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'Mismatched'Prostate Cancer Treatment More Common Than Expected
More than a third of men with early prostate cancer who participated in a study analyzing treatment choice received therapies that might not be appropriate, based on pre-existing problems with urinary, bowel or sexual function. The prevalence of these treatment "mismatches"could reflect patient unwillingness to discuss such problems with their physicians. 'Twinkle After Effect'Can Help Retinal Patients Detect Vision Loss Qui
Scientists have discovered a simple and inexpensive way for patients with retinal and other eye disease to keep track of changes in their vision loss. They demonstrate that a compelling visual illusion known as the induced twinkle after-effect can accurately identify the location and breadth of actual blind spots in people with retinal disease. Adult Pig Stem Cells Show Promise In Repairing Animals' Heart Attack D
Johns Hopkins scientists have successfully grown large numbers of stem cells taken from adult pigs' healthy heart tissue and used the cells to repair some of the tissue damage done to those organs by lab-induced heart attacks. Pigs' hearts closely resemble those in humans, making them a useful model in such research. Postcard &Greeting Card Museum
This site provides a history of postcards and greeting cards from Victorian times to the 20th century, including information about pioneers of the greeting card industry, and modern greeting card statistics. It features galleries of images of vintage cards for holidays and events, such as New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, birthdays, and birth announcements. From a greeting card company. Ugly Duckling Mole Rats Might Hold Key To Longevity
Who would have thought that the secrets to long life might exist in the naked, wrinkled body of one of the world's ugliest animals? Probably not many, but current research may be leading seekers of the Fountain of Youth to a strange little beast -- the naked mole rat. The naked mole rat is certainly not one of nature's cuddliest species. These small rodents are hairless, wrinkled, blind and buck-toothed. Information Searches That Solve Problems
This December 2007 survey found that people who "have faced one of several common government-related problems in the past two years are more likely to consult the internet than other sources"and "members of Gen Y [age 18-30] are the leading users of libraries for help solving problems and in more general patronage."Features highlights of survey findings, the full report and questionnaire, and the press release. From the Pew Internet and American Life Project. Calcium May Protect Women From Cancer
A University of Minnesota Cancer Center study found that women consuming more than 800 milligrams of calcium each day reduced their risk of colorectal cancer by as much as 26 to 46 percent. A 26 percent reduction in risk of colorectal cancer occurred regardless of whether the calcium intake was from diet or supplement. Cold Treatment Kills Fruit Fly On Citrus Fruits
Cold storage at temperatures of 2°or 3°C can effectively kill Queensland Fruit Fly in citrus stored for 14 to 16 days. This method provides an alternative to methyl bromide fumigation, which is toxic to citrus and shortens its shelf life. Methyl bromide is also being phased out in Australia because it is ozone depleting, according to researchers. Grocery Savings and Coupon Zone
"Resources for helping you save on food. Find information on double coupons, grocery store contact links and contact information, tips on saving on groceries, free menu lists, and shopping lists and other valuable information for saving on groceries."Also includes discussions about how grocery stores get you to spend more, starting a small coupon exchange club, and the pros and cons of grocery store loyalty programs. From About.com. Divers Find New Species In Aleutians
There are unknown creatures lurking under the windswept islands of the Aleutians. Scientists have discovered what may be three new marine organisms. During the dives, two potentially new species of sea anemones have been discovered. Another new species is a kelp or brown algae
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