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Use of Informatics, EMRs Enable Genetic Study of Vascular Disease Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:27AMScientific research published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA) reports on a study of genetic variants that influence human susceptibility to peripheral arterial disease (PAD), made possible by leveraging electronic medical records (EMRs
Use of informatics, EMRs enable genetic study of vascular disease Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:17AMScientific research published in the current issue of JAMIA reports on a study of genetic variants that influence PAD, made possible by leveraging electronic medical records.
Protea Biosciences Concludes New Technology License Agreement Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:00AMMORGANTOWN, W. Va. -- Protea Biosciences, a leading developer of new bioanalytical technology, announced today that the company has concluded an exclusive, worldwide license agreement with George Washington University for commercial rights to a new technology that provides rapid identification of a broad range of chemicals and biomolecules.
Questions over ghostwriting in drug industry Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:33AMBy Ewen Callaway Journal articles on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) ghostwritten by medical writers employed by the pharmaceutical industry serially understated the treatment's risks and promoted unapproved uses, according to an analysis of industry documents. The analysis, published September 7 in the journal PLoS Medicine , is based on some 1,500 e-mails, contracts and other documents made ...
Wyeth 'played up hormone therapy' Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 7:24PMCHICAGO - DRUGMAKER Wyeth used ghostwriters to play up the benefits and downplay the harm of hormone replacement therapy in articles published in medical journals, US researchers said on Tuesday. Dr. Adriane Fugh-Berman of Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington and colleagues analysed dozens of ghostwritten reviews and commentaries published in medical journals and journal ...
Wyeth paid writers to promote hormone therapy: study Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:37PMCHICAGO (Reuters) - Drugmaker Wyeth used ghostwriters to play up the benefits and downplay the harm of hormone replacement therapy in articles published in medical journals, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
Rosetta Genomics Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:13PM"We are encouraged by the commercial progress we made in the second quarter, with the number of tests performed up more than 170% compared with the immediately preceding quarter.
Rosetta Genomics Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:10PMPHILADELPHIA & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: ROSG), a leading developer of microRNA-based molecular diagnostics, today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010. Highlights of activities since the announcement of the Company’s first quarter financial results on May 27, 2010 include: Establishment of Rosetta Green as a majority ...
Rosetta Genomics Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:57PMPHILADELPHIA & REHOVOT, Israel----Rosetta Genomics, Ltd. , a leading developer of microRNA-based molecular diagnostics, today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010.
NMSU library plan to cut journals sparks concern Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:05AMLAS CRUCES - New Mexico State University plans to curtail its periodical and academic journal subscriptions, which worries researchers.
Conclusions Flawed in Comparison of Animal-and Plant-Based 'Low-Carbohydrate' Diets Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:13PMDENVER, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Headlines make news, but don't read too much into current headlines about a recent study titled "Low-Carbohydrate Diets and All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality," published in the September 7, 2010, issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. Although the headlines may say the study suggests that long-term adherence to a low-carb diet based heavily on animal protein ...
Conclusions Flawed in Comparison of Animal-and Plant-Based 'Low-Carbohydrate' Diets Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:45PMHeadlines make news, but don't read too much into current headlines about a recent study titled "Low-Carbohydrate Diets and All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality," published in the September 7, 2010, issue of Annals of Internal Medicine.
NMSU Library Plan To Cut Journals Sparks Concern Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:05PMLAS CRUCES, N.M. -- New Mexico State University plans to curtail its periodical and academic journal subscriptions, which worries researchers. Assistant sociology professor Alison Newby said journals offer the most up-to-date, peer-reviewed research.
NMSU library plan to cut journals sparks concern Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:37AMAssociated Press - September 6, 2010 12:25 PM ET LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico State University plans to curtail its periodical and academic journal subscriptions, which worries...
Pediatric Weight Expert Provides Obesity Trinity Answers Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:13AMIn a first person paper published in the August 27, 2010 issue of Childhood Obesity, Dr. Melinda Sothern, Director of Health Promotion and Professor of Public Health at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, provides three ways to de-program the 1950s obesity trinity underlying the current obesity epidemic in the United States and protect future generations from its health consequences. "The ...
City taps contingency fund for models Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:46PMCORINTH - The City Council agreed Thursday to spend $4,000 of a $15,000 contingency fund on several natural gas emissions models, to be completed by Sage Environmental. Council members Bruce Hanson and Randy Gibbons, who serve on the committee, said the work should help the group as it rewrites the city's drilling and production ordinances to protect the health, safety and welfare of residents.
RIFM Human Health Group Summary on Non-Cyclic Alcohols with Unsaturated Branched Chain is Available on the RIFM Web Site Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:43PMWOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fragrance ingredient group reviewed by Expert Panel is safe as supported by RIFM scientific research.
RIFM Human Health Group Summary on Non-Cyclic Alcohols with Unsaturated Branched Chain is Available on the RIFM Web Site Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:41PMWOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.----The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, Inc. has now published on the RIFM web site, www.rifm.org, in the Publications section, a special issue of Food and Chemical Toxicology, Volume 48, Supplement 3, on the RIFM Human Health Group Summary, A Safety Assessment of Non-cyclic Alcohols with Unsaturated Branched Chain when used as Fragrance ...
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Dennis Whittle: Why Peer Review Works in Science, and Why We Need It for Aid Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:47AMGuest post by Marc Maxson. "Calls for aid reform assert that better evidence will lead to better policy." What if this isn't true? What...
ASA refuses to turn blind eye to ads Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:04AM"Misleading and unsubstantiated" advertising by anti-ageing specialists Solal Technologies of Gauteng must be withdrawn immediately, says the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
ASA refuses to turn blind eye to ads Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:43AM"Misleading and unsubstantiated" advertising by an anti-ageing specialists based in Gauteng must be withdrawn immediately, says the Advertising Standards Authority.
Study Finds Commercial Organic Farms Have Better Fruit And Soil, Lower Environmental Impact Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:23PMResearch team compared fields and fruits in heart of nation's strawberry patchSide-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found the organic farms produced more flavorful and nutritious berries while leaving the soil healthier and more genetically diverse."Our findings have global implications and advance what we know about the sustainability ...
Study finds commercial organic farms have better fruit and soil, lower environmental impact Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:46PMSide-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found the organic farms produced more flavorful and nutritious berries while leaving the soil healthier and more genetically diverse.
Metformin May Protect Against Lung Cancer Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:35AMMetformin, a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, shows potential in the prevention of tobacco-induced lung tumors, according to early research conducted at the National Cancer Institute (NCI).Results of this study will be published in the September issue of Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Scott Lippman, M.D., editor-in-chief of ...
Announcement of Planned Title Change for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British Volume) Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:34AMThe Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British Volume), published by The British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery, will be undergoing a title change within the next 5 years.
Diverse Diet of Veggies May Decrease Lung Cancer Risk Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:40PM1) Variety of vegetables and fruits may decrease risk of squamous cell lung cancers; 2) Eating a variety appears to produce the benefit regardless of quantity; 3) Reduction in cancer risk was only seen among current smokers.
Increasing Selenium Intake May Decrease Bladder Cancer Risk Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:40PMAccording to results of a study published in the September issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, selenium intake is associated with decreased risk of bladder cancer.
Off-the-shelf dyes improve solar cells Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:46PM( American Institute of Physics ) In the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, scientists in India report success in boosting the ability of zinc oxide solar cells to absorb visible light simply by applying a blended mixture of various off-the-shelf dyes commonly used in food and medical industries -- in a soak-then-dry procedure not unlike that used to color a tee-shirt in a home washing ...
Off-the-Shelf Dyes Improve Solar Cells Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:27PMIn the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, scientists in India report success in boosting the ability of zinc oxide solar cells to absorb visible light simply by applying a blended mixture of various off-the-shelf dyes commonly used in food and medical industries -- in a soak-then-dry procedure not unlike that used to color a tee-shirt in a home washing machine.
Mail Online UK UN climate experts 'overstated dangers': Keep your noses out of politics, scientists told 4 hrs ago Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:54PMThe UN's climate science body needs stricter checks to prevent damage to the organisation's credibility, an independent review has concluded. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has faced mounting pressure over errors in its last major assessment of climate science in 2007.
Quick Study: Short interval between miscarriage and new pregnancy may have merit Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:00PMComments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed.
New study shows that oilsands mining and processing are polluting the Athabasca River Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:38PMInorganic elements known to be toxic at low concentrations are being discharged to air and water by oilsands mining and processing according to University of Alberta research findings being published this month in one of the world's top scientific journals.
Stricter checks for climate body Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:00AMThe UN's climate science body needs stricter checks to prevent damage to its credibility, an independent review concludes.
Elsevier And KIT Sign MoU To Provide ScienceDirect And Scopus To 150 Developing Country Researchers Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:19AMElsevier and the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) in Amsterdam announced on 26th of August the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) providing 150 researchers working in least-developed and low-income countries (for example Benin, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Togo etc.) with access to ScienceDirect and Scopus, Elsevier's online scientific research platform and flagship abstract and citation ...
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Opening Up the Peer Review Process Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:47PMReaders respond to a recent article.
Elsevier, Royal Tropical Institute sign 5-year MoU to provide ScienceDirect & Scopus to 150 developing country ... Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:42PMElsevier and the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) in Amsterdam announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) providing 150 researchers working in least-developed and low-income countries (for example Benin, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Togo etc.) with access to ScienceDirect and Scopus, Elsevier’s online scientific research platform and flagship abstract and citation database.
Perseverance pays off for scientist Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:38AMPETALING JAYA (Aug 29, 2010): Indran Mathavan, 34, is a model of perseverance. The Klang-born scientist’s dogged pursuit of a scholarship in order to achieve his PhD took him three years and 100 applications.
Elsevier and Royal Tropical Institute Sign 5 Year Memorandum of Understanding to Provide ScienceDirect and Scopus to ... Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:14AMAMSTERDAM, August 27, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - MoU Drives Research Usage and Access with Virtual Knowledge Community Elsevier and the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) in Amsterdam announced on 26th of August the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) providing 150 researchers working in least-developed and low-income countries (for example Benin, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Togo etc ...
Elsevier and KIT sign MoU to provide ScienceDirect and Scopus to 150 developing country researchers Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:35AM( Elsevier ) Elsevier and the Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam announced on Aug. 26 the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding providing 150 researchers working in least-developed and low-income countries with access to ScienceDirect and Scopus, Elsevier's online scientific research platform and flagship abstract and citation database.
Elsevier and Royal Tropical Institute Sign 5 Year Memorandum of Understanding to Provide ScienceDirect and Scopus to ... Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:29AM-
Electricity Collected From The Air Could Become The Newest Alternative Energy Source Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:22AMImagine devices that capture electricity from the air? much like solar cells capture sunlight? and using them to light a house or recharge an electric car.
Sunscreen For Fungus Could Protect Food Crops From Insects Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:12AMScientists recently described development and successful initial tests on a substance that acts as a sunscreen for the microscopic spores of a fungus, brightening prospects for wider use of the fungus as a means of wiping out insect pests that attack food crops.
"Dry Water" Could Make A Big Splash Commercially Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:00AMAn unusual substance known as "dry water," which resembles powdered sugar, could provide a new way to absorb and store carbon dioxide, the major greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming, scientists reported here recently at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society.
Kissing A Frog Could Mean Death For Antibiotic-resistant Germs Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:08AMKissing a frog won't turn it into a prince — except in fairy tales — but frogs may be hopping toward a real-world transformation into princely allies in humanity's battle with antibiotic-resistant infections that threaten millions of people worldwide. Scientists today reported that frog skin contains natural substances that could be the basis for a powerful new genre of antibiotics.In a report ...
How Well Do You Know Charcoal? Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:08AMHere's a "Did You Know?" challenge for hungry family and friends lurking while you tend hot dogs, burgers, ribs, veggies, and other fare on that charcoal grill. They are fresh from a presentation here today at the American Chemical Society (ACS) 240th National Meeting & Exposition. The presenter was Michael J. Antal, Jr., Ph. D., one of the world's foremost authorities on charcoal ...
Juice Up Your Laptop With Soda Pop Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:09PMScientists today reported development of a new battery-like device that opens the possibility that people one day could "recharge" cell phones, laptops, and other portable electronics in an unlikely way ― with a sugar fix from a shared sip of soda pop or even a dose of vegetable oil. They described the device, the first fuel cell that produces electricity with technology borrowed from ...
New Test To Benefit People Quitting Smoking Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:09PMA test for one of the thousands of chemicals in cigarette smoke has the potential for more accurately estimating smokers' mouth level exposure and may have applications for developing custom-tailored quitting approaches for the more than 43 million people in the United States who still smoke, and hundreds of millions elsewhere, scientists said here today.In a report at the 240th National Meeting ...
Boosting Healthful Antioxidants In Potatoes Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:08PMHere's a scientific discovery fit to give Mr. Potato Head static cling and flyaway hair (if that vintage plastic toy had hair). Scientists today reported discovery of two simple, inexpensive ways of boosting the amounts of healthful antioxidant substances in potatoes. One involves giving spuds an electric shock. The other involves zapping them with ultrasound, high frequency sound waves.Those ...