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Shaped-beam Radiosurgery Finds Success Treating Tiniest Lung Tumors
Patients with metastatic cancer tumors in their lungs are much more likely to live disease-free if they have an experimental treatment involving shaped-beam radiosurgery rather that conventional treatment, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center study. Unemployed Women At Higher Risk For Cardiovascular Disease
Women who have been fired or laid off from their jobs face not only emotional distress, but also have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers reported today at the at the Second International Conference on Women, Heart Disease and Stroke. Wired's How To Wiki: Spot a Fake iPhone and Other Knock-Off Electronic
Apple is undoubtedly counting on doting parents, love-blind fiances, and the spouses of the last remaining tech professionals who don't have one yet, to drop the $400 this holiday season necessary to bring an iPhone into their homes. And as with every status symbol, the iPhone has spawned a bevy of clones that look to take a bite out of Apple's market share either by undercutting a rather steep price point or by adding features and functionality where the iPhone left off. The WiredHow To Wiki gives a few tips on how to spot an iClone as well as presenting some examples of the ones that might be considered worthy alternatives. Everyone likes the underdog, so feel free to add a few iClones of your own. Volkswagen 'Nazi' Subpoena Points Up Social-Networking Privacy Policie
Volkswagen files a subpoena for the identity of a YouTube user who posted a Nazi-themed parody of a recent VW Golf commercial. The move highlights the privacy risks for users of video-sharing and social-networking sites, and no law requires the sites need to notify users of those subpoenas. Genes Linked To Suicidal Thinking During Antidepressant Treatment
Specific variations in two genes have been linked to suicidal thinking that sometimes occurs in people taking the most commonly prescribed class of antidepressants. Depending on the particular mix inherited, these versions increased the likelihood of such thoughts from 2- to 15-fold, a study found. About 1 percent of adult patients were deemed to be at high genetic risk. The findings may hold promise for genetic testing, as more such markers are identified. Allergy Molecule Identified
A vital molecule for resistance to food allergy has been identified offering a potential target for therapy. There is currently no way to treat food allergy; sufferers must avoid certain foods and keep adrenaline at hand. Scientists led by Dr. Claudio Nicoletti at the Institute of Food Research in Norwich have found a molecule that is absent during allergic responses. He suggests that by delivering allergens with this molecule, allergic reactions could be controlled. A Grim Fairy Tale
Guillermo del Toro's new movie, Pan's Labyrinth, brings stunning visuals and intense drama to the realm of fantasy. By Frank Rose from Wired magazine. Apple's 'Green' Notebook Doesn't Impress Environmentalists
When Steve Jobs announced the MacBook Air at Macworld, he touted its environmentally friendly construction. Greenpeace welcomed the new eco-talk, but said Apple could still be doing more. Study Evaluates Effectiveness Of Sonographically Guided Therapy In Pro
Soccer players with posterior ankle impingement can return to athletic activity rapidly with the use of a sonographically guided injection of steroid and anesthetic, according to a recent study conducted at Leeds Teaching Hospitals in Leeds, UK. Single-largest Biodiversity Survey Says Primary Rainforest Is Irreplac
As world leaders prepare to discuss conservation-friendly carbon credits in Bali and a regional initiative threatens a new wave of deforestation in the South American tropics, new research highlights once again the irreplaceable importance of primary rain forest.
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