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Employer-Based Weight Loss Programs Are Helpful
02.07.2008 05:17
medicalnewstoday.com
A new review of studies from UC shows that a little shove from the workplace may actually be the ticket to dropping weight. According to Michael Benedict, MD, and colleagues at UC, employer-based programs for weight loss are modestly effective at helping workers take off extra pounds.
World
Weight Correction
The Formula For The 21st Century Dad - More Nurture: Less Nature
02.07.2008 05:17
medicalnewstoday.com
Being the genetic father of a child should not necessarily entitle men to parenting rights according to a new study published in the journal Clinical Ethics by researchers from the University of Birmingham.
World
Genetics
USC School Of Dentistry Researchers Use A Patient's Own Bone To Accelerate Orthodontics
02.07.2008 05:16
medicalnewstoday.com
Researchers at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry say they have improved upon a surgical procedure developed by periodontist Tom Wilcko that rapidly straightens teeth, delivering a healthy bite and attractive smile in months instead of years.
World
Dentistry
Study Of The Effects Of Healing Touch Therapy
02.07.2008 05:16
medicalnewstoday.com
Often, a gentle hand on your shoulder when you're upset is all it takes to ease your mind and calm your nerves. Now, UC researchers are looking at a similar occurrence by pairing a complementary therapy known as Healing Touch with mild sedation to see if the technique truly calms patients undergoing minor procedures. Healing Touch is a series of techniques that balance energy for wholeness within a person's body, mind and soul.
World
Alternative Medicine
Johns Hopkins Experts Available To Discuss Cardiac Arrythmia
02.07.2008 05:16
medicalnewstoday.com
The state Medical Examiner's Office cited cardiac arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm, as the cause of sudden death of 19 year-old U.S. Naval Academy student Kristen Dickmann. Dickmann, a first year student and volleyball player at the academy, was studying to be a naval aviator.
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Cardiology
Pseudosarcomatous Fibromyxoid Tumor Of The Bladder
02.07.2008 05:16
medicalnewstoday.com
UroToday.com - We recently reported on the workup and treatment of a benign bladder lesion termed pseudosarcomatous ï¬bromyxoid tumor of the bladder. One of goals of the manuscript was the description of conservative surgical treatment of localized bladder lesions, which could be malignant or benign. Benign lesions include leiomyoma, pseudosarcomatous ï¬bromyxoid tumor, among others.
World
Cancer
Prognostic Impact Of Postoperative C-Reactive Protein Level In Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Undergoing Cytoreductive Nephrectomy
02.07.2008 05:16
medicalnewstoday.com
UroToday.com - The presence of a systemic inflammatory reaction, represented by C-reactive protein (CRP), has been recognized as one of the negative prognostic factors in various malignancies. In genitourinary cancers our group and others have demonstrated that an increase in pretreatment CRP is a negative prognostic factor in patients with renal cell carcinoma 1-4 as well as in those with upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma.
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Cancer
How To Move Cancer Research Forward: Public/Private Partnerships - A NCI Science Writer's Seminar
02.07.2008 05:16
medicalnewstoday.com
Whatbr> Please join us for a science writers' seminar to discuss public/private partnerships in cancer research. Among the topics discussed will be working with industry to develop new drugs; cancer vaccine development and business barriers; working with small businesses to develop new technologies to catch cancer in its earliest stages; and intellectual property rights and technology transfer issues related to new genetic tests.
World
Cancer
New High-Tech Imaging Center "TIGA" At The University Of Heidelberg / Robot "NanoZoomer" Shows High-Resolution Images Of Cells And Tissue
02.07.2008 05:16
medicalnewstoday.com
"TIGA," the new high-tech imaging center at the University of Heidelberg founded in cooperation with the Japanese company Hamamatsu, provides deep insights: a high-tech robot makes it possible for the first time to automatically reproduce and evaluate tissue slices only micromillimeters thick - an important aid for researchers in understanding cancer or in following in detail the effect of treatment on cells and tissue.
World
Cancer
Integration Of Joint Replacements Improved By Coating Titanium With Polymer
02.07.2008 05:15
medicalnewstoday.com
Research at the Georgia Institute of Technology shows that coating a titanium implant with a new biologically inspired material enhances tissue healing, improves bone growth around the implant and strengthens the attachment and integration of the implant to the bone.
World
Biology
Australian study shows rise in bird strike reports
02.07.2008 05:14
aviation-safety.net
02 JUL 2008ATSB issued a report analysing birdstrikes reported to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau between 2002 and 2006. In Australia, over the last five years, the number of birdstrike occurrences reported annually to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has risen from approximately 750 in 2002 to 1,200 in 2006. The report includes bird and bat strikes that occurred in Australian territory involving VH- and overseas registered aircraft. It excludes strikes involving non VH-registered Australian aircraft and those involving VH-registered aircraft that occurred overseas. Birdstrikes were analysed by year, month, phase of flight, type of operation, record source, effect on flight, time, aircraft damage, injuries, the nature of occurrence reports, flight disruption, aircraft movements, aircraft size, ingestion, bird size, species, and location. Location data are presented for major aerodromes, General Aviation Airport Procedures aerodromes and regional aerodromes. The report tables birdstrikes and aircraft movements, as well as species struck and species causing damage. Birdstrike reporting was found to have almost doubled over the reporting period. There have been three injuries, but no fatalities. Around seven per cent of birdstrike events resulted in damage, and double-engine ingestion was recorded for eight of 5103 birdstrike occurrences. Birdstrike events vary by location, and rates of birdstrike events at aerodromes are only indicators of the effectiveness of control measures. (ATSB)
World
Security Systems
Ronaldinho hints at Chelsea move after Luiz Felipe Scolari reveals interest
02.07.2008 05:14
telegraph.co.uk
Ronaldinho has said he would jump at the chance to work under Luiz Felipe Scolari again.
Great Britain
Football
Manchester United fight to keep Carlos Queiroz
02.07.2008 05:14
telegraph.co.uk
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson faces the possibility of losing assistant manager Carlos Queiroz after Portugal identified him as their preferred choice to succeed Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Great Britain
Football
Liverpool make 'final offer' to Aston Villa for Gareth Barry
02.07.2008 05:14
telegraph.co.uk
Liverpool made a final offer of 17 million last night to bring Gareth Barry to Anfield from Aston Villa.
Great Britain
Football
Darren Bent considering Sunderland move
02.07.2008 05:14
telegraph.co.uk
The Tottenham striker could be set for a move to the north east after the two clubs agreed a fee of 10 million for the 24-year-old England international.
Great Britain
Football
English