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New Biomarkers For Lupus Found
A Wake Forest University School of Medicine team believes it has found biomarkers for lupus that also may play a role in causing the disease. Can Bilberry Extract Help Prevent Certain Cancers?
Cancer researchers are investigating whether extracts of bilberries can aid cancer prevention. Scientists have shown that bilberry extract decreases the development of colorectal cancer. Now they are looking to see how much of the bilberry extract actually gets into human tissue and whether there are changes in the tissue that may have been caused by the substance. A Standing Wheelchair
A Segway-like concept design empowers those with disabilities. In Gear Factor. Discovery Will Aid Identification Of Misregulated Genes In Rett Syndro
Adrian Bird of the University of Edinburgh and colleagues report today in the online issue of Molecular Cellthat the "Rett Syndrome protein", MeCP2, only binds to genes with a specific sequence of nucleotide bases. This knowledge will aid in the identification of the genes that are regulated by the gene MECP2. This work was supported, in part, by the Rett Syndrome Research Foundation (RSRF). Flood-Damaged Walls, Ceilings and Floors: Removing Moisture, Cleaning
"Be prepared to let flood-damaged walls, ceilings and floors dry for several weeks. If restoration work is completed before proper drying, mold and mildew will continue to grow. The result may be structural damage to your home ... and discomfort or illness to family members who have allergies."Provides information about getting the moisture out and methods for making repairs. From the National Agricultural Safety Database (NASD). Guide To Public Opinion Poll Web Sites: Polling Data From Around the W
This annotated compilation of websites "focuses on significant Internet sites concerning general public opinion polls, especially those providing polling results in usable formats."The scope does not include "Web and blog polls, as many are unscientific, biased, or oriented toward amateur efforts."From librarians Gary Thompson and Sean Conley, published in the October 2006 issue of C&RL News, a publication of the Association of College and Research Libraries of the American Library Association (ALA). Bullying Can Be Reduced But Many Common Approaches Ineffective
According to an Indiana University School of Medicine study, bullying can be curbed, but many common methods of dealing with the problem, such as classroom discussions, role playing or detention, are ineffective. Whole school interventions involving teachers, administrators and social workers committed to culture change are the most effective. Pediatricians need to be advocates to get schools to effectively intervene to improve environments where children study. Researchers Study Effects Of Aricept In Pediatric Brain Cancer Survivo
A pediatric oncologist at Brenner Children's Hospital is evaluating whether a drug typically used to treat Alzheimer's patients will help brain cancer survivors avoid the learning and memory problems that are common after radiation therapy. Nobody Inherits Your Organs
The transplant biz can get a little bit tricky because corpses can't own -- or be -- property. Plus: The perils of "sword throat." In Bodyhack. Lead in Children's Lunch Boxes
In this August 2005 press release "the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) announced it is filing lawsuits ... against makers and retailers of soft vinyl lunch boxes that can expose children to harmful levels of lead. The Center has also notified several other companies of violations under California's toxics law Proposition 65."Includes a FAQ, images, and information about testing vinyl lunch boxes you already own.
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