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Showing releases 26-50 out of 394 releases.
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
 Occupational MedicineBarn personnel experience higher-than-average rates of respiratory symptoms The estimated 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry may be at risk of developing respiratory symptoms due to poor air quality in horse barns, according to a questionnaire study undertaken earlier this year by investigators at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. 
National Institutes of Health
Contact: Tom Keppeler
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Circulation ResearchCarvedilol shown to have unique characteristics among beta blockers In a new study, researchers report that a class of heart medications called beta-blockers can have a helpful, or harmful, effect on the heart, depending on their molecular activity. Contact: William Gillespie
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
International Journal of Radiation, Oncology, Biology, PhysicsRare pancreatic cancer patients may live longer when treated with radiation therapy Radiation therapy is effective in achieving local control and palliation in patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, despite such tumors being commonly considered resistant to radiation therapy, according to a largest of its kind study in the Nov. 15 issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology. Contact: Beth Bukata
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Renewable and Sustainable Energy ReviewsFlax and yellow flowers can produce bioethanol Surplus biomass from the production of flax sheaves, and generated from Brassica carinata, a yellow-flowered plant related to those which engulf fields in spring, can be used to produce bioethanol. This has been suggested by two studies carried out by Spanish and Dutch researchers and published in the journal Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. Contact: SINC
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Astronomy and AstrophysicsWatching a cannibal galaxy dine A new technique using near-infrared images, obtained with ESO's 3.58-meter New Technology Telescope, allows astronomers to see through the opaque dust lanes of the giant cannibal galaxy Centaurus A, unveiling its "last meal" in unprecedented detail -- a smaller spiral galaxy, currently twisted and warped. This amazing image also shows thousands of star clusters, strewn like glittering gems, churning inside Centaurus A. Contact: Dr. Henri Boffin
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
ScienceBiologists discover bacterial defense mechanism against aggressive oxygen Bacteria possess an ingenious mechanism for preventing oxygen from harming the building blocks of the cell. This is the new finding of a team of biologists that includes Joris Messens of VIB, a life sciences research institute in Flanders, Belgium, connected to the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
Flanders Institute for Biotechnology, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, Catholic University of Leuven
Contact: Joris Gansemans
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
SC 09More than powerful! German research computer QPACE is the most energy efficient in the world At the 2009 Supercomputing Conference in Portland, Ore., the high-performance computer QPACE (QCD Parallel Computing on the Cell) was recognized today as the most energy-efficient supercomputer in the world. QPACE is at the head of the Green500 list, which provides a global ranking of energy-efficient supercomputers. Contact: Kosta Schinarakis
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Journal of Clinical InvestigationDiscovery of new type of immune cells regulating inflammation in chronic diseases Scientists of Helmholtz Zentrum Muenchen and the Center of Allergy and Environment of Technische Universitaet Muenchen have discovered a new type of immune cells -- the Th22 cells -- which can protect the body against inflammation and aid in tissue repair. Contact: Sven Winkler
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Applied and Environmental MicrobiologyDelft breakthrough in bioethanol production from agricultural waste With the introduction of a single bacterial gene into yeast, researchers from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands achieved three improvements in bioethanol production from agricultural waste material: "More ethanol, less acetate and elimination of the major by-product glycerol." This week the invention was published in the scientific journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Contact: Ineke Boneschansker
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Biological PsychiatryPossible link studied between childhood abuse and early cellular aging Researchers from Brown University and Butler Hospital have determined that children who suffer physical or emotional abuse may be faced with accelerated cellular aging as adults. The findings are published online in the journal Biological Psychiatry. A print version of the article is also expected.
NIH/National Institute of Mental Health, NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders
Contact: Mark Hollmer
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Electronic Health Information and Privacy Conference 2009 Journal of the American Medical Informatics AssociationNovel K-anonymity algorithm safeguards access to data As electronic health records become more widely deployed, increasing amounts of health information are being collected. This data has many beneficial applications, such as research, public health, and health system planning. In a recent study, Dr. Khaled El Emam, the Canada Research Chair in Electronic Health Information at the CHEO Research Institute argues that there is a need for robust de-identification of patient data to avoid the negative impact that individual consent requirements have on studies using health record data for secondary purposes.
Canadian Institutes for Health Research, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
Contact: Isabelle Mailloux
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Journal of Biological ChemistryResearchers begin to decipher metabolism of sexual assault drug It's a naturally occurring brain chemical with an unwieldy name: 4-hydroxybutyrate (4-HB). Taken by mouth, it can be abused or used as a date-rape drug. Now, a team of Ohio and Michigan scientists have determined new routes by which 4-HB is metabolized by the body. "This is new and important information," said K. Michael Gibson, professor and chair of biological sciences at Michigan Technological University and a member of the research team.
National Institutes of Health, Cleveland Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation
Contact: Jennifer Donovan
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Obstetrics and GynecologyUltrasound enhances noninvasive Down syndrome tests The addition of a "genetic sonogram" maximizes the accuracy of noninvasive testing for Down syndrome, said a Baylor College of Medicine researcher who was lead author of a landmark study in the current issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
NIH/National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Contact: Glenna Picton
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Journal of the National Cancer InstituteFuneral industry workers exposed to formaldehyde face higher risk of leukemia Long durations of exposure to formaldehyde used for embalming in the funeral industry were associated with an increased risk of death from myeloid leukemia, according to a new study published online Nov. 20 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Contact: Steve Graff
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
American Journal of RoentgenologyReasonable alternative to invasive biopsy of palpable breast lesions with benign imaging features identified Short-term follow-up is a reasonable alternative to invasive biopsy of palpable (capable of being touched or felt) breast lesions with benign imaging features, particularly in younger women with probable fibroadenoma (non-cancerous tumors that often occur in women during their reproductive years), according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Contact: Heather Curry
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
American Journal of RoentgenologyMedical imaging technique identifies very common condition in women that often goes undiagnosed In women with lower urinary tract symptoms, a medical imaging technique called dynamic MRI allows clinicians to diagnose pelvic organ prolapse -- a condition that often goes undiagnosed on static MRI and at physical examination, according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Contact: Heather Curry
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
American Journal of RoentgenologyChest ultrasound as useful as chest CT in the eval of pediatric patients with complicated pneumonia Chest ultrasound can serve as a viable alternative to chest CT in the evaluation of pediatric patients with complicated pneumonia and parapneumonic effusion (a build-up of fluid between the lung and chest wall), according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Contact: Heather Curry
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
American Journal of RoentgenologySimple blood test could reduce repeat breast MRI scans in premenopausal women with irregular periods A simple blood test corresponding to the follicular phase (days 3-14) of a normal menstrual cycle can aid in optimal scheduling of breast MRI exams in premenopausal women with irregular cycles -- possibly reducing the number of repeat scans and non-diagnostic tests patients experience and providing clearer images on which doctors make their recommendations, according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Contact: Heather Curry
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
American Journal of RoentgenologyRadiology procedure may help increase long-term survival in patients with severe liver cancer In patients with unresectable (unable to be removed by surgery) liver cancer, an interventional radiology procedure called triple-drug transcatheter arterial chemoemobolization followed by a liver transplant may significantly increase a patient's chance of long-term survival, according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. Contact: Heather Curry
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryParent training complements medication for treating behavioral problems in children with PDD Treatment that includes medication plus a structured training program for parents reduces serious behavioral problems in children with autism and related conditions, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.
NIH/National Institute of Mental Health
Contact: Colleen Labbe
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Journal of the National Cancer InstitutePromoting healthy skepticism in the news: Helping journalists get it right An editorial published online November 20 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute discusses the exaggerated fears and hopes that often appear in news coverage of cancer research. The editorial provides guidance for both the media and journals to help alleviate the problem. Contact: Steve Graff
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
American Journal of MedicineProjections of savings from health IT are baseless, Harvard researchers say The increased computerization in US hospitals hasn't made them cheaper or more efficient, Harvard researchers say, although it may have modestly improved the quality of care for heart attacks. The findings contradict claims by President Obama and many lawmakers that health information technology, including electronic medical records, will save billions and help make reform affordable. The study uses data from the most extensive survey ever undertaken of hospital computerization. Contact: Mark Almberg
Public Release: 20-Nov-2009
Applied Health Economics & Health PolicyDispensing prescription drugs in 3-month supplies reduces drug costs by a third Purchasing prescription drugs in a three-month supply rather than a one-month supply has long been regarded as a way to save money. New research from the University of Chicago quantifies the savings for the first time. Contact: Greg Borzo
Public Release: 19-Nov-2009
Health Economics, Policy and LawTherapy 32 times more cost effective at increasing happiness than money Research by the University of Warwick and the University of Manchester finds that psychological therapy could be 32 times more cost effective at making you happy than simply obtaining more money. The research has obvious implications for large compensation awards in law courts but also has wider implications for general public health. Contact: Christopher J. Boyce
Public Release: 19-Nov-2009
Journal of Experimental MedicineUAB researchers discover antibody receptor identity, propose renaming immune-system gene In what has eluded discovery for 30 years, scientists have identified a cellular receptor for the immune system's first-response antibody immunoglobulin M (IgM). The proposed name is the Fc mu receptor gene; it describes a key region of the IgM antibody that binds this receptor and fills in a crucial gap in understanding the science behind immune deficiencies and allergy diseases, says UAB researchers. Contact: Troy Goodman
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