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Prevalence Of Concussion Effects Linked To 'Pot Of Gold' Lawsuits, Res
A new review of studies suggests that long-lasting symptoms of concussion -- subjective at best -- may increase when the outcome of a lawsuit is at stake. Christmas Trees &More
Information about Christmas tree types, selection and care, and traditions. Includes recipes for cookie ornaments, fun facts, and related links. From the University of Illinois Extension. Introduction to Tracheotomy
An online exhibit about "the tracheotomy —a medical procedure in which a tube is inserted through an incision in the windpipe to create an airway —[that] has been performed by physicians for over five thousand years."Features an illustrated description of the procedure, a brief history, and a short list of famous people who have had tracheotomies (including Pope John Paul II and William Rehnquist). From the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS). Wired Test 2007: The Canon HV20 -- Mos Def in More Ways Than Just Its
The HV20 makes even the cheesiest cat video look like it belongs on Discovery's HD Theater. Read Wired's take on this 1080i HD video powerhouse. NASA Prepares For Performing New Science On The Moon
NASA has selected proposals, including two from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., for future lunar science activities. In addition, the agency has established two new programs that will enhance research made possible by the Vision for Space Exploration. The proposals and programs are part of an effort by NASA to develop new opportunities to conduct important science investigations during the planned renewal of human exploration of the moon. New method fixes broken proteins to treat genetic diseases
Researchers have demonstrated how it could be possible to treat genetic diseases by enhancing the natural ability of cells to restore their own mutant proteins. In particular, they found that drugs called proteosome inhibitors could provide one way of manipulating cells into producing more of a so-called chaperone protein, named Hsp70, which helps amino acid chains fold into their proper protein form. Thinking Of A Loved One Can Reduce Your Pain
The mere thought of your loved one can reduce your pain, psychologists report. The study involved 25 women who had boyfriends with whom they had been in a good relationship for more than six months. Cleaning Machine Revitalizes LPs
We sold off our albums years ago, but analog die-hards will love the spectacular performance of VPI Industries' H-16.5 record cleaner. In Gadget Lab. Super Bowl Could Be Hazardous To Some Fans' Health, Doctor Says
It's fourth and long with 10 seconds on the clock. The anxiety builds. Epinephrine floods the bloodstream. Blood vessels constrict as the ball is snapped, causing a spike in blood pressure. No one said being a fan was easy, especially during the Super Bowl. But a University of Florida emergency medicine expert says for some fans the excitement and anxiety of the biggest game of the year can simply be too much. Emory Researchers Offer New Approach For Testing Potential HIV Vaccine
Emory University researchers have proposed a new design for HIV vaccine trials in animals that would more closely mimic how humans are exposed to the virus -- potentially giving AIDS researchers a more effective tool in developing successful treatments to prevent HIV infection.
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