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Risk Of Venuous Thrombosis In Long-haul Flights
Scientists provide the first absolute estimate of risk of venous thrombosis after air travel. Venous thrombosis has been linked to air travel since 1951 but despite a number of previous studies the absolute risk of symptomatic venous thrombosis after long-haul travel has not previously been calculated. The risk was particularly high in employees under age 30 years, women who used oral contraceptives, and individuals who were particularly short, tall, or overweight. New Study Tests Amitriptyline For Painful Bladder Syndrome
A new study will test an FDA-approved antidepressant for its potential to alleviate bladder pain for which there is no known cause and no effective therapy. Thousands, if not millions, of patients may benefit. The study is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Summers were wetter in the Middle Ages than they are today
The annual growth rings of oak trees provide researchers with information on summer droughts from late medieval times to the present. A Sampling of New Words and Senses From the New 2005 Copyright of Merr
"Find a sample of the nearly 100 new words and senses that have been added"in 2005 to this well-known dictionary of American English. Terms include "cybrarian (noun) ... a person whose job is to find, collect, and manage information that is available on the World Wide Web." Battery boost: Lithium-ion anode uses self-assembled nanocomposite mat
A new high-performance anode structure based on silicon-carbon nanocomposite materials could significantly improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries used in a wide range of applications from hybrid vehicles to portable electronics. Why Are Freshwater Mussels In Decline?
North America's diverse community of freshwater mussels has been on the decline for decades and is presently considered one of the continent's most endangered groups of animals. Mussels are a critical component of the food chain because they are a food source for aquatic and terrestrial vertebrates, and they provide nutrient and energy cycling in streams and lakes by filtering algae, bacteria, and organic matter from the water column. Grasse's Museums: International Perfume Museum
"Inaugurated in 1989 at Grasse [France], 'the cradle of traditional perfumery,' the International Perfume Museum's exceptional collections retrace the history of perfumes, and also that of soap, and make-up and cosmetics, over 4,000 years."The site features information about raw perfume materials and the perfume-making process, a virtual visit to a perfume factory, a history of perfume (with images of perfume bottles), historic cosmetic advertisements, and more. In French, Spanish, and English. New Cancer Gene Identified By Memorial Sloan-Kettering Scientists
Scientists at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) have identified a new cellular oncogene essential for the development of cancer. Oncogenes are genes that, when mutated or dysfunctional, lead normal cells to become cancerous. The investigators have named the gene POKEMON (for POK Erythroid Myeloid Ontogenic factor). What to Wear to School: The Great Debate Over Dress Codes and School U
This article discusses how "the most recent data indicates that 23%of American public elementary schools have a school uniform policy, but a new book makes the case that uniforms do not improve school safety or academic discipline."Discusses the pros and cons of school uniforms, and uniforms versus dress codes. Also includes links to related articles about clothing shopping for back to school, and to related sites. From Greatschools.net, a California nonprofit organization. [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...
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