Research & journals
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13th February 2013
Novel Test Streamlines Testing for Huntington Disease
High level of sensitivity and specificity reduces need for additional testing, reported in The Journal of Molecular DiagnosticsPhiladelphia, PA, February 13, 2013 – A new test may help to streamline genetic testing for Huntington Disease (HD) by generating accurate results, avoiding unnecessary additional... Read more
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12th February 2013
Does Race Make a Difference in Monitoring of Opioid Pain Therapy?
New study reveals racial disparities in chronic pain management, reports PAIN® Philadelphia, PA, February 12, 2013 – Opioids are frequently prescribed for pain management in noncancer patients, but recommended clinical guidelines for monitoring effectiveness and signs of drug abuse are often not implemented.... Read more
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12th February 2013
Scopolamine: An Old Drug with New Psychiatric Applications
Reports new study in Biological Psychiatry Philadelphia, PA, February 12, 2013 – Scopolamine is an anticholinergic drug with many uses. For example, it prevents nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness. However, scopolamine is re-emerging as an antidepressant, with recent studies showing that scopolamine can... Read more
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11th February 2013
Elsevier Announces the Launch of a New Journal: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging
Official new journal of the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging (ISFRI) now available on ScienceDirect Amsterdam, February 11, 2013 – Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announces the launch of Journal of Forensic Radiology... Read more
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5th February 2013
Elsevier Announces the First International Conference on Global Food Security
Conference to take place September 29 –October 2, 2013 inthe Netherlands Amsterdam, February 5, 2013 – Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and solutions, announces the First International Conference on Global Food Security, taking place 29 September – 2 October 2013 in Noordwijkerhout, the Netherlands.... Read more
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5th February 2013
Wearable Cameras Provide New Insight into Lifestyle Behaviors and Health
Findings published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine San Diego, CA, February 5, 2013 – Understanding the relationships between lifestyle behaviors and health outcomes can be enhanced by the use of wearable cameras, concludes a collection of studies in a special theme... Read more
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5th February 2013
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Could Help Reduce Smoking
New Study Among Current and Former Smokers in Four Countries Reveals Awareness, Perceptions, and Usage Patterns, American Journal of Preventive Medicine Reports San Diego, CA, February 5, 2013 – Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), or e-cigarettes, debuted in China in 2003 and have since... Read more
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4th February 2013
New Criteria for Automated Preschool Vision Screening
Evidence-Based Guidelines Published in the Journal of AAPOS San Francisco, CA, February 4, 2012 – The Vision Screening Committee of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, the professional organization for pediatric eye care, has revised its guidelines for automated preschool vision... Read more
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1st February 2013
Study: Infection Preventionists Know Safe Care
Washington, DC, February 1, 2013 – There is general agreement among hospital infection preventionists (IPs) with respect to which practices have weak or strong evidence supporting their use to prevent healthcare-associated infection, according to a new study published in the February issue of... Read more
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1st February 2013
If You Are Impulsive, Take Modafinil and Count to Ten
Reports new study in Biological Psychiatry Philadelphia, PA, February 1, 2013 – Poor impulse control contributes to one’s inability to control the consumption of rewarding substances, like food, alcohol, and other drugs. This can lead to the development of addiction. FDA-approved medications... Read more
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31st January 2013
Disulfiram: New Support for an Old Addiction Drug
From a new study in Biological Psychiatry Philadelphia, PA, January 31, 2013 – Disulfiram was the first medication approved for the treatment of alcoholism over 50 years ago. It works, at least in part, by preventing the metabolism of an alcohol by-product, acetaldehyde. High... Read more
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30th January 2013
Rats, Like Humans, Return to Drinking Once Punishment Is Removed
Reports new study in Biological Psychiatry Philadelphia, PA, January 30, 2013 – Once heavy drinking impairs function, a variety of punishment-related threats may motivate people to stop drinking: spouses may threaten divorce, employers may threaten job loss, and courts threaten drunk drivers with... Read more
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29th January 2013
Elsevier Announces the Launch of a New Journal: Anthropocene
Amsterdam, January 29, 2013 – Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, is pleased to announce the launch of a new journal, Anthropocene. As a quarterly journal Anthropocene will publish research focusing on the effect of... Read more
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29th January 2013
Satellite Visualization Tool for High-Resolution Observation Review (THOR) Accessible From Any Location with Internet Access
THOR-Online available for examining of Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite data remotelyAmsterdam, January 29, 2013 – A paper published in the February issue of Computers & Geosciences, describes a case study in which an earth-observing satellite tool, the Tool for High-Resolution Observation... Read more
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28th January 2013
Elsevier Launches New Open Access Journal: Molecular Metabolism
Munich, January 28, 2013 - Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, is pleased to announce the launch of Molecular Metabolism in affiliation with the German Research Center for Environmental Health(Helmholtz Zentrum München, Munich,... Read more
