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Possible link between mind wandering and aging

Scientific studies have suggested that a wandering mind indicates unhappiness, whereas a mind that is present in the moment indicates well-being. Now, a preliminary UCSF study suggests a possible link between mind wandering and aging, by looking at a biological measure of longevity.

17 Nov 2012

Researchers develop safe, feasible and robust co-culture system for hESC expansion

Researchers in Taiwan have developed a "safe, feasible and robust co-culture system" supplied by human umbilical cord mensenchymal stem cells (HUCMSCs) to feed the sustained culture used for human embryonic stem cell (hESC) expansion prior to cell transplantation.

17 Nov 2012

Combination of Abraxane and gemcitabine improves survival of patients with pancreatic cancer

A new cancer drug combination demonstrated significant improvement in overall survival of late-stage pancreatic cancer patients compared to those receiving standard treatment, according to results of a Phase III clinical trial led by physicians from Scottsdale Healthcare's Virginia G. Cancer Center Clinical Trials, a partnership with the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen).

17 Nov 2012

Textile pressure ulcer prevention

The skin is the most versatile of our organs: It protects the body from environmental effects, contributes to the body's immune system and supports metabolic functions such as breathing.

17 Nov 2012

Daycare associated with overweight among young children

Young children who attend daycare on a regular basis are 50% more likely to be overweight compared to those who stayed at home with their parents, according to a study by researchers at the University of Montreal and the CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital Research Centre.

17 Nov 2012

NCCBH now accepts nominations for National Council Awards of Excellence

The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is now accepting nominations for individuals and organizations that qualify to achieve the most prestigious awards in behavioral healthcare — the National Council Awards of Excellence.

17 Nov 2012

Walgreens community-based programs help raise more than $1.3M in 2012 for JDRF

Walgreens, the nation's largest drugstore chain, and JDRF, the world's largest charitable funder of research toward curing, treating, and preventing type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications, today announced that Walgreens community-based programs helped raise more than $1.3 million in 2012 for JDRF.

17 Nov 2012

New study highlights parents' role in transmission of dentist fear in family

Fear of visiting the dentist is a frequent problem in paediatric dentistry. A new study confirms the emotional transmission of dentist fear among family members and analyses the different roles that mothers and fathers might play.

17 Nov 2012

Cancer Network, ONCOLOGY present two part primer report on targeted therapies in solid tumors

UBM Medica US announces that Cancer Network and the journal ONCOLOGY are presenting a two part primer report on targeted therapies in solid tumors.

17 Nov 2012

Global health as national security

"Global health is not often thought of as a national security issue, but development professionals and military leaders have been coming together in the belief the two are 'closely tied together,'" Zach Silberman, a policy associate with the U.S. Global Leadership Council (USGLC), writes in the organization's blog.

17 Nov 2012

Study reveals significant regional variation and trends in antibiotic use between 1999-2010

Research revealed during "Get Smart Week" shows that California joined Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington as the five states with the lowest antibiotic use in the nation in 2010.

17 Nov 2012

American Cancer Society honors Kroger with 2012 Excellence in Philanthropy Award

The Kroger Co. today was awarded a 2012 Excellence in Philanthropy Award from the American Cancer Society.

17 Nov 2012

Tregs appears to play an important role in suppressing immune response in advance of sepsis

Following an infection, dysregulation of the immune system can result in a systemic inflammatory response and an often fatal condition called severe sepsis or septic shock. Sepsis is not uncommon, yet its cause and underlying immune dysfunction remain poorly understood.

17 Nov 2012

Lancet analysis examines trends in preterm birth, potential interventions in developed countries

An analysis published Thursday in the Lancet examines trends in and interventions for preterm birth in 39 developed countries, with the authors writing, "Shockingly, very little reduction is currently possible," Examiner.com reports.

17 Nov 2012

Anesthesia & Analgesia Case Reports to be published in 2013

A new journal dedicated to sharing and discussion of informative clinical experiences is coming soon, with the launch of Anesthesia & Analgesia Case Reports, the newest publication of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS).

17 Nov 2012

Scientists identify cell growth pathway that is unusually active in gliomas

Insights from a genetic condition that causes brain cancer are helping scientists better understand the most common type of brain tumor in children.

17 Nov 2012

Researchers analyze Brazilian mediums' cerebral blood flow during practice of psychography

Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil analyzed the cerebral blood flow (CBF) of Brazilian mediums during the practice of psychography, described as a form of writing whereby a deceased person or spirit is believed to write through the medium's hand.

17 Nov 2012

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Possible link between mind wandering and aging

Researchers develop safe, feasible and robust co-culture system for hESC expansion

Combination of Abraxane and gemcitabine improves survival of patients with pancreatic cancer

Textile pressure ulcer prevention

Daycare associated with overweight among young children

NCCBH now accepts nominations for National Council Awards of Excellence

Walgreens community-based programs help raise more than $1.3M in 2012 for JDRF

New study highlights parents' role in transmission of dentist fear in family

Cancer Network, ONCOLOGY present two part primer report on targeted therapies in solid tumors

Global health as national security

Study reveals significant regional variation and trends in antibiotic use between 1999-2010

American Cancer Society honors Kroger with 2012 Excellence in Philanthropy Award

Tregs appears to play an important role in suppressing immune response in advance of sepsis

Lancet analysis examines trends in preterm birth, potential interventions in developed countries

Anesthesia & Analgesia Case Reports to be published in 2013

Scientists identify cell growth pathway that is unusually active in gliomas

Researchers analyze Brazilian mediums' cerebral blood flow during practice of psychography

Springer to introduce new book series on healthcare in collaboration with EPMA

S100A4 protein triggers repair processes in the brain after injury

States declare their health exchange intentions

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

The importance of ketones from a clinical and medical perspective

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