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North Caucasus: At a Glance
Profile of this "part of Russia that slopes up towards the main ridge of the Caucasus mountains, often considered the border between Europe and Asia."Provides descriptions of the republics and regions in the area (Chechnya, Ingushetia, North Ossetia, Dagestan, Kabardino-Balkaria, South Ossetia, and Abkhazia) and the conflicts in this "volatile mountainous region."From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Simple Blood Test May Help To Predict Cardiovascular Risk In Older Wom
White blood cell (WBC) count may predict cardiovascular events and risk of death in postmenopausal women who are not currently identified by traditional cardiovascular risk factors, according to an article in the March 14 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Diesel Exhaust May Increase Risk In Patients With Heart Disease
Air pollution could be putting patients with heart disease at risk by affecting blood vessels and clotting, researchers warn. A recent study measured the effects of diesel exhaust on heart and blood vessel function in men who have previously experienced a heart attack. The research found that inhalation of diesel exhaust caused changes in the heart's electrical activity, suggesting that air pollution reduces the amount of oxygen available to the heart during exercise. Significant Reduction In Blood Pressure With Implantable Device System
A device first implanted in the United States at the University of Rochester Medical Center as part of a clinical trial is showing a significant reduction in blood pressure in patients who suffer from severe hypertension and cannot control their condition with medications or lifestyle changes. FDA Works To Speed The Advent Of New, More Effective Personalized Medi
Pharmacogenomics allows health care providers to identify sources of an individual's profile of drug response and predict the best possible treatment option for this individual. For example, genomic tests are helping to identify cancers that have a good chance of responding to a particular medication or regimen. This technology has enabled the development of targeted therapies like Herceptin for metastatic breast cancer, Gleevec for chronic myeloid leukemia and Erbitux for metastatic colorectal cancer. [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an Englishamateur league mat
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. Remote-control Nanoparticles Deliver Drugs Directly Into Tumors
Scientists have devised remotely controlled nanoparticles that, when pulsed with an electromagnetic field, release drugs to attack tumors. With the ability to see the clumped particles, researchers asked the next question: "Can we talk back to them?"The answer is yes, the team found. Humor Can Increase Hope, Research Shows
Laughter might be the best medicine for transforming the faintest of glimmers of hope into an eternal spring, reveals research at Texas A&M University that shows humor may significantly increase a person's level of hope. What Makes A Great Movie?
Psychologists analyzed thousands of films to get at the formula for critical acclaim and box-office success. A film that wins critical acclaim is likely to be an R-rated drama, adapted from a prize-winning play or book and based on a true story. It is unlikely to be a sequel or remake, a comedy or musical, a summer release, a big-budget project, have a PG-13 rating, open on numerous screens or do a big box office on the first weekend. Researchers Find New Genes Necessary To Make Embryo
Researchers at New York University and the medical schools at Harvard and Yale universities have identified new genes necessary for embryonic development, according to findings published in the latest issue of Genome Research. This discovery is an important step toward a complete mapping of which parts of the genome are required for embryonic development.
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