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Learning from nature: Scientists break down carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide using visible light

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0000

A recent discovery in understanding how to chemically break down the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into a useful form opens the doors for scientists to wonder what organism is out there—or could be created—to accomplish the task. Scientists have figured out a way to efficiently turn carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide using visible light, like sunlight.

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Surprising findings about Hepatitis C and insulin resistance

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0000

Scientists have known for several years that Hepatitis C, a common cause of liver cirrhosis and cancer, also makes people three to four times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes. In studying the insulin resistance of 29 people with Hepatitis C, Australian researchers have confirmed that they have high insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes. However, almost all insulin resistance was in muscle, with little or none in the liver, a very surprising finding given that Hepatitis C is a liver disease.

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Loss of enzyme reduces neural activity in Angelman syndrome

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0000

Angelman syndrome (AS) is a debilitating neurological disorder characterized by mental retardation and a high frequency of autism. Researchers have now found that the gene mutation underlying AS appears to affect the ability of neurons to communicate and to properly develop during the first few years of life, a time when brain activity is “rewired” by external stimuli.

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'Mean' girls and boys: The downside of adolescent relationships

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0000

Psychology researchers exploring relational aggression and victimization in 11- to 13-year-olds have found adolescent boys have a similar understanding and experience of “mean” behaviors and “bitchiness” as girls.

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Skin transplant offers new hope to vitiligo patients

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0000

A new study finds that skin transplant surgery is safe and effective for treating vitiligo. Researchers followed 23 patients for up to six months after surgery and found that the treated area regained on average 52 percent of its natural skin color. In eight patients with a specific type of vitiligo, the treated area regained on average 74 percent of its natural skin color.

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HaptiMap project aims to make maps accessible through touch, hearing and vision

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0000

If you are walking or cycling, and do not want to (or are unable to) spend most of your time focusing on a screen, the use of mobile devices tends to be a frustrating experience. The same is true in bright sunlight or if your eyesight is not good enough to see every detail on the mobile screen.

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Medicare False Claims Act allegations: Rush University Medical Center to pay over $1.5M

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:58:46 -0000

Rush University Medical Center has agreed to pay $1,547,200 plus interest to resolve allegations that the facility violated the False Claims Act, the Justice Department announced today. Rush is alleged to have submitted false claims to Medicare during the period 2000 through 2007 by entering into certain leasing arrangements for office space with two individual physicians and three physician practice groups that violated the Stark Law.

HCA eNews

Learning from nature: Scientists break down carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide using visible light

Surprising findings about Hepatitis C and insulin resistance

Loss of enzyme reduces neural activity in Angelman syndrome

'Mean' girls and boys: The downside of adolescent relationships

Skin transplant offers new hope to vitiligo patients

HaptiMap project aims to make maps accessible through touch, hearing and vision

Medicare False Claims Act allegations: Rush University Medical Center to pay over $1.5M

Skin transplant surgery safe and effective for treating vitiligo

Current economic crisis may affect Indian market for diagnostic imaging systems through 2013

Winners of NMSIS scholarship award

Selective immunization of children may help reduce community transmission of influenza

OVA1 blood test aids in pre-surgical evaluation of women for ovarian cancer now available through Quest Diagnostics

Artificial periosteum heals serious bone injuries

Opinions: Don't slow fight against HIV, TB, malaria; U.S. focus on women, girls

Progressive activists picket health industry conference

Cellectar completes enrollment in (131)I-CLR1404 Phase I dosimetry trial for advanced solid malignancies

GenY workers want their cake and to eat it too

Long term care facilities receive increased scrutiny

Researchers identify a new mechanism for tumor control

Bruker to acquire certain product lines of Varian

Dems discuss plans to advance health reform; Opposition steps up its game

A contemplative approach to understand the secrets of lasting happiness

FDA's Advisory Committee votes 9-3 to recommend approval of Esbriet for treatment of patients with IPF

Cornyn and Boehner sharpen criticism of Obama health proposal

NIH awards Phase I SBIR grant to DNA Medicine Institute for emergency blood sensor

Aton Pharma introduces authorized generic version of Timoptic-XE

Abbott announces definitive agreement to acquire Facet Biotech

Cancer mortality has declined since initiation of 'war on cancer'

Researcher presents risk-free treatment for low female sexual desire

Infectious virus hidden in chromosomes can be passed from parents to children

Earthquake in Chile: A complicated fracture

Lacosamide validated as promising therapy for uncontrolled partial-onset seizures

Mathematical model may offer better understanding of embryonic development

Friction: All may look smooth, but there are 'bumps' along the way

Repeated anesthesia can affect children's ability to learn

Mathematical approach to immune cell analysis seen as first step to better distinguish health and disease

Preventing or reversing inflammation after heart attack, stroke may require two-pronged approach

Snake venom charms science world: Novel protein from king cobra as drug discovery

How ATP, molecule bearing 'the fuel of life,' is broken down in cells

FDA approves Botox to treat wrist, finger spasms

Live kidney donors do not die sooner: study

U.S. says "drugged driving" growing threat

Medication fears lead to worse side effects

How to fortify the immunity of HIV patients

Divine intervention? New research looks at beliefs about God's influence in everyday life

Natural antioxidants give top barn swallows a leg on competitors

Natural and artificial sheaths used to mend traumatic bone loss

Insulators made into conductors: Polymers coaxed to line up, transformed into materials that could dissipate heat

Genetic variant greatly increases lung cancer risk for light smokers

Senators probe Select Medical after report

Few U.S. studies compare one drug to another: report

Canadian vaccination study proves 'herd immunity'

U.S. herpes rates remain high: CDC

Circumcision may not cut HIV spread among gay men

Experiment seeks blood test for breast cancer

Deceptive model: Stem cells of humans and mice differ more strongly than suspected

Increased solar radiation requires additional CO2 reduction of 50 million tonnes, analysis finds

Most extreme white dwarf binary system found with orbit of just five minutes

New syndrome affecting potentially thousands of hospital inpatients identified

Heat therapy shown effective in treating cutaneous leishmaniasis among US soldiers in Iraq

Full house raises risk of hospital deaths, study finds

Wine may help women keep weight in check

High-fiber diet linked to lower lung disease risk

Home abortion drug use effective, safe for most

Tax soda, pizza to cut obesity, researchers say

Bone marrow can harbor HIV-infected cells

Physicists find way to see through paint, paper, and other opaque materials

Biggest, deepest crater exposes hidden, ancient moon

New light shed on how retina's hardware is used in color vision

Synthetic 'sea shells' made from chalk and materials used in disposable coffee cups

Exposure to letters A or F can affect test performance

Cantel Medical's fiscal 2010 second-quarter net income up 29%

Ischemix commences CMX-2043 Phase 2a trial for prevention of peri-operative ischemia-reperfusion injury

Domiciliary parenteral nutrition helps children with serious intestinal problems live more normally

TechniScan commences study with WBU system for automated breast ultrasound imaging

Collagenna Skin care Products enters into exclusive distribution agreement with Alphaderm Body and Wellness

Avizent expands in-house Loss Control program to help employers meet stricter OSHA guidelines

Envy Medical launches new Lumixyl Brightening System for treating hyperpigmentation

Self-rated quality of life predicts long-term survival for esophago-gastric cancer

Increased solar radiation requires additional CO₂ reduction of 50 million tonnes, analysis finds