says Longer School Hours Alone Will Not Solve Educational Crisis
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Oct 05, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- President Barack Obama's plan to extend the school year to increase achievement among American students would only help bridge the gap between American students and those in other countries ...
Epstein-Barr virus may be associated with progression of MS
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Mar 02, 2009 |
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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), the pathogen that causes mononucleosis, appears to play a role in the neurodegeneration that occurs in persons with multiple sclerosis, researchers at the University at Buffalo and the University ...
The more oral bacteria, the higher the risk of heart attack
Apr 01, 2009 |
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Several studies have suggested there is a connection between organisms that cause gum disease, known scientifically as periodontal disease, and the development of heart disease, but few studies have tested this theory.
For ADHD, It's Better to Teach Skills Than Prescribe Pills, Meta-Analysis Shows
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 07, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Behavior treatment works as well as drugs for children with ADHD and bypasses the risk of medication's side effects, a meta-analysis of 174 studies on ADHD treatment conducted at the University ...
Pressure to Look Attractive Linked to Fear of Rejection in Men and Women
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 27, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- People who feel pressure to look attractive are more fearful of being rejected because of their appearance than are their peers, according to a new study by researchers at the University at Buffalo and the ...
Financial Crunch May Isolate Friends and Family
Jan 23, 2009 |
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People who lose a job or who are in the midst a financial crisis often are reluctant to talk about their struggles and may isolate themselves from friends and family.
Don't mistake an athlete for a 'toxic jock'
Jun 01, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A rose by any other name is still a rose, but is an athlete by another name... a jock?
Retailers Expect a Grinch-like Christmas, Says UB Retail Expert
Nov 13, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Unfortunately for retailers, the Grinch will be pushing the shopping cart again this holiday season, says Arun Jain, Samuel P. Capen Professor of Marketing Research in the University at Buffalo School of ...
Nasal Spray May End Dental Needle Injections for Upper Teeth Repair
Medicine & Health / Medications
Feb 17, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A nasal spray shown to numb the upper jaw is set to be tested in an FDA Phase 3 trial, which will assess the spray's effectiveness compared to the current "gold standard" treatment -- painful anesthesia injections.
Study Describes Mechanism Linking Alcohol with Risk of Breast Cancer
Apr 30, 2008 |
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The known association of alcohol consumption with an increased risk of breast cancer has been linked by researchers at the University at Buffalo to a process that causes genes that promote normal cell growth to produce proteins ...
Police work undermines cardiovascular health, comparison to general population shows
Jun 30, 2009 |
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It is well documented that police officers have a higher risk of developing heart disease: The question is why.
