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The Encyclopedia of Diderot &d'Alembert: Collaborative Translation Pro
"This site has been designed to make accessible to teachers, students, and other interested English-language readers translations of articles from the Encyclopédie edited by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert in the 18th century."Articles are browsable (by translated title, original title, or subject) and searchable (with options for Boolean, proximity, and bibliography searches). Also provides original French articles. From the University of Michigan Library and the Digital Library Extension Service (DLXS). New High-tech Tool For Brain Disorders, Gamma Knife, Now In Use
A new advanced noninvasive, radiosurgery tool for treating a variety of brain disorders -- including tumors has become available. Called the Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion, the machine is the latest generation in gamma knife radiosurgery, a noninvasive technology that delivers a finely focused, high dose of radiation to a specific area of the brain. Regular Moderate Exercise May Decrease The Risk Of Ovarian Cancer
A new study found that regular moderate recreational and work-related physical activity may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. Doctors Link Common Chemotherapy Drug To Jawbone Necrosis
Doctors at Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center recently discovered a link between a common chemotherapy drug and a serious bone disease called osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). The discovery, published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, prompted both the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Novartis, the manufacturer of bisphosphonates used in cancer chemotherapy, to issue warnings earlier this fall to physicians and dentists about the risk for this potential adverse effect. Pirate Soul: History
This attractive site includes an overview of piracy, covering history from the 14th century B.C. to the 19th century, notable pirates (Blackbeard, Kidd, Black Bart, and others), pirates' codes of conduct and other aspects of pirate life, weapons and treasure, and the Jolly Roger. From the Pirate Soul Museum in Key West, Florida. 'Virtual Colonoscopy' Effective In Finding Most Polyps But May Miss Sm
A type of noninvasive "virtual colonoscopy"can diagnose medium to large polyps as well as traditional colorectal probes can, but it may miss some smaller yet potentially cancerous growths, according to a new review of studies. The Rowland Collection
Website of an archive devoted to Santa Cruz, California, historians Jeannette and Leon Rowland. Contains searchable transcriptions of approximately 10,000 index cards of research notes by the Rowlands, "pertaining to the history of Santa Cruz and its people, from pre-Statehood to the middle of the 20th century."Also includes biographical information on the Rowlands, and a bibliography of works by Leon Rowland. From Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz. New NHLBI-sponsored Study Shows Programs Can Teach Children To Eat Hea
Parents, take heart: You can teach your child to eat healthier. A study of preadolescent children found that those who attended a behaviorally oriented nutrition education program and were taught to follow a diet low in saturated fat and dietary cholesterol adopted significantly better dietary habits over several years compared to their peers who received only general nutritional information. Molecular Pathway May Predict Chemotherapy Effectiveness
A common molecular pathway could help physicians predict which lung cancer patients will benefit from chemotherapy drugs, according to new research. Known as the retinoblastoma (RB) tumor suppressor, this fundamental molecule regulates cell proliferation in the body. Research has shown that the RB pathway is either entirely inactive or altered in most human cancers. Scientists are beginning to use its actions as a "biomarker"for how tumors will respond to different therapies. Now researchers have found that "turning off"the RB pathway in lung cancer cells resulted in an altered response to chemotherapy agents and more cancer cell death. Many Babies Who Suffer From Bronchiolitis Are Inherently Predisposed
Scientists have found that a large proportion of infants who suffer from bronchiolitis have an inherent predisposition to the disease. The disease is the most prevalent acute wheezing disorder in infants and is the most common cause of admission to hospital in the first year of life in the developed world.
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