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Study: Parasites Sometimes Essential
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0400
Parasites get little attention. But a new study shows that parasites can sometimes be an impressive presence in an ecosystem. A study of three Pacific estuaries found that parasites there actually outweighed larger animals, such as birds.
Study On Viagra For Depressed Women Scrutinized
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:12:00 -0400
A new study suggests that Viagra may help women who experience sexual dysfunction as a side effect of drug treatment for depression. Some researchers doubt the study's findings and say more work needs to be done.
Neuroscience Helps Marketers Judge Ads' Impact
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:37:00 -0400
For decades, television networks have relied on ratings to sell advertisements. Now, a company, NeuroFocus, studies the brain's responses to TV scenes and commercials to find out more about a viewer's attention span, memory and level of engagement.
Cholesterol Study Sinks Drug Makers' Stocks
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:31:00 -0400
A study released Monday of adults with heart disease found no evidence that using cholesterol drugs Vytorin and Zetia lowers heart-valve disease. The study's results sent shares of the companies that make the drugs tumbling.
Chronic Procrastination On The Rise, Professor Says
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00:00 -0400
Steve Inskeep has today's Last Word in business.
Stomach Bacteria Could Prevent Asthma
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:48:00 -0400
Several years ago, researchers proposed the provocative idea that bacteria living in the human stomach could be responsible for the development of some stomach ulcers. New research suggests, however, that those bacteria may not be all bad.
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Social support: Tap this tool to reduce stress
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Social support networks provide many health benefits — how to build, maintain these essential relationships.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Exercise: Rev up your routine to reduce stress
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Exercise helps reduce your stress. Find out why and how physical activity relieves stress.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Stress relief from laughter? Yes, no joke
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Laughter is powerful stress-relief medicine — discover how to fire up your sense of humor.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this prenatal diagnostic test.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Social support: Tap this tool to reduce stress
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Social support networks provide many health benefits — how to build, maintain these essential relationships.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Problem solving: Find solutions for your stressors
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Stress management — Problem solving is essential to reducing stress. Follow these simple steps.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Harvard Medicine
New Language for Modeling Biological Processes
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:45:27 -0400
Jeremy Gunawardena and colleagues have developed a new computer language for modeling biological phenomenon. The language—called Little b—can “think” like cells and molecular mechanisms. Additional disease-related research information at Consumer information
Cause Clarified for Alzheimer’s Dementia
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:38:51 -0400
A recent study provides insight into how Alzheimer’s disease begins, and how it might be treated. More topics at Alzheimer's disease Additional disease-related research news at Consumer information
Autism Genes Tied to Glitches in Early Learning
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:27:48 -0400
A recent study by instructor Eric Morrow and professor Christopher A. Walsh may explain why some kids appear quite normal in the first year or two of life and develop trouble during cognitive development. Additional topics at Genetics
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Study: Parasites Sometimes Essential
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0400
Parasites get little attention. But a new study shows that parasites can sometimes be an impressive presence in an ecosystem. A study of three Pacific estuaries found that parasites there actually outweighed larger animals, such as birds.
Study On Viagra For Depressed Women Scrutinized
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:12:00 -0400
A new study suggests that Viagra may help women who experience sexual dysfunction as a side effect of drug treatment for depression. Some researchers doubt the study's findings and say more work needs to be done.
Neuroscience Helps Marketers Judge Ads' Impact
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:37:00 -0400
For decades, television networks have relied on ratings to sell advertisements. Now, a company, NeuroFocus, studies the brain's responses to TV scenes and commercials to find out more about a viewer's attention span, memory and level of engagement.
Cholesterol Study Sinks Drug Makers' Stocks
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:31:00 -0400
A study released Monday of adults with heart disease found no evidence that using cholesterol drugs Vytorin and Zetia lowers heart-valve disease. The study's results sent shares of the companies that make the drugs tumbling.
Chronic Procrastination On The Rise, Professor Says
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00:00 -0400
Steve Inskeep has today's Last Word in business.
Stomach Bacteria Could Prevent Asthma
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:48:00 -0400
Several years ago, researchers proposed the provocative idea that bacteria living in the human stomach could be responsible for the development of some stomach ulcers. New research suggests, however, that those bacteria may not be all bad.
All MayoClinic.com Topics
Social support: Tap this tool to reduce stress
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Social support networks provide many health benefits — how to build, maintain these essential relationships.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Exercise: Rev up your routine to reduce stress
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Exercise helps reduce your stress. Find out why and how physical activity relieves stress.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Stress relief from laughter? Yes, no joke
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Laughter is powerful stress-relief medicine — discover how to fire up your sense of humor.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this prenatal diagnostic test.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Social support: Tap this tool to reduce stress
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Social support networks provide many health benefits — how to build, maintain these essential relationships.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Problem solving: Find solutions for your stressors
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0000
Stress management — Problem solving is essential to reducing stress. Follow these simple steps.Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com
Harvard Medicine
New Language for Modeling Biological Processes
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:45:27 -0400
Jeremy Gunawardena and colleagues have developed a new computer language for modeling biological phenomenon. The language—called Little b—can “think” like cells and molecular mechanisms. Additional disease-related research information at Consumer information
Cause Clarified for Alzheimer’s Dementia
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:38:51 -0400
A recent study provides insight into how Alzheimer’s disease begins, and how it might be treated. More topics at Alzheimer's disease Additional disease-related research news at Consumer information
Autism Genes Tied to Glitches in Early Learning
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:27:48 -0400
A recent study by instructor Eric Morrow and professor Christopher A. Walsh may explain why some kids appear quite normal in the first year or two of life and develop trouble during cognitive development. Additional topics at Genetics
Sites:
Albert Einstein College of Medicine: Summary of biomedical research being conducted-from Yeshiva Univ., NY.Basel Institute for Clinical Epidemiology: Advancing knowledge in evaluative sciences related to health and health care through interdisciplinary research. Part of the University of Basel in Switzerland.
Cambridge Institute for Medical Research: Research laboratories based at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, UK. Information on the various research programs, facilities and study opportunities.
Center for Platelet Function Studies: Platelet Function Studies
Centre for Clinical Research: Contains projects, publications, contact details links and news-Bergen, Norway.
Centre for Health and Population Research: Diarrhoeal disease control, maternal and child health, nutrition, and population sciences. (Bangladesh)
Channing Laboratory: Multidisciplinary research division of Brigham and Women's Hosp. and Harvard Med. School, specializing in bacteriology, chronic disease epidemiology, and virology research.
Children's Hospital of Orange County Research Institute: Research laboratories at CHOC supporting a variety of basic science, translational, and clinical studies.
Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit: On a hill overlooking the shores of Lake Champlain, at the foot of the Green Mountains, the University of Vermont combines faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a major research university.
Clinical Research Centre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland: The Clinical Research Centre is the first purpose built academic clinical research centre in Ireland capable of performing a range of clinical trials from phase II to phase IV and investigator initiated clinical research.
Clinical Trials Research Center: Our mission is to characterize the epidemiology of and assess interventions for the prevention, control and treatment of infectious diseases in children, adolescents, adults, and their families.
CORE, the Center Of Research Excellence, LLC: Specializes in the conduct of phase II-IV clinical research trials with all RN coordinators and experienced investigators.
Deaconess Billings Clinic Research Division: Conducting research on diseases including hyperlipidemia, infections, arthritis, osteoprosis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, lung disorders, and health issues unique to rural areas.
Harvard Clinical Research Institute: Harvard Clinical Research Institute (HCRI) is a joint venture of Harvard Medical School and its affiliated healthcare organizations. The Institute is devoted to working closely and efficiently with industry sponsors to conduct world-class clinical research, and to advance patient care.
Immune and Inflammatory Disease Research in Children: Research group at Children's Hospital of Orange County investigating new treatment and cures for inflammatory diseases of childhood, with educational references and links.
Ischemia Research and Education Foundation: Ischemia Research and Education Foundation, Saving and Extending Lives Promoting Responsible Healthcare Practices. 2006 Aprotinin a drug approved by the FDA, marketed internationally for 13 years, and given to an estimated one million surgery patients to limit bleeding was proven to d...
Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research: Clinical trial administration for FDA and pharmaceutical industry, with investigators in cardiology, allergy, rheumatology, internal medicine, family practice, and many more specialties-from Jacksonville, FL.
Josephine Nefkens Institute: Research groups studying the molecular and cellular pathology of cancer and other diseases-from Erasmus Univ., Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
La Jolla Institute for Molecular Medicine: Independent biomedical research institute focused on cancer research, immunobiology, and pharmacogenetics.
Lake Michigan Clinical Research and Consulting: Group of physicians in multiple specialties conducting a variety of clinical studies with several pharmaceutical companies.
Lawson Health Research Institute: The LHRI is one of the three largest hospital-based research institutes in Canada attracting over $50 million each year in research funding.
Medical Affiliated Research Center, Inc.: A multi-specialty entity providing clinical research studies funded by pharmaceutical companies covering a broad spectrum of medical conditions-Huntsville, AL.
Medical College of Georgia Research Administration: Research at MCG. The Medical College of Georgia has a strong commitment to providing an environment to foster research growth in the health sciences. Our Biomedical Research Council is working to develop strategies to promote research throughout our health sciences research university (Growing Re...
Medical College of Virginia - Division of Quality Health Care: apply health services research on quality to physician behavior and patient care
Mexican Intstitute of Clinical Research: First fully dedicated, freestanding clinical research site conducting clinical trials in latin america Mexico staffed by experienced, full-time, Board Certified Principle Investigators and coordinators. We are served by dedicated IRB and have our own import license to facilitate drug shipments. W...
New York University General Clinical Research Center: Providing a physical and intellectual focus for translating laboratory discoveries into clinical trials in patients.
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research: The National Institute for Medical Research in Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria conducts research into human health problems within the country.
Okanagan Clinical Trials: Conducting phase II - IV clinical trials for the pharmaceutical industry with 10 years experience in psychiatric populations, now with new facilities for trials in infectious diseases, diabetes, premenstrual dysphoria, hypertension, and functional bowel disorders of both children and adults-Kelow...
Palm Beach Research Center: Dedicated clinical research site that offers a variety of clinical research studies to the residents of Palm Beach County.
Pioneer Pharmaceutical Research: Pioneer Behavioral Health is to help people gain and maintain physical, spiritual and emotional health. Pioneer Healthcare does so by developing and delivering the highest quality, most culturally responsive, compassionate and competitive services to individuals, corporations and identified commu...
Research at Mayo Clinic: Departments - redirect
UW Harborview Research and Training Building: Laboratories for University of Washington School of Medicine, including Departments of Medicine, Pulmonary, Surgery, Lab Medicine, and Cardiology.
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research: Melbourne, Australia. Offers news and information, annual reports, donations and bequests, events and conferences, seminars and a search feature.
West Coast Clinical Research: Physician-owned, professionally-managed, multi-specialty clinical research center committed to providing high quality, efficient, clinical research services to the Drug, Device, and Biotechnology industries.
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