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Mayo Clinic First To Use Pharmacogenomics To Treat Inherited Kidney Di Mayo Clinic researchers have used pharmacogenomics to develop a test and treatment for an inherited kidney disorder that can cause organ failure in children and young adults. The findings appear in the current issue of the journal Kidney International. Pharmacogenomics tailors treatment to an individual's genetic makeup to maximize the therapeutic response. ... LII: This Week's Batch, January 20, 2005 This week we bring you profiles of Condoleeza Rice and Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, an assessment of tsunami damage and guidance for journalists covering disasters, Black history sites and native American enterprises, mangroves and songbirds, and more. In More New This Week, In More New This Week , read up on wood, tularemia, artist Dan Flavin, San Francisco history, rock art in northern England, and other can't-miss sites. Bon appetit from the LII team: librarian-editors Karen, Wendy, Jennifer, Maria, Pat, Tom, and Charlotte, and our 100-and-change contributors. Contrast Agent Allows Quicker, More Thorough MRI Screening Of Living L A single dose of the contrast agent gadobenate dimeglumine can help liver donors avoid multiple MRI examinations during the screening process, cutting down on time and cost without compromising accuracy, say researchers from the Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, Korea. Toxic Byproducts of Carbon Nanotube Manufacturing: Are There Green Alt A new analysis of byproducts discharged to the environment during production of carbon nanotubes -- expected to become the basis of multibillion dollar industries in the 21st century -- has identified cancer-causing compounds, air pollutants and other substances of concern. The data could help the nanotechnology industry avoid unanticipated health and environmental problems that have plagued other technologies, the researchers say. Las Vegas and Water in the West This site provides access to hundreds of photographs relating to the history of water in Las Vegas. The site features a large sample of images concerning the planning and construction of Hoover Dam. Searchable, or browsable by topic such as Black Canyon, Colorado River, and tunnels. From the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries. Nuclear Analysis Reveals Secrets Of Inca Burial Site Researchers have applied a unique nuclear analytic technique to pottery found at an ancient burial site high in the Andes mountains, and believe that the girl buried at this site was transported more than 600 miles in a ceremonial pilgrimage - revealing some customs and rituals of the ancient Inca empire. Local Harvest Search or browse to find "all the farmers' markets, family farms, locally-grown produce, grass-fed meats, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area."Iincludes farmers' markets, U-Pick farms, farm stands, meat/dairy/egg producers, and more. Listings include locations, contact information, and lists of available products by season. Soccer Burns More Fat Than Jogging A new scientific experiment shows that soccer is better for your health than jogging. Researchers believe that soccer can be used to actively fight obesity. Soccer is not just a game of fun. The research shows that a game of soccer two to three times a week is profoundly health-improving. As a matter of fact, the beneficial effects are so massive that it beats jogging. Patients lack knowledge of medications they were given in hospital, st In a new study to asses patient awareness of medications prescribed during a hospital visit, 44 percent of patients believed they were receiving a medication they were not, and 96 percent were unable to recall the name of at least one medication that they had been prescribed during hospitalization. MedlinePlus: Rehabilitation Compilation of links to consumer material about rehabilitation methods such as physical therapy, art therapy, therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, and massage. Covers rehabilitation for some specific conditions, such as stroke and vestibular disorders. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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