The mantra that quality is more important than quantity is true when considering how social relationships influence depression, say U-M researchers in a new study. After analyzing data from nearly 5,000 American adults, the researchers found that the quality of a person's relationships with a spouse, family and friends predicted the likelihood of major depression disorder in the future, regardless of how frequently their social interactions took place. Individuals with strained and unsupportive spouses were significantly more likely to develop depression, whereas ...

BOSTON—A type of low-grade but sometimes lethal brain tumor in children has been found in many cases to contain an unusual mutation that may help to classify, diagnose and guide the treatment of the tumors, report scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The researchers led a study of pediatric low-grade gliomas, samples of which were collected through an international consortium organized by brain tumor specialists at Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Center. Their findings are being published online by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) ...

In 2012, more than 3 million people had stents inserted in their coronary arteries. These tiny mesh tubes prop open blood vessels healing from procedures like a balloon angioplasty, which widens arteries blocked by clots or plaque deposits. After about six months, most damaged arteries are healed and stay open on their own. The stent, however, is there for a lifetime. Most of the time, that's not a problem, says Patrick Bowen, a doctoral student studying materials science and engineering at Michigan Technological University. The arterial wall heals in around the old stent ...

Vitamin D is crucial to the growth of healthy bones. It is especially important that babies get enough of it during the first twelve months of their lives when their bones are growing rapidly. This is why health care providers frequently recommend that parents give their babies a daily vitamin D supplement. But how much vitamin D should babies be given? A new study led by Prof. Hope Weiler, from the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at McGill University and by Dr. Celia Rodd of McGill's Department of Pediatrics, has just confirmed that 400 IU of vitamin D daily ...

(Boston) – Results of a pilot study suggest that a virtual patient advocate (VPA) could help influence positive changes and help women have healthier pregnancies. Developed at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Northeastern University, "Gabby" is an innovative tool developed to deliver preconception care (PCC) to African-American women through interactive conversations online. The study results, which are published online in the American Journal of Health Promotion, suggest that Gabby could help identify risk factors and influence ...

Durham, NC — A tiny bird fossil discovered in Wyoming offers clues to the precursors of swift and hummingbird wings. The fossil is unusual in having exceptionally well-preserved feathers, which allowed the researchers to reconstruct the size and shape of the bird's wings in ways not possible with bones alone. Researchers spotted the specimen — the nearly complete skeleton of a bird that would have fit in the palm of your hand and weighed less than an ounce — while working at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. The newly discovered bird was named Eocypselus ...

Just as people have embraced computers and smart phones, they may also give their blessing to talking tissue boxes and other smart objects, according to Penn State researchers. "Smart objects will become more and more a part of our daily lives," said S. Shyam Sundar, Distinguished Professor of Communications and co-director of the Media Effects Research Laboratory. "We believe the next phase is that objects will start talking and interacting with humans, and our goal is to figure out the best ways for objects to communicate with humans." As sensors and computers increasingly ...

VIDEO: Researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital investigated amusement ride injuries from 1990 to 2010 and found that nearly 93,000... Click here for more information. (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – A new study by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital examined injuries to children related to amusement rides, which included rides ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Elderly patients who receive anesthesia are no more likely to develop long-term dementia or Alzheimer's disease than other seniors, according to new Mayo Clinic research. The study analyzed thousands of patients using the Rochester Epidemiology Project -- which allows researchers access to medical records of nearly all residents of Olmsted County, Minn. -- and found that receiving general anesthesia for procedures after age 45 is not a risk factor for developing dementia. The findings were published Wednesday, May 1, online in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Researchers ...

The American Thoracic Society has released new official clinical practice guidelines on the diagnosis and management of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB), the acute airway narrowing that occurs as a result of exercise. The guidelines appear in the May 1, 2013 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. "While a large proportion of asthma patients experience exercise-induced respiratory symptoms, EIB also occurs frequently in subjects without asthma," said Jonathan Parsons, MD, associate professor of internal medicine and associate director of ...

A highly underutilized anesthesia technique called neuraxial anesthesia, also known as spinal or epidural anesthesia, improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery. The study, which appears in the May issue of the journal Anesthesiology, found that neuraxial anesthesia, a type of regional anesthesia, reduced morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stay and costs when compared with general anesthesia. "The influence that the type of anesthetic can have on perioperative outcomes ...

ROSEMONT, Ill.—Injury on the playing field often is caused by the interaction between the athlete's shoe and the field surface. In a literature review appearing in the May 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), researchers shed light on the evolution of synthetic playing surfaces. The study summarizes the existing research on artificial turf and the role of shoe-surface interface in injury. Synthetic surfaces were introduced in the 1960s to improve play surface durability and accessibility, and to minimize field maintenance. ...

Philadelphia, Pa. (May 01, 2013) - If your contact lenses are causing you discomfort, simply switching to a different type of contact lens or lens care product may bring improvement, reports a study, " Effect of Lens and Solution Choice on the Comfort of Contact Lens Wearers", appearing in the May issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health. "Ocular comfort and symptoms in symptomatic contact lens wearers can be perceptibly improved ...

Can the patterns in tree branches or the meandering bends in a river provide clues that could lead to better cancer therapies? According to a new study from Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center, these self-similar, repeating patterns in nature known as fractals help scientists better understand how the immune system is organized and may one day be used to help improve stem cell transplant outcomes in leukemia patients by predicting the probability of transplant complications. Recently published in the journal Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, ...

Jurors award $11.4 million dollar verdict against Toyota dealership Article provided by Corsiglia McMahon & Allard, L.L.P. Visit us at http://www.san-jose-bike-lawyer.com A family physician was driving a rented 2006 Toyota Sienna when the ball joint failed. The failure caused the car to roll over into a ravine, resulting in serious injuries to the driver and her five passengers. This case is unique, since the driver did not own the car; instead the vehicle was rented from a Toyota dealership. The driver accused the dealership of concealing the defects, failing ...

DACA candidates find creative ways to supplement their applications Article provided by Edward R. White, P.C. Visit us at http://www.immigrationed.com DACA candidates find creative ways to supplement their applications In June 2012, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a program that would grant deferred removal action to qualifying individuals who arrived in the U.S. as children and who meet other criteria. Thus far, hundreds of thousands of candidates have applied for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, and people are finding they ...

San Mateo cracks down on distracted driving Article provided by Anderlini & Emerick LLP Visit us at http://www.afespilaw.com Distracted driving has been featured many times in the media as of late for good reason: distracted driving is a proven danger. Government statistics show that texting while driving, which is a form of distracted driving, can impair a driver's reaction time just as severely as having a blood alcohol level at the legal limit. In addition, drivers using hand-held cellphones are four times more likely to have a car accident that is severe ...

Nevada businesses have remedies in breach of contract disputes Article provided by Preston Sterling Kerr Visit us at http://www.sterlingkerrlaw.com All business owners at one time or another will likely have to enter into a contract with an individual or another business. However, when a business is first starting up, the business owner might not fully appreciate the intricate workings of a contract or contract creation in general. Having a solid understanding of how contracts work and what makes them enforceable is key to avoiding potential problems later on in ...

Important information to consider before a bankruptcy filing Article provided by The Law Offices of Raymond J. Antonacci, LLC Visit us at http://www.rjalegal.com The decision to file for bankruptcy protection is an intensely personal one. Most people will try other methods of debt management, some of them more effective than others, before they consider filing for bankruptcy. Oftentimes, the longer a person waits to file, the more complex their financial issues become. Before filing, though, it is important to consider all sides - all the pros and cons - of how ...

Seniors have options other than nursing homes for long-term care Article provided by Sikov and Love, P.A. Visit us at http://www.sikovandlove.com As healthcare and nutrition have improved over the last few decades, the average American is living longer as a result. Although this is a positive thing, it raises many issues regarding elder care in the later years. Currently, about 10 million seniors rely on family members or others for care. However, this number will undoubtedly increase in the next decade. According to the Georgetown University Public Policy Institute, ...

Ignition interlock requirements may be changing in Illinois Article provided by Law Offices of Maureen Williams Visit us at http://www.peoriacriminaldefense.com Illinois has required Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Devices (BAIID) for some years. Since 2009, even first-time offenses triggered the requirement. The Illinois Secretary of State, which administers the program, recently proposed several changes. More DUIoffenders would be subject to the requirement and those driving without the devices could face jail time. A BAIID-equipped vehicle requires the driver ...

At Alberta AAA ProPainters, they place emphasis into continuously putting inspiration back into any of your painting projects. Here's how they do it: * Professionalism Every designated Calgary painter from Alberta AAA ProPainters have long practised the art of being professional in all their undertakings. They are known for valuing their customers' opinions and preferences first; and they only give sound advice when needed. They understand that every customer is UNIQUE, and they set out to complement this without any hint of reservation whatsoever. * Reliability A ...

Experts say that you don't necessarily have to reinvent the wheel to be successful. And that's exactly what Toronto entrepreneur, Andrew M. Warner, doesn't plan to do. He's launched a newsletter similar to an entrepreneur from the 50s, George Haylings, studying and reporting on their businesses. This newsletter is called The Hidden Profits Report. Each issue contains a review of a business idea and step-by-step instructions on how you can do the same business and make a profit. It really is a great publication for budding entrepreneurs and others looking for opportunities ...

Janet D. Thomas, author of Lemons, Lemonade & Life - Practical Steps for Getting the Sweetness Back When Life Goes Sour is a captivating speaker, engaging writer and dynamic workshop leader whose words inspire and motivate, energizing transformation in those who experience her. She has personally healed the wounds of childhood sexual abuse and overcame a laundry list of life challenges, which included obesity and clinical depression. To her, making lemonade is no mere philosophical or psychological proposition; it has been a life-saving strategy. Because of the ...

In an effort to ensure their customers are well advised throughout the moving process, Hazelwood Allied Moving and Storage reviewed 3 Santa Barbara interior decorators with a unique eye for style and fashion. Customers of Hazelwood Allied are often interested in finding a creative Santa Barbara interior decorator that can help them turn their new house into a home. The final selections were chosen based on experience, education and ability to capture the essence of Santa Barbara's rich Spanish heritage inside the home. After thorough consideration, Hazelwood ...