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Undiagnosed OSA Patients Have Altered Cardiovascular Responses During
People with untreated obstructive sleep apnea have altered cardiovascular responses during recovery from maximal exercise. These results suggest an imbalance in the autonomic control of heart rate during recovery, and may be an early clinical sign of the progression of OSA. [Ironic] An Italian pensioner committed suicide after his wife fell in
Recalling the end of Romeo and Juliet, the 70-year-old man, Ettore, who had sat by his wife's bedside for four months after she slipped into a coma following a heart attack, finally gave up hope and gassed himself in the garage of his family home.Less than a day later, his wife, Rossana, woke up in her hospital bed in Padua and immediately asked for him. University of California (UC): Hurricane Katrina Aftermath and Recover
UC campuses, medical centers, and national laboratories "are working to identify the personnel [and] expertise ... to support the immediate clinical and public health emergency needs, as well as the long-term health recovery efforts, in the Gulf Coast region."Locate campuses, labs, and UC experts who can help with "issues related to natural disaster detection, preparedness, infrastructure reconstruction, mental health and other relief efforts."Includes information for affected students. Privatization Strategy
Privatization is the process by which "businesses or assets are transferred from the public to the private sector."The "papers and links gathered here deal with the objectives, experiences and designs of privatization. They also discuss implementation issues, such as methods of sale and the management of privatization revenues. Finally, special attention is given to working with stakeholders during the privatization process, particularly on handling labor adjustment and communicating policy."From the World Bank. Gamers Rave About PS3
Sony Expo in Honolulu sees gamers drooling over the new PlayStation 3, eager to buy. Shortages are anticipated and pre-orders are already being hawked on eBay for many times the sticker price. Antidepressant Found To Extend Lifespan In C. Elegans
The antidepressant mianserin can extend the lifespan of the the roundworm by about 30 percent. The drug may act by mimicking the effects of caloric restriction, which has been shown to retard the effects of aging in a variety of animals ranging from worms and flies to mammals. DNA May Help Build Next Generation of Chips
A significant breakthrough by IBM researchers brings them closer in their quest to create tiny DNA-based circuit boards that could have a resolution of as little as 6 nanometers.
 College of Forest Resources Fact Sheets
This series of fact sheets covers forestry topics such as forest engineering, policy, marketing and trade of forest products, restoration and remediation, and urban forestry. Publications concern forests and forestry in Washington state and beyond. From the University of Washington College of Forest Resources. Special Report: The Monarchy
Collection of stories and opinion pieces about Britain's royal family. Includes links to material about the Queen Mother (1900-2002), Princess Margaret, the golden jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2002, and the Act of Settlement. Includes photos and links to related sites. From the Guardian Unlimited, the online companion to the British newspaper The Guardian. St. Joseph's Provides Tissue Processing Services To Researchers In Hop
A special research program at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is providing a safe and vital research component to scientists in hopes of finding new treatments and cures for a variety of disorders.
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