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Demand of materials used to produce smartphones need to be addressed, say researchers

Many of today's technological innovations from the iPhone to electric motors for hybrid cars require the use of materials - elements - that are scarce or difficult to obtain. As demand for these devices grows, the problem of dwindling critical element supplies must be addressed.

11 Aug 2014

Black and Hispanic SLE patients are more likely to be readmitted than white patients

A new study reveals that one in six patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of being discharged.

11 Aug 2014

European Commission approves EYLEA Injection for treatment of visual impairment due to DME

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection has been approved by the European Commission for the treatment of visual impairment due to Diabetic Macular Edema.

11 Aug 2014

Regular physical activity decreases risk for invasive breast cancer among postmenopausal women

Postmenopausal women who in the past four years had undertaken regular physical activity equivalent to at least four hours of walking per week had a lower risk for invasive breast cancer compared with women who exercised less during those four years, according to data published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

11 Aug 2014

Breech births increase fetal mortality rate compared to elective vaginal delivery

While a rise in cesarean section (C-section) delivery rates due to breech presentation has improved neonatal outcome, 40% of term breech deliveries in the Netherlands are planned vaginal deliveries.

11 Aug 2014

Frequent marijuana use can have negative effect on brains of teenagers

Frequent marijuana use can have a significant negative effect on the brains of teenagers and young adults, including cognitive decline, poor attention and memory, and decreased IQ, according to psychologists discussing public health implications of marijuana legalization at the American Psychological Association's 122nd Annual Convention.

11 Aug 2014

Nearly 40% of women who earn engineering degrees quit profession or never enter the field

Nearly 40 percent of women who earn engineering degrees quit the profession or never enter the field, and for those who leave, poor workplace climates and mistreatment by managers and co-workers are common reasons, according to research presented at the American Psychological Association's 122nd Annual Convention.

11 Aug 2014

High rates of suicide among military personnel and veterans may be related to traumatic experiences

High rates of suicide among military service members and veterans may be related to traumatic experiences they had before enlisting, making them more vulnerable to suicidal behavior when coping with combat and multiple deployments, according to the findings of several recent studies presented at the American Psychological Association's 122nd Annual Convention.

11 Aug 2014

Scientists discover gene that plays vital role in blood vessel formation

Scientists from the University of Leeds have discovered a gene that plays a vital role in blood vessel formation, research which adds to our knowledge of how early life develops.

11 Aug 2014

Researchers discover cardiac molecule that could provide key to treating, preventing heart failure

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown cardiac molecule that could provide a key to treating, and preventing, heart failure.

11 Aug 2014

New nanosheets can cling to body's most difficult-to-protect contours and keep bacteria at bay

Wrapping wound dressings around fingers and toes can be tricky, but for burn victims, guarding them against infection is critical.

11 Aug 2014

Isoform: New protein offers novel therapeutic approach for patients with DMD

Scientists have discovered a new form of dystrophin, a protein critical to normal muscle function, and identified the genetic mechanism responsible for its production.

11 Aug 2014

Space missions affect sleep patterns in astronauts

The most comprehensive study of sleep patterns during spaceflight has just been published and confirms that astronauts suffer considerable sleep deficiency during both pre-mission training and spaceflight.

10 Aug 2014

Study reveals stem cell therapy as a new potential avenue of treatment for stroke

A stroke therapy using stem cells extracted from patients' bone marrow has shown promising results in the first trial of its kind in humans.

9 Aug 2014

Scientists find new clues to early detection, personalised treatment of ovarian cancer

Scientists at A*STAR's Institute of Medical Biology and the Bioinformatics Institute have found new clues to early detection and personalised treatment of ovarian cancer, currently one of the most difficult cancers to diagnose early due to the lack of symptoms that are unique to the illness.

9 Aug 2014

Researchers awarded $3.3 million NIH grant to study role of genetics in protecting against frailty

Frailty is a common condition associated with old age, characterized by weight loss, weakness, decreased activity level and reduced mobility, which together increase the risk of injury and death. Yet, not all elderly people become frail; some remain vigorous and robust well into old-age.

8 Aug 2014

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Demand of materials used to produce smartphones need to be addressed, say researchers

Black and Hispanic SLE patients are more likely to be readmitted than white patients

European Commission approves EYLEA Injection for treatment of visual impairment due to DME

Regular physical activity decreases risk for invasive breast cancer among postmenopausal women

Breech births increase fetal mortality rate compared to elective vaginal delivery

Frequent marijuana use can have negative effect on brains of teenagers

Nearly 40% of women who earn engineering degrees quit profession or never enter the field

High rates of suicide among military personnel and veterans may be related to traumatic experiences

Scientists discover gene that plays vital role in blood vessel formation

Researchers discover cardiac molecule that could provide key to treating, preventing heart failure

New nanosheets can cling to body's most difficult-to-protect contours and keep bacteria at bay

Isoform: New protein offers novel therapeutic approach for patients with DMD

Space missions affect sleep patterns in astronauts

Study reveals stem cell therapy as a new potential avenue of treatment for stroke

Scientists find new clues to early detection, personalised treatment of ovarian cancer

Researchers awarded $3.3 million NIH grant to study role of genetics in protecting against frailty

Inadequate management common in young-onset Type 2 diabetes

Study: Younger and older adults show same responses for spatial attention tasks

Women applying for job in male-dominated fields should play up masculine qualities

Scientists uncover new information on how stem cells in human bowel behave

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

The Surgeon-Scientist Pioneering Regenerative Engineering

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