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Testing For Joint Substance In Blood Might Improve Diagnosis Of Osteoa
Measuring a biological chemical called hyaluronan found naturally in joints and the fluid that lubricates cartilage might enable doctors to diagnose osteoarthritis of the knee and hip earlier or more accurately, a new study concludes. Improving diagnosis of the painful inflammatory disorder should become increasingly important as baby boomer age, doctors say. china.org.cn: China Internet Information Center
Country background and news from this "authorized government portal site to China ... published under the auspices of the China International Publishing Group and the State Council Information Office in Beijing."Provides facts and figures, government structure, news and feature articles, and pages on specific topics such as the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, flooding in China, and Beijing's museums and galleries. Also include recipes. Available in several languages. Greenhouse Gas Burial: Storing Unwanted Carbon Dioxide In Unmineable C
Deep coal seams that are not commercially viable for coal production could be used for permanent underground storage of carbon dioxide generated by human activities, thus avoiding atmospheric release, according to two studies published in the Journal of Environment and Pollution. An added benefit of storing carbon dioxide in this way is that additional useful methane will be displaced from the coal beds. Adults With Disabilities In Delaware In Only 'Fair'To 'Poor'Health, St
One of every seven adult Delawareans has at least one disability, and the general health of these residents with disabilities is only "fair"to "poor,"according to a landmark study. FBI Still Losing Laptops
Between three and four FBI laptops are lost or stolen each month and the agency often can't say whether data on the machines is sensitive or classified, according to the DOJ. By the Associated Press. No More Hiroshima Earrings
This article from 1999 describes how "an American museum has stopped selling earrings in the shape of the nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945."Includes an image of the earrings, which are miniature replicas of "Little Boy"and "Fat Man,"the atomic bombs dropped in August 1945 on those cities in Japan. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Music and exercise
Over on Alex King’s blog, they’re offering suggestions for his workout playlist. Dozens of comments have rolled in with music ranging from Eye of the Tiger to Linkin Park to Pussycat Dolls and everything in between.One suggestion I don’t think I saw in the comments was simply not to listen to music at all while [...] UF Scientist Finds Unexpected Link Between Cat And Human AIDS Viruses
Cats vaccinated with an experimental strain of the human AIDS virus appear to be at least as well-protected against the feline version of the disease as those immunized with the vaccine currently used by veterinarians. Hormone Aldosterone Is Promising Target For Stroke Treatment
A bi-polar hormone that can contribute to strokes and minimize their damage is emerging as a therapeutic target in the battle against these brain attacks, researchers say. Despite better management of blood pressure -- the number-one risk factor for strokes -- stroke incidence is not declining and aging baby boomers likely will cause rates to spike. Olive Oil Contains Natural Anti-inflammatory Agent
A naturally occurring chemical found in extra-virgin olive oils is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, report scientists from the Monell Chemical Senses Center and collaborators. Named oleocanthal by the researchers, the compound inhibits activity of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, a pharmacological action shared by ibuprofen. The finding is significant because inflammation increasingly is believed to play a key role in a variety of chronic diseases.
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