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One In Eight World Trade Center Rescue And Recovery Workers Developed
One in eight rescue and recovery workers (12.4%) had probable post-traumatic stress disorder when they were interviewed in 2003 and 2004. The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) varied significantly by occupation, with rates ranging from 6.2% among police officers to 21.2% among unaffiliated volunteers (those who were not working with an organization such as the Red Cross). The prevalence of PTSD in the U.S. population is roughly 4% at any given time. Celiac disease and food additive
An enzyme added to foods containing gluten could put an end to the misery of celiac disease for many sufferers, allowing them to eat almost anything they fancy without having to worry about the effects on their digestive system.Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine in which an abnormal reaction to the [...] Let's Play: A Guide to Toys for Children With Special Needs
Descriptions of toys appropriate for children with physical impairments, hearing impairments, blindness and low vision, and developmental disabilities. Lists dolls, stuffed toys, games, puzzles, educational toys, and more. "Toys in this Guide were tested by more than 100 children with a variety of special needs at 10 centers across the country."From the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). Education, Careers, and Outreach in Toxicology and Environmental Healt
Collection of resources on toxicology and environmental health for those interested in careers in these fields. The site covers education, career options, continuing education, accreditation boards, and professional societies. Also includes resources for K-12 education and links to international organizations. From the National Library of Medicine. Are all snowflakes different
The short answer is no. Despite what you may have heard some snowflakes are exactly the same shape and size as other snowflakes.The long answer follows:Jon Nelson, a researcher with Ritsumeikan University in Japan, has studied snowflakes for fifteen years, and has some interesting insights into their delicate structures. He points out that the old [...] Vital Step In Cellular Migration Described By Medical Researchers
A vital molecular step in cell migration, the movement of cells within the body during growth, tissue repair and the body's immune response to invading pathogens, has been demonstrated by researchers in the UCSD School of Medicine. Drug Study For Brain Cancer Shows Promising Results
A clinical study on the use of a drug to extend the survival of patients with the most common and aggressive type of brain cancer, has yielded results that were significantly better than expected. How to write a successful science thesis
This concise guide to the art of writing a scientific thesis demonstrates how you can wring the max. from your results with the min. of effort, at least that’s what the jacket claims.The book is based on a proven concept that assumes no special writing talent and builds on the model of the previous publication [...] Climate Pollution From Aviation Increasing
EU environment ministers have failed to seize a key opportunity to curbemissions from the aviation sector through the European Emissions Trading Scheme, WWF said at the conclusion of the EU Environment Council in Brussels. Scientists estimate that the effect of aviation emissions on the climate is up to five times the impact of emissions occurring on the ground. Study Casts Doubt On Lung Treatment For Preterm Infants
Contrary to an earlier finding, inhaled nitric oxide therapy (a treatment for lung problems in premature infants) does not reduce the infant's chances for death or further lung problems, according to a study by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development of the National Institutes of Health.
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