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France's national program to reduce HAIs reports important successes; uses mandatory reporting
Researchers evaluating France's national infection control program for healthcare facilities found significant decreases in the rates of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) since 2004. The drop in HAIs, including MRSA ...
Mar 18, 2010 |
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Web-based nutrition program reduces health care costs for employees with cardiac risk factors
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) have shown that an employer-sponsored, internet-based diet and exercise program shows promise as a low-cost ...
Oct 27, 2009 |
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Facebook windfall to help California fill budget hole
Facebook's initial public offering will make lots of its staff in California rich -- and should therefore help the perennially cash-strapped state fill a whopping $16 billion budget hole.
May 18, 2012 |
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Healthcare for the US Navy's animal warriors could help people stay healthier
Military patrol dogs with your keen sense of smell, step aside. The U.S. Navy has enlisted the biological sonar and other abilities of bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions to protect harbors from enemy swimmers, detect ...
May 09, 2012 |
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Researchers have a natural sidekick that may resolve the antibiotic-resistant bacteria dilemma
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to be a global concern with devastating repercussions, such as increased healthcare costs, potential spread of infections across continents, and prolonged illness.
Apr 25, 2012 |
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Darpa seeks robot enthusiasts to face off for $2m prize
Hardware, software, modeling and gaming developers sought to link with emergency response and science communities to design robots capable of supervised autonomous response to simulated disaster.
Apr 11, 2012 |
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MIT scientists launch personalized robot project
Imagine going to a local store, picking out a design for a robot to help with some household chores, and having the device built within a matter of hours.
Apr 03, 2012 |
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Fighting cancer with nanotechnology
Imagine a test that sifts through millions of molecules in a drop of a patient's blood to detect a telltale protein signature of a cancer subtype, or a drug ferry that doesn't release its toxic contents until it slips inside ...
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Mar 14, 2012 |
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Pseudosciences are destroying the reputation of Australia's universities
The international credibility of Australia’s universities is being undermined by the increase in the “pseudoscientific” health courses they offer, two academics have written in today’s ...
Mar 05, 2012 |
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New record low-power multi-standard transceiver for sensor networks
Imec and Holst Centre announce a 2.3/2.4GHz transmitter for wireless sensor applications compliant with 4 wireless standards (IEEE802.15.6/4/4g and Bluetooth Low Energy). The transmitter has been fabricated ...
Feb 23, 2012 |
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Artificial intelligence: Getting better at the age guessing game
Scientists are developing artificial intelligence solutions for image processing, which have applications in many areas including advertising, entertainment, education and healthcare. They have, for example, ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
Feb 02, 2012 |
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Young Americans recognize the impact of innovation on US economy according to survey
The 2012 Lemelson-MIT Invention Index , announced today, indicates that young Americans are acutely aware of the importance of invention and innovation in their personal lives, and within the context of the ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jan 25, 2012 |
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