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ResearchGate: a Facebook for scientists Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:31PMLong before it became a medium for the masses, the Internet was a rarefied means for scientists to communicate with one another -- especially computer scientists, since they were busy inventing the thing.
Community gardens offer education Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:53PMAs the days grow shorter and growers reap the harvest of a bountiful summer, it is the perfect time to celebrate with food and friends and learn about how to make next years gardening even more successful.
By Chris Jaster Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:15PMBrad Wall and his ministers met in Swift Current last Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for the upcoming fall session of the legislature.
These Dendritic Cells Are Fishy, But That's A Good Thing Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:08PMScientists from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified dendritic antigen-presenting cells in zebrafish, opening the possibility that the tiny fish could become a new model for studying the complexities of the human immune system.The study, reported in the online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, was headed by David Traver, an ...
Local masseuse puts training in Chinese techniques to work Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:44PMCOSHOCTON -- Ancient Chinese techniques are now being practiced at a Main Street business.
Press Release Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:04AMThe C.A.R.E.S. Alliance, a new patient safety organization, today launched a range of online tools designed to help solve the growing problem of misuse and abuse of opioids by identifying the risks associated with these powerful pain medications.
Losing weight not always a positive Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:54AMEncouraging the obese to lose weight may not always be beneficial for their wellbeing reports a paper published online in the International Journal of Obesity.
Indiana County among 17 on medical watch list Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:35AMIndiana County is among 17 Pennsylvania counties where concerns remain about the supply of physicians and patient access to medical care, according to the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
Hospitals embrace program to end infections related to central lines Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:16PMKentucky hospitals are taking new steps to fight potentially deadly "central line" bloodstream infections, which often prey on the sickest patients and kill more than 30,000 Americans each year.
A kid’s-eye view of the walk to school Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:34PMOnly 40 per cent of kids walk or bike to school. Researchers who say it's a missed opportunity for badly needed exercise try to find out why
News in brief Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:40PMHere are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.
High school life: To whom it may concern Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:30AMby an anonymous teacher A veteran Palo Alto educator reflects on the challenges of high school -- and how teachers, students and parents can help. Photos by Veronica Weber/Palo Alto Online. Related material: ■ Editor's note
Indian River Community Calendar, updated Sept. 3 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:42AMFind the latest in arts and crafts events, fundraisers, children and families events, dancing, exercise, music and more.
Think Like A Generalist So You Can Act Like A Specialist Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:07AMAs I keep working on the message of “ how ” we get things done online, I’m getting clearer about this concept of generalized vs. specialized thinking and action.
New at www.TheChiropracticImpactReport.com: How Car Accidents Can Cause Cervical Spine ... Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:00AMWhiplash Injuries from car accidents can cause the bones in the neck to become unstable; increasing potential for future pain and dysfunction.
Starvation keeps sleep-deprived fly brain sharp Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:13PMAs anyone who has ever struggled to keep his or her eyes open after a big meal knows, eating can induce sleepiness. New research in fruit flies suggests that, conversely, being hungry may provide a way to stay awake without feeling groggy or mentally challenged.
To Speak, Perchance To 'Dream In Chinese' Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:18PMFrom when not to say thank you, to an embarrassing run-in at a Shanghai Taco Bell, Deborah Fallows recounts her tumultuous journey through the Chinese language in her new book, Dreaming in Chinese: Mandarin Lessons in Life, Love, and Language.
Starvation keeps sleep-deprived fly brain sharp Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:16PM( Washington University School of Medicine ) As anyone who has ever struggled to keep his or her eyes open after a big meal knows, eating can induce sleepiness. New research in fruit flies suggests that, conversely, being hungry may provide a way to stay awake without feeling groggy or mentally challenged.
Resident's first book is well received Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:41PMCHICOPEE -- One man's discovery of a Buddhist meditation technique not only changed his life, but also inspired him to write a book that explains the concepts to young children.
Court of Appeals' Decision Will Help Avoid Jury Confusion in Medical Malpractice Cases, Michigan Attorney Says Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:00AMBy throwing out a trial court's 'hybrid standard of care' instruction, the Michigan Court of Appeals has recognized the need to give clear and concise directions to juries hearing complex medical malpractice cases, Bloomfield Hills personal injury lawyer Thomas L. Stroble says.
U.S. Pediatricians Decry Media's Portrayal of Sex Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:03AMTUESDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) -- The nation's leading group of pediatricians has issued a strong policy statement directed toward pediatricians, parents and the media on the danger of messages American teens and children are getting about sex from television, the Internet and other media outlets.
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Growing opportunities: Logan man spends six days a week teaching skills to Latinos of all ages Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:47AMBy Alan Murray Hector Mendiola, right, helps student German Nava at the Multicultural and Technology Center at Logan High School. Mendiola teaches basic computer and technology skills to Latino residents of all ages.
Med students open to learning via new media Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:45PMHowever, their differing opinions about the games they would like to use and their effectiveness present obstacles.
UH Mānoa aids in National Children’s Study Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:39PMBy: UH Press Release The University of Hawai and lsquo;i at Mānoa Study Center for the National Children's Study has been ramping up operations this summer for the largest long-term study in the United States that will look at how children's health is affected by a number ...
Maine schools look online for courses Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:36PMShreyas Joshi has a passion for physics. The Falmouth High School sophomore took an AP physics B class last year, even though his schedule was full. This year he's taking AP physics C, which isn't even offered at the school.
'Virtual High School' filling real gaps for schools Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:12PMAs schools face increasing economic pressures, online courses are getting more popular.
Discovery channelled: Big ideas under threat Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:20PMCloaking devices helped Doctor Who's Tardis blend in, allowed the toothy on-screen Predator to elude Arnold Schwarze-negger, and let Klingon Birds of Prey slalom around Captain Kirk's photon torpedoes.
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Patients, docs try OpenNotes Pilot project at Geisinger allows online access to records Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:12PMDANVILLE - Both patients and doctors at Geisinger Medical Center are reporting early success in the OpenNotes Project, a 12-month study that could establish guidelines for improved health care communication in the future.Although patients have the legal
4th annual Berkeley Heights 5K Charity Road Race & Fitness Walk is Sept. 19 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:06PMBERKELEY HEIGHTS — The 14th Annual Berkeley Heights 5K Charity Road Race and Fitness Walk will draw runners, walkers, children, and spectators to Memorial Field on Sunday morning, Sept. 19. Race Director Patrick R Smith of Smith Chiropractic commented:...
Memorial Blood Centers Launches New Online Resource Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:33AMST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With exciting new educational resources, facts and figures, and fresh tools to engage the public in the blood donation process, Memorial Blood Centers today announced the official launch of its fully redesigned website at www.MBC.org.
Keep your own records of your medical history Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:16AMCommunication could be the riskiest procedure in medicine. Researchers estimate that nearly 8 million drug side effects could be prevented or resolved each year if doctors and patients communicated better (Archives of Internal Medicine, Jan. 24, 2005). They encourage doctors to let patients know what side effects to watch out for and patients to tell their doctors what symptoms they experience.
Health briefs for Aug. 25 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:37AMMEADOWLANDS TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY Assisted Living at the Meadowlands, 135 Meadowlands Estates Lane in O'Fallon, will mark its first year of providing care to seniors with a Resident Appreciation Celebration on Aug. 29.
Business Briefs Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:10AMLadies Night Out: The Montgomery County Association of Business Women will host the fourth annual Ladies Night Out from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 30 at April Sound Country Club.
He sounds like summer Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:04PMOk, so the "guitar" isn't actually made out of gold, but for Zaac Pick, it might as well be. On July 31 the Cloverdale-area tunesmith was awarded a Golden Guitar – top prize in the Shore 104 FM's Sounds of Summer song search contest.
VetPAC to help those interested in veterinary school Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:07AMCALS and the veterinary school team up to create VetPAC for interested students and alumni.
Anxiety still rampant in Katrina kids, study says Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:57PMNEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A startling number of Gulf coast area children displaced by Hurricane Katrina still have serious emotional or behavioral problems five years later, a new study found.
Use your brain to write, Velcro parents, beware celebrities Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:56PMA daily miscellany of information by Michael Kesterton
NIH Finds Stress May Delay Women Getting Pregnant Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:09PMA study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and the University of Oxford supports the widespread belief that stress may reduce a woman's chance of becoming pregnant. The study is the first of its kind to document, among women without a history of fertility problems, an association between high levels of a substance indicative of stress and a reduced chance of becoming pregnant.
Mt. Sinai Researcher On Why Alzheimer?s Theory Critics Are Wrong Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:42AMMt. Sinai Researcher On Why Amyloid Theory Critics Are Wrong
FOCUS workshop to discuss grassroots health care Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:11AMDavid Crow, founder of Floracopeia, will speak in Murphys. Courtesy photo Herbalist David Crow will be featured speaker The Foothill Collaborative for Sustainability will host a “Grassroots Health Care Revolution” Aug. 27 and 28 at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys.
Alzheimer's - Arthritis Link Verified Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:34AM(The New York Times News Service) -- It has been known for some years that people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.
Parents Who Clash More Likely to Spank Kids Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:03AMMONDAY, Aug. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Young children raised in a household where one or both parents are aggressive or violent toward each other are more likely to be spanked, new research shows.
USF researchers get closer to a cure while studying why arthritis prevents Alzheimer's Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:35AMThe researchers found that a protein released into the bloodstream of people with rheumatoid arthritis provided protection against Alzheimer's in mice.
Do your homework for better doctor's visits Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:35AMWhether buying a toothbrush or a new car, it's become routine for shoppers to research before buying so they know all the options and can strike the best possible bargain.
Portsmouth area community calendar Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:04AMDurham
New Study Finds More Than 20,000 Sledding-Related Injuries Treated In U.S. Emergency Departments Each Year Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:26AMAlthough sledding is a popular winter pastime, it can unfortunately lead to serious injury. A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital found that from 1997-2007, an estimated 229,023 children and adolescents younger than 19 years were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments for sledding-related injuries ...
New study: More than 20,000 sledding injuries each year Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:31PM( Nationwide Children's Hospital ) Although sledding is a popular winter pastime, it can unfortunately lead to serious injury. A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital found that from 1997-2007, an estimated 229,023 children and adolescents younger than 19 years were treated in US hospital emergency departments ...
Laughter Spreads Feverously Throughout the UK Thanks to Comedy Clubs Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 9:17PMDo you find that each weekend seems to be the same as the last? Going to the pub first and then heading over to a club to continue the party later on? Paying copious amounts of money on everything from entry fees to overpriced drinks?