Day May 29, 2014

Shakespeare may have characterised Richard III as a hunchback, but now everyone can explore the true shape of one of history’s most famous spinal columns. University of Leicester scientists and multimedia experts have created a 3-D model of Richard III’s…

(HealthDay)—An implanted wireless device that measures key vital signs in people with heart failure has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The CardioMEMSHF system measures pulmonary artery pressure and heart rates and sends this information remotely to…

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he doesn’t understand why people in the developed world don’t get vaccinated. Harper, speaking alongside Melinda Gates in an exclusive TV interview with the CBC’s Hannah Thibedeau, said vaccinations have been “lifesavers” in our society and…

An “iron fish” in a cooking pot can provide 75 per cent of the recommended daily intake of iron when anemic mothers in Cambodia boil it with food, delegates were told at the maternal and child health summit in Toronto. The Lucky…

Most hematophagous insects use host odours as chemical cues. The odour components, some physiological parameters and host attractiveness are affected by several conditions, including infection by parasites, e.g ., plasmodia and, therefore, change the epidemiological scenario. This study evaluated the…

Reduction in costs of hormonal contraceptives is often proposed to reduce rates of induced abortion among young women. This study investigates the relationship between rates of induced abortion and reimbursement of dispensed hormonal contraceptives among young women in Sweden. Comparisons…

Various senses and sensory nerve architectures of animals have evolved during adaptation to exploit diverse environments. In craniates, the trunk sensory system has evolved from a simple mechanosensory neurons inside the spinal cord (intramedullary), called Rohon-Beard (RB) cells, to multimodal…

Synapse formation occurs when synaptogenic signals trigger coordinated development of pre and postsynaptic structures. One of the best-characterized synaptogenic signals is trans-synaptic adhesion. However, it remains unclear how synaptic proteins are recruited to sites of adhesion. In particular, it is…

Surgical managements are recommended for unstable distal clavicle fractures because of a high incidence of nonunion. A variety of methods have been previously reported, but there is no current consensus regarding which method is the most suitable. Methods: Between December…

Wildlife biologists have discovered the longest known terrestrial migration in Africa: some 350 miles across southern Africa by huge herds of zebras. Large mammal migration in Africa has generally been hindered by the subdivision and fencing of land. However, this…

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final order reclassifying sunlamp products and ultraviolet (UV) lamps intended for use in sunlamp products from low-risk (class I) to moderate-risk (class II) devices. The order also requires that sunlamp products…

By Lizzie Fuhr for POPSUGAR Fitness We know you’re spending plenty of time getting your body bikini ready with healthy food and fun workouts. Finding the most flattering suits for your body is a great start, but being equipped with as…

Study showed striatum was smaller the more porn someone had viewed The striatum is a brain region linked with motivation and reward response This is the first direct link between pornography and a lack of motivation Researchers said it is…

Study claims to disprove theory that bumpy tongues are hyper-sensitive Many believed this was a physical sign a person had more taste buds  US researchers found it does not make foods taste more bitter or spicy By Fiona Macrae Published:…

We throw out seven million tonnes of food and drink a year If average family thought before they threw, they could save £60 a month Food is often edible past its best-before date Here’s how to tell… By Rose Prince…

Harry Phipps was born with a rare skull defect saggital craniosynostosis It causes a child’s skull plates to fuse together and causes intracranial pressure prompting headaches, blurred vision and breathing problems A nurse picked up the condition, noticing his large…

The official allergy count for the Midwest today recorded the highest count for mold in the 2014 allergy recording season. “The mold count is around 30,000 which is high but not at air quality alert status, which is 50,000,” says…

One-year follow-up data from 907 Japanese patients who received the Zilver® PTX® drug-eluting stent showed positive results in keeping open the superficial femoral artery (SFA). The postmarket surveillance (PMS) study, designed to evaluate the stent’s performance in real-world patient use,…

As new treatments for hepatitis C virus (HCV) are approved, biomedical scientists are exploring their mechanisms and what they reveal about the virus. An online publication this month in Hepatology is the first to report real-time tracking of viral decay…

A cost-analysis of post-traumatic stress disorder treatments shows that letting patients choose their course of treatment – either psychotherapy or medication – is less expensive than assigning a treatment and provides a higher quality of life for patients. In a…

AMSURG Corp. (NASDAQ:AMSG) and Sheridan Healthcare, a portfolio company of Hellman Friedman, LLC, today announced that their respective Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement under which AMSURG will acquire Sheridan Healthcare in a cash and stock transaction…

According to the NHS the average woman gains 22-26lb while pregnant The body lays down 8lb of fat close in preparation for breastfeeding Breastfeeding propganda promises it will burn up to 750 calories a day Heidi Klum credited breastfeeding to…

News outlets cover how companies are puzzling through the increasing costs of health care. The Wall Street Journal: Insurers Push To Rein In Spending On Cancer Care Insurers are changing how they pay for cancer care, aiming to blunt soaring…

Eisai Inc. and Helsinn Group today announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of ALOXI® (palonosetron HCl) injection for the prevention of acute nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, including highly emetogenic…

Indiana University researchers put male rats to the test to determine the role amphetamines play when used in conjunction with exercise. When people or animals exercise in the heat, exhaustion is a safety gauge telling the body it is time…

Republican proposals would allow some schools to delay enforcement of new standards. The New York Times: First Lady Rebuts Effort To Weaken School-Lunch Rules Michelle Obama turned uncharacteristically political on Tuesday, pushing back against a measure pending in the Republican-controlled…

Other than aging, risk factors for sagging eyelids include being a man, having lighter skin color and having a higher body mass index (BMI). Sagging eyelids because of excess skin (dermatochalasis) is typically seen in middle-age or older adults. Typically…

29 May 2014Last updated at 05:56 The epicentre of the Ebola outbreak has been in south-eastern Guinea International medical aid teams are to arrive in eastern Sierra Leone to try to deal with an outbreak of the deadly and highly…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Members of the public are invited to visit the arts fun fairs held at various parks managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), where they can take a break from the hustle and bustle…

We overexpressed the err1 gene in the Trichoderma reesei wild-type and in the cellulase hyperproducing, carbon catabolite derepressed strain Rut-C30 in order to investigate the possibility of producing erythritol with T. reesei. Two different promoters were used for err1 overexpression…

Monitoring densities of adult mosquito populations is a major challenge in efforts to evaluate the epidemiology of mosquito-borne diseases, and their response to vector control interventions. In the case of malaria, collection of outdoor-resting Anophelines is rarely incorporated into surveillance…

The primary cell wall of fruits and vegetables is a structure mainly composed of polysaccharides (pectins, hemicelluloses, cellulose). Polysaccharides are assembled into a network and linked together. It is thought that the percentage of components and of plant cell wall…

The anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) is a member of the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta) superfamily, which is responsible of the regression of the mullerian duct. AMH is expressed in the normal endometrium, where, acting in a paracrine fashion, negatively regulates…

If you’re struggling to shake an ex out of your subconscious, you’re not alone. In fact, Americans are more likely to dream about an ex than their current partner, according to a recent survey by the online dream resource DreamsCloud.…

Before you rub or spray any sunscreen at the beach, you need to read this: Many sunscreens may not guarantee the protection they provide, according to new research from the Consumer Reports National Research Center. Researchers tested 20 different water-resistant,…

One of the funny things about flat abs is that to get them, you don’t necessarily have to do workouts that directly involve your stomach. Rather, it’s just as effective—if not more so—to focus on exercises that engage your core…