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Prehypertension Is 'On The Map' Of Cardiovascular Risk Factors
According to researchers studying postmenopausal women in the Women's Health Initiative, prehypertension exists in about 40 percent of postmenopausal women and it is associated with a 58 percent higher risk of cardiovascular death, regardless of ethnicity, compared to normal blood pressure. Google Print
A searchable archive of the full texts of books scanned from publishers and libraries. The site includes a discussion of what portions of materials are available for books that may still be under copyright protection: "you'll only see snippets of text directly around your search term. This snippet view is designed to help users ... make a decision about whether to go find a physical copy of the book." Marburg Virus Found In African Fruit Bats
A team of scientists reported findings demonstrating the presence of Marburg virus RNA genome and antibodies in a common species of African fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus). Marburg virus and the related Ebola virus have caused large outbreaks with high case fatalities (80-90%) in humans and great apes. No vaccine or drug therapy is available presently. Medical Teams Are Key To Patient Safety
Medical teams -- not individuals -- are critical to the prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections, as well as for the overall health, safety, and welfare of patients, according to an editorial by two Virginia Commonwealth University physicians published in today's issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. The Round Reading Room Comes to an End
This 1997 article appeared on the occasion of the closure of the British Library's Round Reading Room. The article describes how the room came to be through the work of "Antonio Panizzi, an Italian revolutionary who had been forced to flee his native Modena for permanent exile in England, [who] was made keeper of printed books and then, in 1856, principal librarian"and who designed the space. From The New York Times. [Ironic] Professional beggars prowling about the streets of Moroccan c
The government plans to crack down on the scam used by faux beggars in growing numbers for a kind of "emotional blackmail", a cabinet minister was quoted as saying... Navdanya: Seed Sovereignty
Introduction to the seed-related activities of this organization (based in New Delhi, India) founded by scientist and environmentalist Dr. Vandana Shiva. Topics include techniques for seed saving (collection and storage of seeds for future use), the role of "beej rakshaks"(seed keepers), and political actions in India. The "Food sovereignty"section of this website contains additional information about crop diversity. Minimally invasive surgery removes sinus tumor without facial disfigur
With the advances in sinus endoscopy, many tumors can now be removed directly through the nose, avoiding the need for facial incisions or a craniotomy. Complications are decreased and recovery is faster. Feature: Thich Nhat Hanh
2003 interview with Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, whose teachings focus on peace and nonviolence. Includes photos, video clips, a bibliography, and related links. From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) program "Religion and Ethics Newsweekly." Researchers Reverse Symptoms In Mice Of Leading Inherited Cause Of Men
Researchers have, for the first time, reversed symptoms of mental retardation and autism in mice. The study may lead to new drug therapies for a leading inherited cause of mental retardation (Fragile X Syndrome) and some types of autism.
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