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Friday, July 5, 2013

Health insurers fear young people will opt out

MIAMI (AP) — Dan Lopez rarely gets sick and hasn’t been to a doctor in 10 years, so buying health insurance feels like a waste of money. Even after the federal health overhaul takes full effect next year, the 24-year-old said he will probably decide to pay the $100 penalty for those who skirt…

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Laser system allows determination of atomic binding energy of the rarest element on earth

4-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Dr. Klaus D. A. Wendtklaus.wendt@uni-mainz.de 49-613-139-22882Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz Ionization potential of radioactive element astatine measured The radioactive element astatine, the name of which is derived from the…

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Laser system allows determination of atomic binding energy of the rarest element on earth

Scientists explore the mind with epigenomic maps

4-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Ryan Listerryan.lister@uwa.edu.au 61-448-375-394University of Western Australia Comprehensive mapping of the human brain epigenome by UWA and US scientists uncovers large-scale changes that take place during the formation of brain…

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Scientists explore the mind with epigenomic maps

Solitary lemurs avoid danger with a little help from the neighbors

5-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Hannah Johnsonhannah.johnson@bristol.ac.uk 44-117-928-8896University of Bristol Very little is known about the Sahamalaza sportive lemur (Lepilemur sahamalazensis), other than the fact it roosts during the day in rather open…

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Solitary lemurs avoid danger with a little help from the neighbors

In subglacial lake, surprising life goes on

5-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Jen Sobolewskijsobole@bgsu.eduBowling Green State University Rogers team identifies species in most inhospitable realm BOWLING GREEN, O.Lake Vostok, buried under a glacier in Antarctica, is so dark, deep and cold that scientists had…

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In subglacial lake, surprising life goes on

Toronto team ID proteins key in stem cell production

5-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Terry Lavenderterry.lavender@utoronto.ca 416-978-4498University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science Engineering TORONTO - A team of Toronto-based researchers may be one step closer to a ‘recipe’ for large-scale production of…

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Toronto team ID proteins key in stem cell production

...treating neurological diseases and computers that see

Some 165 million Europeans are likely to experience some form of brain-related disease during their life. As the population ages, Alzheimer”s and other neurodegenerative or age-related mental disorders are affecting more people and contributing to…

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From electronic brains to the power of the mind...

The EU budget has provided more than EUR 1.9 billion for brain research since the start of the current EU framework programme for research, FP7, in 2007. This has funded more than 1200 projects with more than 1500 participants from the EU and beyond….

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New approaches to understanding influenza may uncover novel therapies

The influenza virus’ ability to mutate quickly has produced new, emerging strains that make drug discovery more critical than ever. For the first time, researchers at Seattle BioMed, along with collaborators at the University of California, San Diego…

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Result of North East New Territories New Development Areas Planning and Engineering Study

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Government announced today (July 4) the result of the North East New Territories New Development Areas (NENT NDAs) Planning and Engineering Study."The NENT NDAs is a new generation new town planned for Hong Kong people. It addresses mainly the needs for housing and…

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Genetic cause identified for diffuse non-epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma

Scientists have identified the genetic cause of a rare skin condition that causes the hands and feet to turn white and spongy when exposed to water. The study, led by researchers from Queen Mary, University of London, has provided scientists with an insight into how the skin barrier…

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Viewpoints on Medicare: Advantage program offers roadmap to improving the program; Rare bipartisan support for doctor pay fix

Several outlets offer opinions on the Medicare system. USA Today: Health Advantages Of Medicare Advantage Concern about the size and cost of Medicare is understandable. With 10,000 or so baby boomers due to reach age 65 every day for the next 18 years, Medicare enrollment is exploding,…

Source: Viewpoints on Medicare: Advantage program offers roadmap to improving the program; Rare bipartisan support for doctor pay fix

Researchers identify role of Nanog gene in embryonic stem cell differentiation

Whitehead Institute researchers have determined that the transcription factor Nanog, which plays a critical role in the self-renewal of embryonic stem cells, is expressed in a manner similar to other pluripotency markers. This finding contradicts the field’s presumptions about this…

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Weekend reading: Taking stock of your body; A designer seeks to improve health care; A researcher's quest to lower suicide rates

Every week reporter Ankita Rao selects interesting reading from around the Web. Newsweek: The Body-Data Craze Today, I’ve been on the phone four times, for an average of 24 minutes a call. My last phone call was 22 minutes 23 seconds long, according to the digital time device on my…

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Interactive software helps veterans suffering from PTSD

Digital tools can be an easily accessible and effective way of treating veterans who suffer from brain injuries and post-traumatic stress.

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New marker substance for cancer cells

Scientists from ETH Zurich have developed a new substance that enables certain tumour types to be rendered visible in high resolution using positron emission tomography. The so-called tracer has successfully been tested in mice. Now the researchers are…

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Graying of rural America has policy implications

More than 16.5 percent of rural Americans are age 65 or older, a higher proportion than in other parts of the country, so any changes to government services will have a greater affect on people who live in rural areas, reported a Cornell researcher…

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Shared brain disruption illustrates similarities between mental illnesses

(Medical Xpress)—A specific brain disruption is present both in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and those with bipolar disorder, adding to evidence that many mental illnesses have biological similarities.

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Arts-based activities could help toddlers' development

(Medical Xpress)—Parents taking part in interactive and arts-related activities with their two and three-year-olds could help promote their happiness and development of everyday skills, a study by researchers at The Open University and Oxford…

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Drinking alcohol to lower the risk of venous thrombosis?

Wine and beer in moderate doses may protect against venous thrombosis, but consumption of more than 14 standard drinks per week increases the risk of the same condition, in particular pulmonary embolism, in both men and women, found Marianne Tang…

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Just cutting down the number of cigarettes does not reduce smokers' risk of early death

(Medical Xpress)—Smokers are unlikely to extend their lifespan if they choose to smoke fewer cigarettes but don’t give up altogether.

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How I Healed My Chronic Back Pain (Naturally!)

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9 Simple Ways Yoga Can Improve Your Everyday Life

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Wild Foraged Garlic Biscuits Recipe

Summer Rayne Oakes has taken an unlikely career path, having parlayed her background in environmental science and entomology with a successful career as a fashion model. Considered one of the foremost authorities in sustainable design, Oakes has co-founded the award-winning online materials…

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Health Tip: When Taking a Decongestant

— A decongestant can help you feel better when you’re stuffed up, but you should always follow the package instructions carefully. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this advice before you take a decongestant: Learn the ingredients, as many are decongestants are combined with…

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Health Tip: If You're Inline Skating

— Inline skating can be great exercise and a lot of fun. But when you’re on a roll and it’s time to slow down, make sure you know how to brake safely. The American Council on Exercise mentions these suggestions: Keep arms in front of you, knees and legs relaxed, posture upright and roll slowly…

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9 healthy summer drinks from Bethenny Frankel

Nothing says summer more than dining alfresco. And who can really relax on the porch, mingle at a barbecue, or lounge poolside without a little something to sip on? These nine drinks from Skinnygirl Bethenny Frankel—some with alcohol and some without—will leave your thirst quenched…

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Health myth: Do men really hit their sexual peak at 18?

Chances are you’ve heard that men hit their peak at 18. But is it really true that men are at the height of their sexual prowess when they’re too young to know what to do with it? It depends on your definition of peak. Around age 18, a guy’s organs (read: his testicles) are producing…

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Boston Man Quits Job to Find Cure for Wife's Rare Cancer

For 25 years, Rick and Erica Kaitz were volunteers in the world of cancer research and fundraising, living a good life in Boston with their…

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5 Things You Didn't Know About Competitive Eating

Eating to Win It’s obvious that eating massive amounts of food in a short period of time isn’t good for you but let’s do the math anyway. Current No. 1 ranked competitive eater, Joey Chestnut of San Jose, Calif., holds the world record for eating 68 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs and Buns in 10…

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Three million Europeans catch infections in hospital annually

By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - On any given day, some 80,000 patients in Europe are fighting an infection they picked up in hospital, often while in intensive care, the EU’s disease monitoring agency said in a survey published on Thursday. Although some of these infections can be treated…

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AUDIO: Bone marrow 'frees men of HIV drugs'

Doctors in the United States say two patients have been taken off their HIV drugs after they were given bone marrow transplants for blood cancers. One of the patients has spent nearly four months without taking medication with no sign of the virus returning. …

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'Urgent steps' needed at hospital

4 July 2013 Last updated at 05:50 ET Two senior managers at Tameside Hospital Trust resigned on Wednesday The government must take urgent action to improve care at a Greater…

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Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived neuron-like cells rescue memory deficits and reduce amyloid-beta deposition in an AbetaPP/PS1 transgenic mouse model

IntroductionCell therapy is a potential therapeutic approach for neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Neuronal differentiation of stem cells before transplantation is a promising procedure for cell therapy. However, the therapeutic impact and mechanisms of action of…

Source: Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived neuron-like cells rescue memory deficits and reduce amyloid-beta deposition in an AbetaPP/PS1 transgenic mouse model

Experience-based virtual training system for knee arthroscopic inspection

Arthroscopic surgical training is inherently difficult due to limited visibility, reduced motion freedom and non-intuitive hand-eye coordination. Traditional training methods as well as virtual reality approach lack the direct guidance of an experienced physician. Methods: This paper…

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A commonly used rumen-protected conjugated linoleic acid supplement marginally affects fatty acid distribution of body tissues and gene expression of mammary gland in heifers during early lactation

Conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) in general, and in particular the trans-10,cis-12 (t10,c12-CLA) isomer are potent modulators of milk fat synthesis in dairy cows. Studies in rodents, such as mice, have revealed that t10,c12-CLA is responsible for hepatic lipodystrophy and decreased adipose…

Source: A commonly used rumen-protected conjugated linoleic acid supplement marginally affects fatty acid distribution of body tissues and gene expression of mammary gland in heifers during early lactation

The outcomes of 1120 severe multiple trauma patients with hemorrhagic shock in an emergency department: a retrospective study

ObjectiveUncontrolled hemorrhagic shock is a significant factor in death of severe multiple trauma patients. The acute management of injured bleeding in emergency department (ED) may improve patient outcomes. The medical records of severe multiple trauma patients with hemorrhagic shock in…

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Government reminds residents that the Red Outbound Travel Alert for Egypt remains in force

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - In view of continuing demonstrations and developments in Egypt, a Government spokesman today (July 4) reminded residents that the Red Outbound Travel Alert for Egypt remains in force. The Security Bureau has been closely monitoring the development of the situation in…

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CEA-Leti receives €1M from bpifrance to accelerate the development of liver-cancer detection system

Grant Helps Launch NICE: France’s First Nanomedicine Consortium CEA-Leti announced today €1 million in funding from bpifrance to accelerate preclinical development of a liver-cancer detection system called LipImage 815™. The grant, awarded through bpifrance ’s Strategic…

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Expertly written, practical handbook of pediatric thrombosis and hemostasis

An expertly written, practical handbook for the clinical assessment and management of children with inherited or acquired bleeding and clotting disorders This handbook takes the reader through the entire field of pediatric thrombosis and hemostasis. An introductory section concisely…

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Study identifies regions of genome associated with cholera susceptibility

An international research team has used a novel approach to identify genetic factors that appear to influence susceptibility to cholera. The findings by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the Broad Institute and the International Center for Diarrh-al Disease…

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New tool to help define role of mystery appendage in everything from development to obesity

(Medical Xpress)—A research team has genetically engineered a mouse with glowing primary cilia, the tiny outgrowths seen on the surface of most cells, according to a study published today in BioMed Central’s open access journal, Cilia. The model will…

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Does being a bookworm boost your brainpower in old age?

3-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Rachel Serokarseroka@aan.com 612-928-6129American Academy of Neurology MINNEAPOLIS New research suggests that reading books, writing and participating in brain-stimulating activities at any age may preserve memory. The study is…

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Study of mitochondrial DNA ties ancient remains to living descendants

3-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Diana Yatesdiya@illinois.edu 217-333-5802University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign IMAGE: Members of the Metlakatla community are collaborating with scientists in…

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Shape-shifting disease proteins may explain variable appearance of neurodegenerative diseases

3-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Kim Menardkim.menard@uphs.upenn.edu 215-662-6183University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Targeting distinct alpha-synuclein strains a potential treatment approach PHILADELPHIA - Neurodegenerative diseases are not all alike….

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First supper is a life changer for lizards

3-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Mary Beth O’Learymoleary@cell.com 617-397-2802Cell Press IMAGE: For young lizards born into this unpredictable world, their very first meal can be a major life…

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DNA markers in low-IQ autism suggest heredity

3-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: David Orensteindavid_orenstein@brown.edu 401-863-1862Brown University PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Researchers are striving to understand the different genetic structures that underlie at least a subset of autism spectrum…

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Urine test can diagnose, predict kidney transplant rejection

3-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Hillary Hoffmanhillary.hoffman@nih.gov 301-402-1663NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases NIH-funded study describes noninvasive alternative to kidney biopsy Analysis of three biomarkers in the urine of kidney…

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The Real Reason Men Give Women Oral Sex?

According to a recently published study, one of the reasons men perform oral sex on female partners may be to minimize the risk of infidelity. The study, published late last month in the Journal of Evolutionary…

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Princeton Researchers Create 'Bionic Ear'

PRINCETON, N.J. — With a 3-D printer, a petri dish and some cells from a cow, Princeton University researchers are growing synthetic ears that can receive – and transmit – sound. The scientists send bovine cells…

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UK-funded mosquito nets 'under-used'

2 July 2013 Last updated at 20:39 ET The UK is hoping to halve the number of malaria deaths in 10 target countries by 2015 Not enough anti-malarial bed nets paid for by the UK are being…

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Weight fears for five-year-olds

4 July 2013 Last updated at 02:49 ET Health experts say young children still have time to adopt a healthy lifestyle Over 28% of five-year-olds in Wales are overweight, with 12.5% of…

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New £450m children's hospital plan

4 July 2013 Last updated at 02:31 ET By Michele Paduano BBC Midlands health correspondent The current children’s hospital is housed in the city’s old…

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Measles epidemic officially over

3 July 2013 Last updated at 11:05 ET Thousands of people attended drop-in clinics for MMR jabs The measles epidemic centred on the Swansea area has been declared over eight months…

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Man dies from new coronavirus in UK

4 July 2013 Last updated at 05:21 ET A man infected with the novel Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-nCV) has died in a UK hospital. The patient, who was 49, was…

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How to raise a baby with a zero carbon footprint

Keya Chatterjee said almost everything she did to dramatically reduce her family’s carbon footprint during her son Siddarth’s first year saved money and was easier than conventional alternatives. (Courtesy Keya Chatterjee)Tiny babies can have a huge impact on the environment — just…

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Are Single People More Independent or More Interconnected Than...

Social scientists know what people think of singles, and often, it is not pretty. My colleagues and I did a series of studies to document perceptions and prejudices. In some studies, we asked people to tell us, in their own words, what came to mind when they thought about single (or…

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The effect of a lumbar support pillow on lumbar posture and comfort during a prolonged seated task

Several risk factors exist for the development of low back pain, including prolonged sitting and flexed spinal curvature. Several investigators have studied lumbar support devices and spinal curvatures in sitting, however few have investigated a pain population and reported a quantitative…

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Technology platform development for targeted plasma metabolites in human heart failure

Heart failure is a multifactorial disease associated with staggeringly high morbidity and motility. Recently, alterations of multiple metabolites have been implicated in heart failure; however, the lack of an effective technology platform to assess these metabolites has limited our…

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Why Bedsharing and Breastfeeding Go Together, and What Could...

And I quote: “To achieve maximal security for the baby and optimal availability of breastfeeding, mothers are advised to take the baby of less than four months of age into their bed for feeding during the night, but afterwards to place the baby on its back into his own crib…” This is…

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Public urged not to buy or use unregistered pesticides

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (July 4) urged members of the public not to buy or use unregistered pesticides, as such products have not been evaluated by the AFCD and their safety has not been assessed.The AFCD…

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Land Registry releases statistics for first half of 2013

Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Land Registry today (July 4) released the following statistics for the first half of 2013.Land registration————————-* The number of sale and purchase agreements for all building units received for registration for the first half of 2013 was 39,077 (-35.6 per…

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Genetics of allergies is nothing to sneeze at

We’ve long known that allergies such as eczema, hay fever and asthma are caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. But we’ve been unclear about which genes are responsible. This week, my international research team published a study identifying…

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Adding chemotherapy after surgery for patients with advanced gastric cancer can reduce mortality risk

For patients with advanced gastric cancer, treatment with chemotherapy after surgery can reduce the risk of cancer related death by 34% over five years compared to surgery alone, researchers said at the 15th ESMO World Congress in Gastrointestinal Cancer. At the meeting Prof Sung Hoon…

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Royal Philips receives FDA clearance to market AlluraClarity live image guidance system in US

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its innovative AlluraClarity live image guidance system in the US. In close collaboration with leading clinicians in the field of…

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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Biomarker predicts heart attack risk based on response to aspirin therapy

3-Jul-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Sarah Averysarah.avery@duke.edu 919-660-1306Duke University Medical Center IMAGE: Researchers at Duke Medicine have solved some of the mysteries related to the use…

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