LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 25, 2013) — A unique new study led by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers Guo-Min Li and Libya Gu, in collaboration with Dr. Wei Yang at National Institutes of Health, reveals a novel mechanism explaining the previously unknown root cause of some forms of colorectal cancers. The study, published in Cell, discovers that an abnormal histone protein modification impairs a DNA repair machinery that controls cancer development, yielding a potential new way of detecting these types of colorectal cancers. It represents the first time ...

(Santa Barbara, Calif.) –– Feeling frisky? If so, chances are greater your estrogen level –– and, perhaps, fertility –– are hitting their monthly peak. If not, you're more likely experiencing a profusion of desire-deadening progesterone, and the less fertile time in your cycle. Oh, the power of hormones. Researchers have long suspected a correlation between hormone levels and libido, but now scientists at UC Santa Barbara, led by James Roney, a professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, have actually demonstrated hormonal predictors for sexual desire. ...

A NASA-funded sounding rocket mission will launch from an atoll in the Pacific in the next few weeks to help scientists better understand and predict the electrical storms in Earth's upper atmosphere These storms can interfere with satellite communication and global positioning signals. The mission, called EVEX, for the Equatorial Vortex Experiment, will launch two rockets for a twelve-minute journey through the equatorial ionosphere above the South Pacific. The launch window for the mission from the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands is from April 27 to May 10, ...

JUPITER, FL, April 25, 2013 –Despite decades of research, relatively little is known about the identity of RNA molecules that are transported as part of the molecular process underpinning learning and memory. Now, working together, scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), Columbia University and the University of Florida, Gainesville, have developed a novel strategy for isolating and characterizing a substantial number of RNAs transported from the cell-body of neuron (nerve cell) to the synapse, the small gap separating neurons that ...

STANFORD, Calif. - Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have for the first time determined how often emergency medical helicopters need to help save the lives of seriously injured people to be considered cost-effective compared with ground ambulances. The researchers found that if an additional 1.6 percent of seriously injured patients survive after being transported by helicopter from the scene of injury to a level-1 or level-2 trauma center, then such transport should be considered cost-effective. In other words, if 90 percent of seriously injured ...

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, have shown in a mouse model that infection with nematodes (also known as roundworms) can not only combat obesity but ameliorate related metabolic disorders. Their research is published ahead of print online in the journal Infection and Immunity. Gastrointestinal nematodes infect approximately 2 billion people worldwide, and some researchers believe up until the 20th century almost everyone had worms. In developed countries there is a decreasing incidence of nematode infection but a rising prevalence ...

You are walking down the street with a friend. A shot is fired. The two of you duck behind the nearest cover and you pull out your smartphone. A map of the neighborhood pops up on its screen with a large red arrow pointing in the direction the shot came from. A team of computer engineers from Vanderbilt University's Institute of Software Integrated Systems has made such a scenario possible by developing an inexpensive hardware module and related software that can transform an Android smartphone into a simple shooter location system. They described the new system's capabilities ...

Sophia Antipolis, 24 April 2013: Up to 10 per cent of patients with high blood pressure are resistant to treatment, which puts them at increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks. Clinical trials show that catheter-based renal denervation reduces blood pressure in patients who do not respond to conventional drug therapy. Use of the technique is increasing in Europe and worldwide and several national societies have published guidance on which patients with hypertension should receive treatment. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European ...

New York, NY, April 26, 2013—Eighty-four million people―nearly half of all working-age U.S. adults―went without health insurance for a time last year or had out-of-pocket costs that were so high relative to their income they were considered underinsured, according to the Commonwealth Fund 2012 Biennial Health Insurance Survey. The survey also found that the proportion of young adults ages 19–25 who were uninsured during the year fell from 48 percent to 41 percent between 2010 and 2012, reversing a nearly decade-long trend of rising uninsured rates in that age ...

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Friday 26 April 2013: New data from two clinical trials presented today at the International Liver Congress™ 2013 demonstrate substantial improvements in the detection of both hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma (CC) using diagnostic urine tests. HCC is common throughout the world and most often develops as a late complication of chronic viral hepatitis or cirrhosis of any cause. The overall survival rate of HCC is poor and so screening for HCC offers the best hope for early detection, eligibility for treatment, and improved ...

Impact of SCOTUS rulings on narcotic dog cases on drug charges in Utah Article provided by Frees Law, P.L.L.C. Visit us at http://www.freeslaw.com The Supreme Court of the United States, or SCOTUS, recently made two significant rulings on cases involving the use of narcotics drugs. Although each addressed unique issues, both cases explored the meaning of the protections guaranteed under the Fourth Amendment; namely, the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. Searches and vehicles The first case addressed whether a drugsniffing dog can be ...

Utah Trooper of the Year accused of falsifying DUI arrests Article provided by Frees Law, P.L.L.C. Visit us at http://www.freeslaw.com A Utah Highway Patrol officer was recently accused of falsifying DUI arrests throughout her 10-year career. The suit claims that the officer arrested drivers who either had not been drinking or had not consumed enough to impair their driving. Although drivers passed field sobriety tests, the officer made arrests alleging that regardless of their performance they were still impaired. She claimed the drivers were in violation of ...

How New Jersey child support law impacts Powerball winner Article provided by Levine & Levine Visit us at http://www.levine4law.com A recent Powerball jackpot winner is gaining the attention of the media, and not just for his lottery luck. Instead, Pedro Quezada finds himself in the spotlight because he owes thousands in child support. When a lottery winner is named, lottery officials in New Jersey review the background of anyone who wins more than $600 in the state. The winner's history is reviewed for outstanding taxes and other debts. If certain outstanding ...

Full disclosure critical when completing the Statement of Financial Affairs Article provided by Law Office of Geri Lyons Chase Visit us at http://www.glchaselaw.com Whether a debtor is a business filing Chapter 11 or an individual filing Chapter 7, one form that is part of every bankruptcy petition is the Statement of Financial Affairs. The Statement of Financial Affairs is an important part of a bankruptcy petition, making its accuracy and completeness critical for the smooth, orderly and successful operation of the bankruptcy process. Statement of Financial ...

Tips to improve your odds of surviving a medical malpractice claim Article provided by Bonezzi Switzer Murphy Polito & Hupp Co., L.P.A. Visit us at http://www.bsmph.com Practice medicine long enough, and it's bound to happen; over the course of a medical career, in all likelihood you will face multiple malpractice lawsuits. A recent analysis of data from 40,916 physicians published in the medical journal Health Affairs found that the average physician spends a lifetime total of 50.7 months with an unresolved, open malpractice claim. In a 40 year career, that ...

Alarm fatigue in hospitals may lead to patient injuries Article provided by Engel & Engel, P.A. Visit us at http://www.engelandengellaw.com/ Every day, each one of us is exposed to countless alarms and alerts. Whether from a cell phone, a computer or even an automobile, different types of tones, beeps and squeaks can overwhelm our senses and render us numb to the information they convey. Of course, this defeats the very purpose of these systems: they have been designed specifically to make noise in order to gain our attention. While the phenomenon of alert ...

Record-high medical costs fuel bankruptcy filings across the country Article provided by Michael E. Plummer & Associates Visit us at http://www.plummerbankruptcy.com Medical costs have skyrocketed in recent years. In fact, they are one of the three leading causes of bankruptcy filings in America today. Increased premium and medication costs, as well as a stagnant national minimum wage have left many people without coverage and in the precarious position of being only an injury or illness away from financial ruin. Surprisingly, though, even those with medical ...

Do not be a victim: Fraudulent claims can bring a business to its knees Article provided by Dunn Lambert, LLC Visit us at http://www.njbizlawyer.com Most Americans are familiar with fraud in one form or another. An individual selling a car alters the odometer to make it appear as if the vehicle has been driven fewer miles. A fake organization collects donations for a made-up cause and absconds to Tahiti with the money. The news also broadcasts frauds on a much larger scale, those involving thousands of people and millions of dollars. Enron has become a symbol ...

Supreme Court rules on use of of drug-detecting dogs around the home Article provided by Law Offices of David L. Owen, Jr., P.C. Visit us at http://www.lodopc.com If you are in your residence and, for whatever reason, are suspected of a drug crime, is it necessary for the police to get a warrant before bringing a drug-detecting dog to the area immediately surrounding your house to test for the presence of drugs? The United States Supreme Court recently decided this issue, which will affect the Fourth Amendment--rights against unreasonable search and seizure--rights ...

Hard-hit Texas cities see increase in credit scores Article provided by The Ford Law Firm, PLLC Visit us at http://www.forddebtlaw.com It is no secret that the American economy has experienced great hardship over the past few years. As people experienced foreclosure and unemployment, credit scores plummeted. But things have started to look up. Although the numbers may be improving as a whole, many Collin County residents may still be feeling the impact of slow economy. Credit scores on the rise According to Experian, a credit-reporting agency, there has been ...

ThyroidChange was created as a result of the success of the petition, "Endocrinologists: Patients With Thyroid Disease Demand Better Care," which was launched in May 2012 and hosted on the Change.org website. The achievement of 10,000 signatures in less than a year is a historic success for a petition of its kind, which advocates for guideline changes in the treatment of hypothyroidism. ThyroidChange points out that current treatment guidelines do not reflect current research and, contrary to their function, keep too many patients sick. The National Academy ...

iGrad has received the prestigious Excellence In Financial Literacy (EIFLE) Award from the Institute for Financial Literacy. Presented to the organization at the 2013 EIFLE Awards in Orlando, FL., the award distinguishes iGrad as the Education Program of the Year in Debt Management for its innovative Financial Literacy Program. "With the escalating student loan debt problems, financial literacy education has become more important than ever before," said iGrad CEO Rob LaBreche. "We take pride in knowing that our Financial Literacy Platform is helping college ...

Ford and Doonan's head office is based in Kardinya, Perth, as is their Commercial Division and Service Department but thanks to the rapidly expanding nature of their business, they now have further showrooms in West Perth, Canning Vale, Joondalup, Mandurah, Osborne Park, Bunbury - plus the latest addition to the chain - a new shop in Midland. Whilst specializing in ducted air conditioning, which incorporates both ducted refrigerated (reverse cycle) systems and split system air conditioners, Ford and Doonan are also partners with Evaporative World with whom they work ...

For generations, kids have looked forward to summer camps to experience things they might not find easily accessible in everyday life - sports, academics, leadership, or maybe just a chance to get to know a new group of friends. Colorado Academy Summer Camps takes this concept to a new level this summer with a diverse array of camps that might surprise you. Sure, Colorado Academy still offers the classic camps many remember fondly from their childhoods - archery, baseball, cooking; academic camps to keep a sharp mind over the long summer months - but there are many that ...

Many Miss USA 2013 contestants and former beauty pageants will walk the ramp in Indian fashion by Parna Ghose of Pure Elegance. The event will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Friday April 26, 2013 in the Grand Ballroom of the famous Ritz Carlton hotel in Washington DC. The event is organized by Exclusiva Eventi in support of Operation Smile, one of the most prominent charities for children in the world with a presence in over 60 countries. Amongst the models that will walk in Indian fashion from Pure Elegance will include Shannon McAnally - Miss VA USA, Kasey Staniszewski - ...