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Using progesterone for hot flashes shown safe for women's cardiovascular health Treatment with progesterone, a naturally occurring hormone that has been shown to alleviate severe hot flashes and night sweats in post-menopausal women, poses little ...
Read the releaseBreakthrough announced in treatment of patient with rare type of leukemia University of Leicester researchers deploy 'precision medicine' to successfully target advanced form of leukaemia with skin cancer drug A team of scientists from the University of Leicester ...
Read the releaseA deeper look at interfaces Researchers at Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source develop new technique for probing subsurface electronic structure "The interface is the device," Nobel laureate Herbert Kroemer famously observed, referring to the remarkable ...
Read the releaseTrees grow faster and store more carbon as they age Trees put on weight faster and faster as they grow older, according to a new study in the journal Nature. The finding that most trees' growth accelerates as they age suggests that large, old trees may ...
Read the release2 diabetes studies in Jan. 2014 Health Affairs Jan. articles examine the toll of diabetes, both in the US and abroad Poorer Americans: depleted food budgets can mean higher risk of hypoglycemia. For generations, economists have noted that low-income households spend much ...
Read the releaseResearchers discover that coevolution between humans and bacteria reduces gastric cancer risk Research carried out in two distinct communities in Colombia illustrates how coevolution between humans and bacteria can affect a person’s risk ...
Read the releaseNew analysis shows fewer years of life lost to cancer Dartmouth researchers say US has underestimated its progress in war on cancer (Lebanon, NH, 1/15/14) - Since the enactment of the National Cancer Act in 1971, the U.S. has spent hundreds ...
Read the releaseRay of hope for magazines in digital era Targeted audiences and websites can help magazines weather the onslaught of online competition There is a ray of hope for magazines that do it right. While print media continue to suffer at the hands of their online counterparts, ...
Read the releaseResisting the flu New avenues for influenza control suggested by identification of an enzyme that plays a crucial role in resistance to the infection McGill researchers, led by Dr. Maya Saleh of the Department of Medicine, have identified an enzyme, cIAP2 that helps the ...
Read the releaseNext-gen reappraisal of interactions within a cancer-associated protein complex Application of global sequencing technology reveals how an activator of gene expression stays focused KANSAS CITY, MO- At a glance, DNA is a rather simple sequence of A, ...
Read the releaseHugging hemes help electrons hop Novel biological mechanism relays electrons in proteins in mineral-breathing bacteria important for energy-related research RICHLAND, Wash. -- Researchers simulating how certain bacteria run electrical current ...
Read the releaseNationwide minimally invasive surgery rates triple for pancreatic disease Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report a three-fold increase in the use of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) across the nation for patients ...
Read the releaseMost practice guideline recommendations based on less-than-ideal quality of evidence ROCHESTER, Minn. — Jan. 15, 2014 — A study published in the January issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings shows that most clinical practice guidelines for interventional procedures (e.g., bronchoscopy, ...
Read the releasePhase II trial of Bevacizumab (Avastin) in locally advanced cervical cancer 'promising' An article published in the January issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics reports results of the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group ...
Read the releaseFinding pleasure in productive activities the key to boosting self-control TORONTO, ON — After a long, tiring day many of us simply give in to the urge to grab a favourite unhealthy snack and avoid tackling obligatory tasks. But we don't have to. A new study from ...
Read the releaseGlobal warming's biggest offenders The US and China are among the 7 countries most accountable for the world's temperature increase, according to a new Concordia study This news release is available in French. Montreal, January 15, 2014 — When ...
Read the releaseBMC alleviates alarm fatigue by decreasing noise (Boston) – Boston Medical Center (BMC) successfully reduced audible alarms as a way to combat alarm fatigue and improve patient safety. The hospital, one of two in the country that spearheaded this ...
Read the releasePopular blood type diet debunked Researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T) have found that the theory behind the popular blood type diet--which claims an individual's nutritional needs vary by blood type--is not valid. The findings are published this ...
Read the releaseGeosphere examines volcanic zones, the Sierra Nevada, and Utah's Confusion Range Boulder, Colo., USA – New Geosphere papers posted online 14 Jan. cover the San Joaquin Basin in California, the Catalan Volcanic Zone in Spain, the Taupo Volcanic Zone of New Zealand, the Confusion ...
Read the releaseBrain regions 'tune' activity to enable attention The brain appears to synchronize the activity of different brain regions to make it possible for a person to pay attention or concentrate on a task, scientists at Washington University School of ...
Read the releaseFood processors beware: Salmonella biofilms incredibly resistant to powerful disinfectants Once Salmonella bacteria get into a food processing facility and have an opportunity to form a biofilm on surfaces, it is likely to be extraordinarily difficult, if not ...
Read the releaseWhen a doctor's visit is a guilt trip UC San Diego study examines patient reactions to physician-inspired guilt and shame Have you ever left a doctor's office feeling ashamed or guilty? Chances are one in two that you answered "yes," according to research ...
Read the releaseDoes taking multiple medicines increase your risk of being admitted to hospital? Patients with a single illness who take many drugs have an increased risk of being admitted to hospital, but for patients with multiple conditions, taking many medicines is now associated with ...
Read the releaseHow much does it cost to have a baby in a hospital? UCSF study examines charges for uncomplicated deliveries Women giving birth in California can face a huge cost difference in their hospital bills, according to a new UC San Francisco ...
Read the releaseIn the blink of an eye CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Imagine seeing a dozen pictures flash by in a fraction of a second. You might think it would be impossible to identify any images you see for such a short time. However, a team of neuroscientists from MIT has found ...
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