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Decline In Breast Cancer Deaths Explained By Use Of Screening And Adju
Early detection through screening mammography and improved adjuvant treatment have contributed almost equally to the substantial decrease in breast cancer death rates over the past 10 to 15 years, researchers conclude in an unprecedented effort to parse out the factors that have led to the decline. Survivors Of Rare Ovarian Cancer Retain Fertility, Have Positive Relat
Ovarian germ cell tumor patients treated with platinum-based chemotherapy and fertility-sparing surgery are likely to retain their menstrual function and reproductive ability, according to the largest and most comprehensive survey of survivors ever conducted. Female Lacrosse Players At Higher Risk Than Males For Head, Face And E
Despite playing a game with less physical contact, female lacrosse players in high school and college suffer more injuries about the head than males. Until recently, the only required protective equipment for females was a mouth guard. This study of female lacrosse injuries supports the mandated use of protective eyewear. Renewable State Profile: California
Statistics on renewable energy generation in California, covering "conventional hydro"(hydropower), geothermal, solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources. Data is from 1999 to 2003. Includes links to other information about renewable energy in California. From the Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. Department of Energy. '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. If You Are Concerned About Your Child's Gender Behaviors: A Parent Gui
This "guide is a resource for parents who want information and advice on a child with gender-variant behaviors."The guide includes a definition of gender-variant behavior, a description of commonly seen behaviors, tips for supporting a gender-variant child (including preparing a child to deal with bullying), and advice on when to seek professional help. Available in English and Spanish. From the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. New Computer Program Prevents Crashes And Hacker Attacks
Today's computers have more than 2,000 times as much memory as the machines of yesteryear, yet programmers are still writing code as if memory is in short supply. Not only does this makeprograms crash annoyingly, but it also can make users vulnerable to hacker attacks, says computer scientist Emery Berger from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Government Gazettes Online
"Government Gazettes, which are published by federal governments worldwide, are the means through which the government can communicate to officials and the general public. Gazettes are useful not only to monitor the actions of the government, but also as primary source documentation in research. ... A description of the contents and coverage are included for each gazette."Browsable. From the University of Michigan School of Information. 'Speechless' And 'Mute' Help Break The Silence Of The Leaves
Researchers have discovered two genes that guide land plants to develop microscopic pores that they can open and close as if each pore was a tiny mouth. Without the genes plants won't develop any mouthlike pores, so the newly discovered genes have been named Speechless and Mute. Kamchatka Volcano Blows Its Top
Klyuchevskoy, a stratovolcano located in the north central region of the Kamchatka Peninsula, is blasting ash up to 32,000 feet in the air, and has diverted air traffic headed toward the Far East. This is the largest eruption to occur in the North Pacific in a decade.
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