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Former Justice Asks Congress for Alzheimer's Aid
Wed, 14 May 2008 16:37:00 -0400
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor testifies Wednesday before the U.S. Senate's Special Committee on Aging about her husband's struggle with Alzheimer's. It is the first time O'Connor has spoken publicly and at length about the disease. She urges Congress to speed research on finding a cure. Her husband's diagnosis was the main reason she stepped down from the court in 2005. She says he is "not in very good shape."
Study: Ultrasound Boosts Breast Cancer Detection
Tue, 13 May 2008 16:38:00 -0400
Adding an ultrasound exam to a standard mammogram may increase the detection of breast cancer in women at high risk for the disease, a recent study suggests. However, the method is more prone to producing a false positive, possibly leading to unneeded biopsies.
Mammoth Tomatoes Arose from Genetic Mutation
Mon, 12 May 2008 13:10:00 -0400
Those softball-size tomatoes at the supermarket get their heft from a simple genetic mutation that creates extra compartments.
Study: Smart Fruit Flies Are Finished First
Sat, 10 May 2008 18:28:00 -0400
The New York Times ran an article this week about a study that found intelligent fruit flies don't live as long as unintelligent ones. The scientist who performed the study, Tadeusz Kawecki, talks about what this means for the smart-guys of bugs and humans alike.
Neil Young Honored with Namesake Spider
Sat, 10 May 2008 10:43:00 -0400
A biologist at East Carolina University has named a new species of trapdoor spider after rocker Neil Young.
Study: Sahara Gradually Dried Up Over 6,000 Years
Fri, 09 May 2008 10:00:00 -0400
What made the Sahara Desert go dry — and are there ancient waters still hidden below the sands? In a controversial study published in the journal Science researchers argue that the drying of the Sahara took place over thousands of years — not suddenly as was previously thought.
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Blood in semen: What are the causes?
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600
Blood in semen (hemospermia) is relatively uncommon and rarely serious. Learn more.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Vaginal yeast infections: Are home remedies effective?
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600
Many natural products purport to prevent or cure vaginal yeast infections without prescription medication.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Back pain relief: Ergonomic chair or fitness ball?
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600
For back pain relief, a properly fitted ergonomic chair is generally the best choice.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Borderline personality disorder
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600
Borderline personality disorder — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment and self-care strategies.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Stress assessment
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600
Stress assessment — Pinpoint your stress level and get tips for managing your stress.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Kidney failure, acute
Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600
Acute kidney failure — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes of sudden loss of kidney function.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Harvard Medicine
Young Students Celebrate Science & Health at HMS Social Justice Event
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:19:01 -0400
Each spring, HMS' Office for Diversity & Community Partnership's Reflection in Action: Building Healthy Communities™ gives 6th-9th graders in Boston and Cambridge a novel and exciting incentive to learn about science, health, and social justice issues by linking the arts with science. Related information at Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity and Community Partnership
April 22 Strategic Planning Message from Dean Flier
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:38:14 -0400
Gender Differences in Grant Applications and Funding for HMS Faculty
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:35:40 -0400
When a faculty subcommittee of the HMS/HSDM Joint Committee on the Status of Women looked at grant applications and funding for HMS faculty, they found that gender disparities in academic rank play a key role in funding disparities overall.
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Former Justice Asks Congress for Alzheimer's Aid
Wed, 14 May 2008 16:37:00 -0400
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor testifies Wednesday before the U.S. Senate's Special Committee on Aging about her husband's struggle with Alzheimer's. It is the first time O'Connor has spoken publicly and at length about the disease. She urges Congress to speed research on finding a cure. Her husband's diagnosis was the main reason she stepped down from the court in 2005. She says he is "not in very good shape."
Study: Ultrasound Boosts Breast Cancer Detection
Tue, 13 May 2008 16:38:00 -0400
Adding an ultrasound exam to a standard mammogram may increase the detection of breast cancer in women at high risk for the disease, a recent study suggests. However, the method is more prone to producing a false positive, possibly leading to unneeded biopsies.
Mammoth Tomatoes Arose from Genetic Mutation
Mon, 12 May 2008 13:10:00 -0400
Those softball-size tomatoes at the supermarket get their heft from a simple genetic mutation that creates extra compartments.
Study: Smart Fruit Flies Are Finished First
Sat, 10 May 2008 18:28:00 -0400
The New York Times ran an article this week about a study that found intelligent fruit flies don't live as long as unintelligent ones. The scientist who performed the study, Tadeusz Kawecki, talks about what this means for the smart-guys of bugs and humans alike.
Neil Young Honored with Namesake Spider
Sat, 10 May 2008 10:43:00 -0400
A biologist at East Carolina University has named a new species of trapdoor spider after rocker Neil Young.
Study: Sahara Gradually Dried Up Over 6,000 Years
Fri, 09 May 2008 10:00:00 -0400
What made the Sahara Desert go dry — and are there ancient waters still hidden below the sands? In a controversial study published in the journal Science researchers argue that the drying of the Sahara took place over thousands of years — not suddenly as was previously thought.
MayoClinic.com Full Feed
Blood in semen: What are the causes?
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600
Blood in semen (hemospermia) is relatively uncommon and rarely serious. Learn more.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Vaginal yeast infections: Are home remedies effective?
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600
Many natural products purport to prevent or cure vaginal yeast infections without prescription medication.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Back pain relief: Ergonomic chair or fitness ball?
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600
For back pain relief, a properly fitted ergonomic chair is generally the best choice.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Borderline personality disorder
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600
Borderline personality disorder — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment and self-care strategies.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Stress assessment
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600
Stress assessment — Pinpoint your stress level and get tips for managing your stress.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Kidney failure, acute
Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600
Acute kidney failure — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes of sudden loss of kidney function.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Harvard Medicine
Young Students Celebrate Science & Health at HMS Social Justice Event
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:19:01 -0400
Each spring, HMS' Office for Diversity & Community Partnership's Reflection in Action: Building Healthy Communities™ gives 6th-9th graders in Boston and Cambridge a novel and exciting incentive to learn about science, health, and social justice issues by linking the arts with science. Related information at Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity and Community Partnership
April 22 Strategic Planning Message from Dean Flier
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:38:14 -0400
Gender Differences in Grant Applications and Funding for HMS Faculty
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:35:40 -0400
When a faculty subcommittee of the HMS/HSDM Joint Committee on the Status of Women looked at grant applications and funding for HMS faculty, they found that gender disparities in academic rank play a key role in funding disparities overall.
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A: About AllExperts: expert guidance from real people helping to answer your questionsAHRQ: Clinical Information: Clinical information on evidence-based practice, clinical guidelines, medical effectiveness, pharmaceutical therapy, new technology, screening and preventive services, outcomes research, and the National Guideline Clearinghouse.
Australian Association of Academic General Practice: A non-profit association to further research and teaching by general practice physicians in Australia.
Bio-Forum.net: Research discussion group.
Center for Evidence-Based Medicine: The goal of this website is to help develop, disseminate, and evaluate resources that can be used to practise and teach EBM for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education for health care professionals from a variety of clinical disciplines. This site also serves as a support for the ...
Controlled Trials from History: A historical examination of research methods designed to reduce biases in studies assessing the effects of health care, social care and education. Contains many images of historical items.
Evidence-based Decision Making: The primary purpose of this site is to provide access to a set of tools to promote the principles of evidence-based decision making in intensive care.
Inside Medicine: Get the latest research on the treatment and prevention of serious diseases and medical conditions. Detailed research descriptions from top medical journals worldwide.
Life and Molecular Medicine: Molecular Medicine is a scientific field that covers the applications of Molecular Biology techniques in Medicine. The topic of Molecular Biology covers a wide range of subjects including Gene Therapy, Genetic Testing, Human cloning, and the new and exciting area of Stem Cell research and its pos...
Medical Hypotheses: A forum for the presentation and criticism of ideas in medicine and the related biomedical sciences.
National Institutes of Health (NIH): Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The NIH website offers health information for the p...
SoCRA: Home page for the Society of Clinical Research Associates. A professional organization to promote excellence in the field of clinical trials.
Survey Research Group: Survey Research Group provides medical research questionnaires, women's health analysis, data analysis software, research health statistics.
The UK Health Technology Assessment Programme: HTA - an NHS programme of commissioned research in health technology assessment
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF): Panel of health care experts that evaluates the latest scientific evidence on clinical preventive services. AHRQ will release new recommendations as they are completed.
WebExhibits Directory-Medicine: Interesting topics in biomedicine.
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