UB Researchers Identify Specific Oral Bacteria Most Likely To Increase Risk Of Heart Disease
...teran's AffairsMedical Center in Buffalo, N.Y., to assess the association between their dentaland cardiovascular health. Dental records were compared with diagnoses ofcoronary-artery disease, congestive heart failure, angina, atrial fibrillation,myocardial infarction or mitral-valve prolapse in both groups...Recent USGS Work In New England And Beyond
...ate and private groups, will useradio-telemetry to assess woodcock survival on the birds' local breeding are... spring, bird dogs willhelp scientists monitor and assess woodcock brood production on study areas. Contact: Dan McAuley; 207-581-3357; Dan_McAuley@usgs.go......unique data for globalclimate modeling purposes to assess the impact on climate. These measurements in the Indian Ocean are also important because theycharacterize emissions from the rapidly emerging economies in this region. Wemight expect to see increasing emissions of pollutants over the Indian Ocean and...Role Of Protein Linked To Colon Cancer Identified, Offering Potential Target For Therapy
...nd progression of the disease. This should help us assess the potential oftherapies based on our discovery."...Melatonin Shapes Brain Structure In Songbirds
...esof brain plasticity, which are more difficult to assess in humans under ordinarycircumstances, are much easier to investigate in birds. "The common theme here is we can start out looking at a biological system byexperimenting with birds and then we can raise questions that are of morefundamental signific...Keep Off The Grass And Take Off Your Shoes!
...arch Laboratory in Research TrianglePark, N.C., to assess the potential exposures of small children to pesticidesused in and around the home. The measurement of pesticide levels in the Ohio houses is the firstactual in-home proof that 2,4-D can be tracked into residences up to a weekafter applicatio...1999 Spring Meeting: Information For Media Representatives
...ne. Theearthquake also provided the opportunity to assess a natural hazard threat in adeveloping area. These risks are believed to be in some ways greater in thedeveloping than in the developed world. (Relates to Sessions S42A, S52A) Reading Climate History Through the Chemistry of Shells (Day and time t...Study Ensures Effective Ways To Measure Macular Pigment Density
...a said additional research is needed to more fully assess the role of lutein and other macular carotenoid pigments in AMD. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in dark leafy green vegetables like spinach and kale. Higher intake of lutein and zeaxanthin from the diet may play a role in reducing the risk of a...Breast Milk Of Women Who Eat Lake Ontario Fish Contains High Levels Of PCBs, UB Study Finds
...ical for estimating the doses ofindividual PCBs to assess exposure risk in newborns. A prospective study ofpregnancy rates and of children born to mothers in the New York State AnglerCohort is being conducted by UB researchers in the Department of Social andPreventive Medicine. Additional research...... scientists then grow theorganisms in a culture to assess their viability. Healthy growing ecosystemshave been revived from this ultimate deep freeze. Life In A Bottle Left shows a closed terrarium that stabilizes a natural equilibrium betweenphotosynthetic microbial populations. The nutrient supply come...Center For Future Health Aims To Bring High-Tech, Low-Cost Health Care To The Home
... We have a new vision of medicine,where people can assess their health in their own home, and consumers have...omponent of the digitalcenter, with information to assess one's health as well as instruments likestethoscopes and thermometers. The first box will be placed ...Media Advisory: 1999 Spring Meeting -- Updated Press Conference Schedule
...ne. Theearthquake also provided the opportunity to assess a natural hazard threat in adeveloping area. These risks are believed to be in some ways greater in thedeveloping than in the developed world. (Relates to Sessions S42A, S52A) Participants: Dr. Ray M. Russo, Department of Geological Sciences,...Top Experts To Address Top Food Safety Concerns At IFT Meeting
...erformance standards; use ofcomputer technology to assess microbial risks; and communication strategies withemployees and suppliers to ensure safe food handling. State-of-the-arttemperature recording and monitoring systems for cooking, reheating, cooling,and storing foods will also be presented by industry...Women With Low Cholesterol May Be At Risk For Depression And Anxiety
...sterol in women whoare clinically depressed and to assess the effects of low cholesterol on immunefunction....Stakeholders improve global change assessment
... Change Research Program. The project's goal is to assess theeffects of climate change on different sectors in the region. Beside Anderson,the co-authors of the paper are Ann Fisher, senior scientist and professor,agricultural economics and principal investigator; Robert O'Connor, associateprofessor of poli...Horseshoe crab studies providing new insight into valuable ancient creatures
...through theUSGS State Partnership program -- is to assess genetic variability inhorseshoe crabs across their geographic range. Investigators are confidentthat unique DNA "markers" can be identified that will allow them todetermine the distribution and movement patterns of different horseshoecrab populations...... to watch the infants for the first year of lifeto assess neuro-behavioral development." Theoretically, if contaminants interfere with the normal function of hormones,nervous system development will be impacted, resulting in subtle behavioraldeficits that can be measured in babies. Other effects may become......ntsetting, allows the surgeon to remove tissue and assess it immediately, layer bylayer, a procedure that is exquisitely precise. Any remaining cancer cells arecarefully traced microscopically and surgically removed while sparing all normaltissue. The procedure is designed to optimize cosmetic results whi...