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Bladder "Pacemaker"To Improve Quality Of Life For Incontinence Patient
InterStim therapy is an implanted stopwatch-sized device that acts as a 'pacemaker' by determining the rate of firing of the muscles in the pelvic floor and can change the way the bladder and bowel behaves. Truly filthy lucre
Scientists in Bristol have developed a new analytical technique that involves feeding bank notes into a mass spectrometer to help forensic scientists to quickly distinguish between notes contaminated with illicit drugs and money from general circulation Doctor's Gender May Hinder Early Diagnosis Of Heart Disease In Women
A doctor's gender may hinder early hinder early diagnosis of heart disease in women. Twice as many women as men aged 45-64 have undetected or "silent"myocardial infarctions, suggesting a general diagnosis problem. Despite the fact that all the patients gave case histories that should have resulted in a clear diagnosis of coronary heart disease, the results showed that doctors were significantly less certain about the diagnosis amongst women, particularly the 55 year olds, and also differences in how male and female doctors judged the cases of male and female patients. Fragile US Vaccine System Needs Improvement Despite Dramatic Gains In
A comprehensive system of vaccine development in the U.S. resulted in a reduction of 87 to more than 99 percent in illness from ten vaccine-preventable diseases during the twentieth century. These dramatic successes should not be taken for granted, however, as the vaccine system now faces numerous challenges in manufacturing and development. SNCC 1960-1966: Six Years of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Commi
Covers the first six years of the organization's history, presenting its stand and activities on nonviolence, the Vietnam War, white liberalism, feminism, and Black Power. Also find profiles of prominent members John Lewis, Julian Bond, Fannie Lou Hamer, Bob Moses, Ella Baker, and Stokeley Carmichael, and information on events (sit-ins, Freedom Rides, the Freedom Ballot, the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, and the 1963 March on Washington). Includes a timeline and sound files. Sleep Loss Linked To Psychiatric Disorders
In the first neural investigation into what happens to our emotional stability when we lose sleep, researchers have found that while a good night's rest can regulate our mood and help us cope with the next day's emotional challenges, sleep deprivation excessively boosts the part of the brain most closely connected to depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders. Large-scale Projects in Berlin: Memorial to the Murdered Jews in Europ
"On 25 June 1999 the German Bundestag passed a resolution on the construction of a Memorial to the murdered Jews in Europe."This site features an overview of the project (which was completed in 2005) and its design "by the New York architect, Peter Eisenman, [which] marks a radical departure from the traditional memorial concept."Provides a video showing images of the memorial. In English and German. From the Senate Department of Urban Development, Berlin. Using modern sequencing techniques to study ancient humans
DNA that is left in the remains of long-dead plants, animals or humans allows a direct look into the history of evolution. Environmental intuition on the web
 Intute is the Science, Engineering and Technology component of a JISC project based out of England’s University of Manchester and the Heriot-Watt University in Scotland. It offers a free online service with what it describes as the very best web resources for scientific research and education. Like the very best of the earliest web portals all entries are hand selected and evaluated, so there is a serious lack of spam (thank goodness).
Today, Intute announced a new, long-awaitedenvironment wing, to join the SET sections. I thought it worth mentioning this latest development as I write the Spotlightcolumn for the Intute site, which will mean greater coverage of environmental science and issues with the Bradley twist. The environment section already contains more than 3000 records which scientific journals, lecture note resources, government publications, information on non-profit organisations, and other websites under headings including: Agriculture and the Environment, Biodiversity and Conservation, Climate and Environment, Energy and Resources, Environmental Economics, Environmental Law and Legislation, Environmental Management, Environmental Policy, Landscapes and Landscape Architecture, Pollution Science, and Waste Management. According to an announcement from Intute: “Due to the nature of the subject area this section is likely to develop rapidly and may necessitate further changes to the headings. If you have an interest in this development you may like to follow the progress on the blog, new resources page, or by contacting the Content Coordinator for the section: jane.podmore-at–manchester.ac.uk or see the SET Blog  Cold Treatment Kills Fruit Fly On Citrus Fruits
Cold storage at temperatures of 2°or 3°C can effectively kill Queensland Fruit Fly in citrus stored for 14 to 16 days. This method provides an alternative to methyl bromide fumigation, which is toxic to citrus and shortens its shelf life. Methyl bromide is also being phased out in Australia because it is ozone depleting, according to researchers.
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