Archive: 12/13/2006
Older men treated for early prostate cancer live longer than those who are not
Recent findings from an observational study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine suggest that men between 65 and 80 years of age who received treatment for early stage, localized prostate cancer ...
Dec 13, 2006 |
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Robotics, laser and wireless technologies make driving safer for wheelchair users
Engineers at Lehigh and Carnegie Mellon universities, working with a Philadelphia-based start-up, have integrated robotics, laser and wireless technologies into a new system that promises to make it safer and cheaper for ...
Dec 13, 2006 |
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HIV burden in India may be much lower than official estimates
Official figures might over-estimate the number of HIV-positive individuals in India. A new study published today in the open access journal BMC Medicine finds that the HIV burden is 2.5 times lower than official figures predic ...
Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS
Dec 13, 2006 |
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Leicester breakthrough in eye disease
Researchers at the University of Leicester have identified for the first time a gene which causes a distressing eye condition. Their discovery, as reported in the journal Nature Genetics, is expected to lead to better treatm ...
Dec 13, 2006 |
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Forsyth scientists discover early key to regeneration
Science may be one step closer to understanding how a limb can be grown or a spinal cord can be repaired. Scientists at The Forsyth Institute have discovered that some cells have to die for regeneration to occur. This research ...
Biology /
Dec 13, 2006 |
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NASA ice images aid study of Pacific walrus arctic habitats
The Arctic ice pack is home to thousands of Pacific walrus. Their preferred habitat is an ice floe that has enough density and surface area to support a herd of 12-foot-long, 3,000 pound mammals. In the spring, walrus ‘haul ...
Dec 13, 2006 |
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Yes, Virginia, some snowflakes can look the same!
Snowflakes are one of the most recognizable and endearing symbols of winter. Their intricate shapes have been the inspiration for Christmas ornaments, jewelry and U.S. postage stamps. They are the subject of song, scho ...
Dec 13, 2006 |
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