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IMAGE: This shows the first experimental observation of 5/2 FQHE state. view more Credit: ©Science China Press The Hall effect, discovered in 1879, is observable when a Hall voltage perpendicular to the current is produced across a conductor under a magnetic field. Although the Hall effect was discovered in a sheet of gold leaf by Edwin Hall, this effect does not require a two-dimensional condition. A century later, in 1980, the quantum Hall effect (QHE) was

At present there are no consistently safe and effective methods for the treatment of headshaking in horses. The condition, a neuropathic facial pain syndrome, often leaves affected horses impossible to ride and dangerous to handle, and can result in euthanasia. A new study has found a treatment called percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) could reduce signs of the condition in horses. The same PENS therapy is used in people to manage neuropathic pain. Headshaking syndrome,

Wound infection: definition, process and prognosis Foot wounds are an increasingly common problem in people with diabetes and now constitute the most frequent diabetes-related cause of hospitalization 2]. People with diabetes have about a 25% chance of developing a foot ulcer in their lifetime 3], about half of which are clinically infected at presentation 2],4]. DFIs cause substantial morbidity and at least one in five results in a lower extremity amputation 5]. Amputation is even

We’ve all experienced the abdominal cramps and the urge to get to a toilet – quickly! When the stomach and intestinal tract become inflamed, our bodies respond with the sudden onset of diarrhoea, associated nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramping and pain. Transmissible gastroenteritis is colourfully known as “Montezuma’s revenge”, “Delhi belly”, “stomach flu” and “viral gastro” but let’s use the term “infectious gastroenteritis”. This includes food poisoning, where bacterial toxins consumed in contaminated food rapidly

SP Industries (‘SP’) has announced that Brian Wright has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer effective October 27, 2014. In this role Mr. Wright will be responsible for all SP Industries factory operations, supply chain, logistics and facilities management. Prior to joining SP Industries Mr. Wright was Vice President of Franchise Pharmacy at Remedi SeniorCare in Maryland and has also held the role of Senior Operations Manager at TE Connectivity in a medical device

An analysis of the genomes and epigenomes of lean and obese mice and humans has turned up a wealth of clues about how genes and the environment conspire to trigger diabetes, Johns Hopkins researchers say. Their findings reveal that obesity-induced changes to the epigenome — reversible chemical “tags” on DNA — are surprisingly similar in mice and humans, and might provide a new route to prevention and treatment of the disease, which affects hundreds of

In 2014, prostate cancer was the leading cause of newly diagnosed cancers in men and the second leading cause of cancer death in men. Writing in the January 6, 2015 issue of the journal Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Disease, a team of scientists and physicians from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, with counterparts at University of California, Los Angeles, describe a novel imaging technique that measurably improves upon current prostate imaging

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We all have that friend—the one who insists she’s single because she simply won’t “settle” for a totally eligible guy with a few less-than-ideal traits and quirks. But while she’s searching for perfect, she’s missing out on pretty-darn-great. So maybe we should stop calling it “settling” and start calling it something else—like reframing your mindset or learning how to find a great guy for you, quirks and all. Here, 13 reasons it’s a good idea

Spending an hour at the gym can be a great way to get blissed-out before heading to the office or to unwind after a long day. But sometimes (read: often) you don’t have an hour to spare. That’s why the 12 workout videos in our playlist below, led by Women’s Health fitness director Jen Ator, C.S.C.S., author of the book Shape-Up Shortcuts (published by Women’s Health’s parent company, Rodale), are about to become your secret weapons.

Of course a solid bond is built on trust, love, open and honest communication, and all of that real-life stuff. But that doesn’t mean that you should tell your S.O. everything about your comings and goings—it could end up doing more harm than good. Here, relationship expert Christie Hartman, Ph.D., reveals four things you shouldn’t tell your guy—no matter how close you are. 1. Your Number You know—that number. Most guys don’t care that you’ve

One of the mysteries in cancer biology is how one protein, TGF-beta, can both stop cancer from forming and encourage its aggressive growth. Now, researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have uncovered a key gene that may explain this paradox and provide a potential target for treatment. TGF-beta is known as a tumor suppressor, meaning it’s necessary to keep cells in check and growing normally. But at some point, its function flips

For the first time alcohol sales data, which act as a proxy for alcohol consumption, and alcohol-related deaths for regions in Great Britain have been analyzed. The results, published in the open access journal BMC Public Health, show that of eleven regions analyzed, the South West, Central Scotland, North East, North West and Yorkshire had higher levels of alcohol sales per adult than the GB average. There were lower sales in London, Central England and

(HealthDay)—The current flu season, already off to a rough start, continues to get worse, with 43 states now reporting widespread flu activity and 21 child deaths so far, U.S. health officials said Monday. The predominate flu continues to be the H3N2 strain—one that is poorly matched to this year’s vaccine, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The proportion of outpatient visits for flu-like symptoms reached nearly 6 percent by the end

Some children are more sensitive to their environments, for better and for worse. Now Duke University researchers have identified a gene variant that may serve as a marker for these children, who are among society’s most vulnerable. “The findings are a step toward understanding the biology of what makes a child particularly sensitive to positive and negative environments,” said Dustin Albert, a research scientist at the Duke Center for Child and Family Policy. “This gives

(HealthDay)—Pain-relieving treatments for knee arthritis all work better than doing nothing—but it’s hard to point to a clear winner, a new research review concluded. Using data from almost 140 studies, researchers found all of the widely used arthritis treatments—from over-the-counter painkillers to pain-relieving injections—brought more relief to aching knees over three months than did placebo pills. But there were some surprises in the study, according to lead researcher Dr. Raveendhara Bannuru, of Tufts Medical Center

An average of six people die from alcohol poisoning every day in the United States, according to a US government report out Tuesday. Most of the 2,200 people who die from excess drinking each year are middle-aged white men, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, as a proportion of the population, American Indians and Alaskan natives have the most alcohol poisoning deaths per million people. Alaska has the nation’s highest alcohol poisoning

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Can spiders be carriers of human pathogens? Can they provoke an infection through a break in the skin? A team of scientists, led by an entomologist at the University of California, Riverside, has data-mined the history of publications on spider envenomations to conclude that the evidence for spider-vectored infection is scanty. Further, the researchers note that the mere presence of bacteria on spider fangs or mouthparts does not establish spiders as vectors

When I suffered my third consecutive miscarriage this past May, my mom said she wanted to help me out however she could, even if it meant being my surrogate. I laughed it off—a 60-year-old surrogate?—but it turned out that, as always, Mom had been on to something. Read the whole story at The Atlantic

This past weekend I visited the home of a friend who has two really big dogs. This is the first time I had been there and while I’m not afraid of dogs, it can be intimidating to walk in when they are barking like mad. It’s not that they are mean or aggressive, they just want attention, so they’ll jump on you to get it when you walk in. My friend’s husband met me out

To say that moms of this generation are busy is a massive understatement. We are constantly on the go, running errands, doing housework, checking in with friends, relatives and business associates through email, texting and social media. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. I’m sure you can relate, and would be able to spin off a whole list of things you had on your to-do list today that you didn’t even get

America, we have a binge drinking problem. Every year in the United States about 2,200 people die from alcohol poisoning — that’s six deaths each day, on average — according to a new Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So just who is binge drinking themselves to death in America? Primarily it’s white, middle-aged men. Though college binge drinking is often the public health focus, 76 percent of people who

Almost 40 per cent of people who have abnormal results from bowel cancer screening tests and are referred for further investigation ignore their next screening invitation two years later, according to a Cancer Research UK study* published today in the British Journal of Cancer. In contrast, just 13 per cent of those who had a normal result did not continue with screening. People who receive an abnormal result from the test – called the Faecal

New research suggests that people who arrive at hospital emergency departments with acute heart failure should have their blood sugar levels checked on arrival. This simple and inexpensive measure could identify patients at high risk of early death, further hospitalisations, or the development of more health problems, such as diabetes. Results of a large study published online today (Wednesday) in the European Heart Journal, show that even if someone arrives at hospital with no prior

(HealthDay)—Nearly 15 percent, or about one out of seven, middle-aged and older U.S. adults suffer from lung disorders such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), health officials said Tuesday. While 10 percent of those people experience mild breathing problems, more than one-third of them report moderate or severe respiratory symptoms, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported. “There are a huge number of Americans that experience lung obstruction,” said Dr.

(HealthDay)—Newborns with significant jaundice are not likely to develop kernicterus if American Academy of Pediatrics’ treatment guidelines are followed, according to a new study published online Jan. 5 in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers from the University of California in San Francisco and the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research examined data from two groups of more than 100,000 infants. The babies were delivered at one of 15 hospitals between 1995 and 2011. One group of

(HealthDay)—For patients presenting to the emergency department, self-reported drug ingestion histories are poor when confirmed by urine comprehensive drug screen (CDS), according to a study published in the January issue of The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. Andrew A. Monte, M.D., from the University of Colorado Department of Emergency Medicine in Aurora, and colleagues examined the accuracy of self-reported drug ingestion histories in 55 patients presenting to an urban academic emergency department. A structured drug ingestion

As a life strategist and leading empowerment specialist, this is the time of the year that I hear from eager clients ready for coaching. My phone rings off the hook. My inbox is inundated and I am booked with clients. However, after a few weeks the excitement wears off and people return to business as usual. New Year resolutions are quickly replaced with normal routines. I know a bit about success. I know that success

Last year my good friend captured this beautiful candid moment with my then 4-month-old daughter Zoe. When I saw it for the first time, tears began streaming down my face. These weren’t tears of sadness, rather tears of immense joy. This picture captured me arriving at a place of inner peace, calm, and happiness that I had spent most of my life searching for. You see, I had spent too many years living the life

I picked up my daughter from Kindergarten today and she said, “I just feel so like me today… I love feeling like me.” As we walked to the car, she held my hand, skipped and hummed. Today she wore hand-me-down clothes from her sisters, some barrettes she found under her bed and some bright blue shoes. We didn’t have any planned outings or a fun lunch date. There were no special stars on her papers,

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted the first waiver to allow a nucleic acid-based test, the Alere i Influenza A B test, to be used in a greater variety of health care settings. The test was previously only available for use in certain laboratories. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by two types of influenza viruses: Type A and Type B. Flu infections can range from mild

It’s 6.30am and after a long holiday break, your alarm clock is insistently telling you it’s time to get out of bed. For many people – me included – the automatic reaction is to hit the snooze button, often more than once. But while it might feel like those extra minutes leave you more rested, morning snoozes can leave you feeling groggier and less alert. And late. Sleep regulation Sleep is regulated by two mechanisms: a homeostatic

(HealthDay)—Older nurses report leaving the workforce before retirement or pension age primarily for financial, social, and health reasons, according to a study published online Dec. 19 in the Journal of Clinical Nursing. Christine Duffield, Ph.D., R.N., from the University of Technology in Sydney, and colleagues analyzed data from the Mature Age Workers Questionnaire, the Job Descriptive Index, and the Job in General Scale to assess job satisfaction, intention to retire, and factors encouraging retirement in

Two common and sometimes dangerous respiratory diseases, a viral one caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and a bacterial one caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae may be linked, suggests a study published in this week’s PLOS Medicine. Daniel Weinberger, from Yale University School of Public Health, and colleagues, analyzed US hospitalization data to investigate a possible association between RSV activity and pneumonia in children under two, and found that infection with RSV may increase the risk

One of the mysteries in cancer biology is how one protein, TGF-beta, can both stop cancer from forming and encourage its aggressive growth. Now, researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have uncovered a key gene that may explain this paradox and provide a potential target for treatment. TGF-beta is known as a tumor suppressor, meaning it’s necessary to keep cells in check and growing normally. But at some point, its function flips

(HealthDay)—As a new cold snap sends temperatures plunging across much of the United States, one expert offers tips on how to stay warm and safe. “With the proper knowledge and precautions, most [cold-related] pain and suffering can be prevented,” Dr. Barry Rosenthal, chair of emergency medicine at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola, N.Y., said in a hospital news release. Most obvious: Lots of clothing, preferably in layers. Layered clothing provides the best insulation to retain body

In 2014, prostate cancer was the leading cause of newly diagnosed cancers in men and the second leading cause of cancer death in men. Writing in the January 6, 2015 issue of the journal Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Disease, a team of scientists and physicians from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, with counterparts at University of California, Los Angeles, describe a novel imaging technique that measurably improves upon current prostate imaging

EnGeneIC, Ltd., an emerging biopharmaceutical company focused on developing its proprietary EDVâ„¢ nanocell platform for the targeted delivery of cancer therapeutics, announced it has completed an oversubscribed $10 million Series B financing. The round was led by new investor GRT Capital Partners LLC, a Boston-based institution prominent in the healthcare and energy space, and included participation from other new U.S. and existing investors, as well as Foley Ventures LLC and various partners of Foley Lardner

Clear goals, strong leadership and infrastructure, staff engagement, and transparent reporting methods are key for complex health care systems seeking to establish successful patient safety performance improvements, according to a Johns Hopkins study published in the journal Academic Medicine in December. Led by Peter Pronovost, senior vice president for patient safety and quality at Johns Hopkins Medicine and director of the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, the researchers examined the model used by

Vital Medical Services, a Glendale, CA-based private medical care provider, has earned a one-year contract enabling them to examine and treat local inmates on-site at the Glendale Police Department. On-site treatment is a more cost-effective approach that will provide considerable savings to the city. Last year alone, over 2,000 police hours were spent escorting inmates to the hospital, a process that will be eliminated under the new Vital Medical on-site model. The one-year contract comes

Adding radiation treatment to hormone therapy saves more lives among older men with locally advanced prostate therapy than hormone therapy alone, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology this week from Penn Medicine researchers. The researchers found that hormone therapy plus radiation reduced cancer deaths by nearly 50 percent in men aged 76 to 85 compared to men who only received hormone therapy. Past studies have shown that 40 percent of

CytRx Corporation (NASDAQ: CYTR), a biopharmaceutical research and development company specializing in oncology, today announced positive interim results from its ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial with aldoxorubicin for the treatment of unresectable glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), a deadly form of brain cancer. The open-label, multisite trial is designed to investigate the preliminary efficacy and safety of aldoxorubicin in patients whose tumors have progressed following prior treatment with surgery, radiation and temozolomide. Preliminary results in 12 patients

A considerable number of Western Australian nursing students are exposed to aggression and violence while on clinical placement, it has been revealed in new research from Murdoch University. PhD student Martin Hopkins conducted the first ever survey of violence towards nursing students in Australia, recording both the prevalence and type of aggression experienced. Around 150 students enrolled in their second and third years of their Bachelor of Nursing program participated in the study, where they

(HealthDay)—Considerable challenges are projected to impact practice management in 2015, according to an article published in Medical Economics. Among the challenges that physicians are likely to face in 2015, the authors describe the six issues relating to practice management. According to the report, administrative burdens represent a considerable challenge, contributing to a reduction in physicians’ on-the-job happiness; prior authorizations represent a major source of the administrative burden. Issues related to independence versus employment present a

(HealthDay)—More attention to cost-utility analyses (CUA) research and the quality of these studies is needed in spine care, according to the authors of a review published in the Jan. 1 issue of Spine. Benedict U. Nwachukwu, M.D., M.B.A., from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, and colleagues conducted a systematic review to identify U.S.-based CUA in spine care. Twenty studies met the inclusion criteria and their quality was examined using the Quality

“I will definitely give up smoking – that’s my New Year’s resolution,” she stated emphatically as she thumped her fist on the table to underline her determination. “All very well”, I thought, as I sat opposite her in my medical consulting room in October. What is it about New Year’s resolutions that we find so compelling? Many of us make resolutions and many of them are broken by January 31. Yet come the next New

Scientists used to believe that our neurologic fate was sealed at birth with a single, lifetime allotment of brain cells. The thinking went – not so very long ago – that little by little, with the bumps of age and lifestyle, this initial stash of neurons died, taking our brain function along with them. Yet, strange as it may sound, canaries, video games, and young blood are finally putting that punishing prospect to rest. Studies

Researchers in Brazil found encouraging results providing nutrition education to patients Breast cancer is the most frequent cause of death among women worldwide, and five-year survival rates are just 58.4% in Brazil, lower than in many other regions. In a new study, however, researchers from Federal University of Santa Catarina provided Brazilian breast cancer patients with nutrition education and found it could benefit patients and may help prevent reoccurrence of the cancer. Eighteen patients were

Many patients undergoing lumpectomy surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center for the removal of an early detected breast tumor – the surgical option of choice for this diagnosis — are benefitting from new intra-operative technology that detects microscopic amounts of cancer cells on removed tumor tissue not visible during or following surgical intervention. The Division of Breast Surgery at NYU Langone was the first in New York City to utilize MarginProbe® for early stage breast

Johnson Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced the start of a Phase 1, first-in-human clinical trial of a preventive Ebola vaccine in development at its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies. The trial is being led by the Oxford Vaccine Group, part of the University of Oxford Department of Paediatrics. Recruitment in the trial is underway, and the first volunteers have received their initial vaccine dose. Enrollment is expected to be completed by the end of January. Johnson Johnson

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A new study published in Investigative Ophthalmology Visual Science (IOVS) has found that chronic (long term) hypertension increases a person’s susceptibility to glaucoma. These results suggest that doctors should consider a patient’s blood pressure levels in managing the potentially blinding eye disorder. Glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness in the world, is a condition that occurs when too much pressure builds up inside the eye. This excess pressure pushes back against blood trying to

This fall, the deaths of three high school football players were linked to direct head injuries on the field of play and one collegiate football player’s death has been potentially attributed to unresolved post concussion syndrome. Even though these athletes were football players, any sporting or recreational events can pose a risk for concussions and head injuries. Despite the tragic news recently associated with sport, the amazing outcomes of sport participation grossly outweigh the negative

An evaluation of Ohio’s Behavioral Health/Juvenile Justice (BHJJ) initiative in 11 counties by social work researchers at Case Western Reserve University found the program benefits most young offenders diverted from detention centers to community-based agencies to treat mental health issues, drug problems or both. BHJJ is a program started 15 years ago at the request of Ohio juvenile court judges with help from the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Ohio Department

In 2011 and 2012, Mexico was the site of a battle over precisely how agave-based liquors could be branded or marketed. In the end, as outlined in a new paper in the journal Gastronomica, U.S. bartenders, retailers, and consumers played a key role in the debate – which raises some interesting questions about how to best protect local food customs and producers. To understand the debate in Mexico, you have to know a little about

One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthier. Here, Christine Clark, dietitian for Northeastern University Dining Services and University Health and Counseling Services, offers five strategies for improving your eating habits and overall health in 2015. Decrease calorie intake: Even something as little as using low-fat milk instead of creamer in your coffee can make a difference over time. Replacing one 12-ounce can of regular soda with a glass of water

Oxford University doctors and scientists are starting the first safety trial of an experimental preventative Ebola vaccine regimen being developed by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson Johnson (Janssen). The Oxford Vaccine Group, part of the University of Oxford Department of Paediatrics, aims to have vaccinated all 72 healthy adult volunteers by the end of January. The development of this prime-boost vaccine regimen has been accelerated in response to the current outbreak of Ebola virus

Journal of Medical Case Reports 2015, 9:2 doi:10.1186/1752-1947-9-2 Published: 6 January 2015

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i i Barotrauma can causes a fish’s eyes to pop out of its head and its stomach to be pushed out of its mouth, Chris Lowe, a marine scientist at Cal State Long Beach, says. Jon Hamilton/NPR hide caption itoggle caption Jon Hamilton/NPR Barotrauma can causes a fish’s eyes to pop out of its head and its stomach to be pushed out of its mouth, Chris Lowe, a marine scientist at Cal State Long Beach,

Johns Hopkins study could advance use of stem cells for treatment and disease research A powerful “genome editing” technology known as CRISPR has been used by researchers since 2012 to trim, disrupt, replace or add to sequences of an organism’s DNA. Now, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have shown that the system also precisely and efficiently alters human stem cells. In a recent online report on the work in Molecular Therapy, the Johns Hopkins team

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BCLI), a leading developer of adult stem cell technologies for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced positive final results from its phase 2a clinical trial of NurOwnâ„¢ in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients, which enrolled 14 subjects at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem. The study achieved its primary endpoint in demonstrating that NurOwnâ„¢ is safe and well-tolerated at doses up to 2 million cells per kilogram administered intrathecally (IT) and 48 million

Low alcohol consumption and a plant-based diet, both healthy habits aligning with current cancer prevention guidelines, are associated with reducing the risk of obesity-related cancers, a New York University study shows. The findings appear in the journal Cancer Causes Control. “Our research aims to clarify associations between diet and physical activity in relation to cancer to encourage at-risk individuals to make lifestyle modifications that may reduce their risk of certain cancers,” said Nour Makarem, a

Amedica Corporation (Nasdaq:AMDA), a biomaterial company that develops and commercializes silicon nitride ceramics, today released the results of its CASCADE study, a blinded, randomized clinical trial that compared outcomes of spinal fusion surgery between its composite silicon nitride spacers manufactured with a central core of cancellous structured ceramic (CsC), to the gold standard, i.e., PEEK (polyether ether ketone plastic) spacers filled with bone autograft. “Surgeons have long known that autograft is the holy grail of

Each year, more than four million women in America give birth and 2,600 infants are born with neural tube defects. While consuming folic acid is a key measure women can take to prevent these birth defects, a recent Grain Foods Foundation survey with Nielsen uncovered that less than half of Americans are aware of this method. With the common goal to advance the public’s understanding of the important role that folic acid-rich food, like white

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Sometimes, a new way of looking at something can bring to light an entirely new perspective. Using a different type of MRI imaging, researchers at the University of Iowa have discovered previously unrecognized differences in the brains of patients with bipolar disorder. In particular, the study, published Jan. 6 in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, revealed differences in the white matter of patients’ brains and in the cerebellum, an area of the brain not previously linked

Cassandra C., 17, and her mother are battling the state of Connecticut over the teen’s right to refuse chemotherapy. Cassandra was diagnosed in September 2014 with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a rare condition not to be confused with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Physicians recommended chemotherapy, which according to the National Cancer Institute can cause hair loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue and pain. The teen’s mother, Jackie Fortin, supports Cassandra’s decision not to undergo chemotherapy, saying that Cassandra had expressed

Journal of Biomedical Semantics 2015, 6:2 doi:10.1186/2041-1480-6-2 Published: 6 January 2015

SpringerPlus 2015, 4:3 doi:10.1186/2193-1801-4-3 Published: 6 January 2015