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Young people: The most likely targets of rape, other sexual assaults

Sexual assault has almost as much to do with age as it does with gender, according to Penn State criminologists. Young people -- both male and female -- are the most likely targets of rape and other sexual assaults, said Richard Felson, professor of criminology and sociology.

1 Jun 2013

UB researchers are developing a network of wireless body sensors

The military has for decades used sonar for underwater communication. Now, researchers at the University at Buffalo are developing a miniaturized version of the same technology to be applied inside the human body to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart failure in real time.

1 Jun 2013

NanoString Technologies to present clinical study of Prosigna Breast Cancer Assay at ASCO 2013

NanoString Technologies, Inc., a privately held provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, today announced that a clinical study of the Prosigna Breast Cancer Assay will be presented during the Breast Cancer Oral Abstract Session at the 2013 Annual American Society of Clinical Oncology Meeting on Sunday, June 2.

From NanoString Technologies 1 Jun 2013

St. Luke's Episcopal Health System transferred to Catholic Health Initiatives

The Episcopal Diocese of Texas today transferred St. Luke's Episcopal Health System to Catholic Health Initiatives, the nation's third-largest faith-based health system, officials announced.

1 Jun 2013

Mintel reports that cold, flu and allergy remedies market increased 22% from 2007-12

With allergy season upon us, the remedies aisle in the drugstore is a familiar location for many Americans. Revealing just how many consumers are affected, more than one-third (36%) of Americans say they experience the misery of allergies and are in need of a cure from the sniffles and sneezes.

1 Jun 2013

Alim Louis Benabid receives 2013 Robert A. Pritzker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson's Research

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) announced that Alim Louis Benabid , MD, PhD, is the recipient of the 2013 Robert A. Pritzker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson's Research.

1 Jun 2013

Viewpoints: Scalia's 'boost' to Obamacare; California small biz and insurance exchange; Health law's hidden tax

[L]ast week, a divided court decided Arlington v. FCC, an important victory for Barack Obama's administration that will long define the relationship between federal agencies and federal courts. ... In a powerful and convincing opinion by Justice Antonin Scalia, the court's majority ruled that even when the agency is deciding on the scope of its own authority, it has the power to interpret ambiguities in the law.

1 Jun 2013

International researchers find how brain cancer cells survive and drive tumor growth

An international team of researchers - led by principal investigator Paul S. Mischel, MD, a member of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research and professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine - has found that a singular gene mutation helps brain cancer cells to not just survive, but grow tumors rapidly by altering the splicing of genes that control cellular metabolism.

1 Jun 2013

New study examines arterial stiffening in young, healthy population

Indiana University researchers found that people in their 20s already began to demonstrate arterial stiffening -- when arteries become less compliant as blood pumps through the body -- but their highly active peers did not.

1 Jun 2013

Plants to teach robots how to work together

John Innes Centre scientists will participate in new -2 million EU-funded research to programme more "intelligent" and adaptable robot swarms.

1 Jun 2013

Medicare forecast: Solvent until 2026, though baby boomer costs loom

The government said Friday that Medicare's giant hospital trust will not be exhausted until 2026, two years later than projected last year, ... The reasons given for the improved financial outlook for Medicare were an overall slowdown in health care spending, particularly on skilled nursing care, as well as lower projected costs for popular insurance plans available within the Medicare program.

1 Jun 2013

RPCI, Jasco Pharmaceuticals partner to advance development of cancer therapy

A new partnership, first of its kind for both organizations, will see Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Jasco Pharmaceuticals, LLC collaborating to advance development of an investigational pharmacological therapy that shows promise for treating both solid-tumor cancers and hematologic malignancies.

1 Jun 2013

Synageva BioPharma presents data on cholesteryl ester storage disease at NLA annual meeting

Synageva BioPharma Corp., a biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutic products for rare diseases, announced three poster presentations at the National Lipid Association annual meeting held in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 30- June 2, 2013, as well as a Synageva-sponsored satellite symposium held on Friday, May 31, 2013.

1 Jun 2013

New drug for multiple myeloma could be available within next few months in Europe

The International Myeloma Foundation - improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure - today said the newest drug for treating multiple myeloma could be available to patients in Europe within the next few months.

1 Jun 2013

Research roundup: Questioning money-saving value of kids' preventive dentistry, weight loss

Although early preventive dental visits are widely recommended for children, it is unclear whether they reduce future dental visits or costs.

1 Jun 2013

Palm Beach Cancer Institute joins FCS family

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, the leading community-based oncology practice in the state, announced today that Palm Beach Cancer Institute will be joining the practice, effective June 1, 2013.

1 Jun 2013

Renowned pathologist warns about possible consequences of silicone use in breast reconstruction

The public and the press were electrified in early May when superstar actress and filmmaker Angelina Jolie announced in a New York Times opinion piece that she had received a double mastectomy and follow-up breast reconstruction. Renowned pathologist Rahim Karjoo M.D ., F.C.A.P., F.A.S.C.P., is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of Morgellons disease, an illness that is little known or acknowledged in the mainstream medical community.

1 Jun 2013

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Young people: The most likely targets of rape, other sexual assaults

UB researchers are developing a network of wireless body sensors

NanoString Technologies to present clinical study of Prosigna Breast Cancer Assay at ASCO 2013

St. Luke's Episcopal Health System transferred to Catholic Health Initiatives

Mintel reports that cold, flu and allergy remedies market increased 22% from 2007-12

Alim Louis Benabid receives 2013 Robert A. Pritzker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson's Research

Viewpoints: Scalia's 'boost' to Obamacare; California small biz and insurance exchange; Health law's hidden tax

International researchers find how brain cancer cells survive and drive tumor growth

New study examines arterial stiffening in young, healthy population

Plants to teach robots how to work together

Medicare forecast: Solvent until 2026, though baby boomer costs loom

RPCI, Jasco Pharmaceuticals partner to advance development of cancer therapy

Synageva BioPharma presents data on cholesteryl ester storage disease at NLA annual meeting

New drug for multiple myeloma could be available within next few months in Europe

Research roundup: Questioning money-saving value of kids' preventive dentistry, weight loss

Palm Beach Cancer Institute joins FCS family

Renowned pathologist warns about possible consequences of silicone use in breast reconstruction

Prime Urgent Care offers enhanced services to better meet the needs of patients

Researchers target possible new weapon in fight against malaria

Health law next steps: Transparency and 'compliance programs'

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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