Study shows promise in identifying kidney failure
...d acute renal failure) in patients. "Despite major achievements in treating children and adults with kidney failure, little has changed in the last four decades to diagnose kidney failure early enough before it progresses into a chronic or deadly condition," according to Prasad Devarajan, M.D., director of the Di...Pitt marks 50th anniversary of its Salk polio vaccine with reunion, scientific symposium
... milestones in medical history. To commemorate the achievements of Jonas Salk, M.D., and his team of Pitt researchers and pay tribute to the people of the Pittsburgh community whose involvement was critical to the success of the endeavor, the University is hosting two events celebrating the 50th anniversary of th...Euroscience Open Forum 2006 launches call for proposals
...debate and discussion as well as showcase European achievements right across the scientific spectrum. Through ESOF, researchers and scientists, as well as journalists and the general public are provided with an adequate platform for exchanging views and discussing the challenges and consequences of scientific dev...2005 Research in Dental Caries Award
...stimulate and recognize outstanding and innovative achievements that have contributed to the basic understanding of caries etiology and/or to the prevention of dental caries. Professor Kidd has been involved with dental research and teaching for over 30 years. She started her research career with studies on model......ntal biomaterial surfaces. Among his spectroscopic achievements are outstanding papers on the analysis of coupled setting mechanismsfree-radical polymerization and acid-base reactions in resin-modified glass ionomers. Dr. Eliades has made important contributions to understanding molecular interactions and conform......stimulate and recognize outstanding and innovative achievements that have contributed to the basic understanding of salivary gland structure, secretion, and function, or salivary composition and function. Dr. Castle has devoted his scientific career to elucidating the mechanism of secretion from exocrine cells, i...Awards & fellowships at the International & American Association for Dental Research General Session
...al health; and (2) recognition of applied research achievements for the improvement and development of oral care products for the prevention of oral diseases. The 2005 Award-winners are, representing the Behavioral Sciences & Health Services Research Group, Loc Giang Do (PhD candidate, University of Adelaide, Aus...University of Manchester awarded 826k for brain science and mental health research
...he second round is a continuation of our excellent achievements in the first phase of this competition. "These awards recognize that the University of Manchester is in the very top echelons of neuroscience and mental health research in the country. Importantly, all of our projects fuse basic sciences with clinic...Prestigious 2004 AAAS Philip Hauge Abelson Prize honors Maxine Singer
... whose career has been distinguished by scientific achievements as well as other notable services to the scientific community. The Prize was inspired by Philip Hauge Abelson, "a true icon in the scientific community" who served as long-time senior adviser to AAAS, the American Association for the Advancement of S...UCLA-VA study names India dietary staple as potential Alzheimer's weapon
...nd integration of research, education and clinical achievements in geriatrics and gerontology into the total VA health care system and broader communities. A copy of the full paper can be found on the Journal of Biological Chemistry Web site at http://www.jbc.org/cgi/content/abstract/M404751200v1?maxtoshow=&H...FDA approves Enablex for treatment of overactive bladder
...different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. There can be no guarantee that Enablex will reach any particular level of sales. Any such results can be affected by, among other things, uncertainties relating to clinical trials, regulatory actions or dela...Novartis announces collaboration with Bayer for EMSELEX
...different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. There can be no guarantee that EMSELEX will receive any additional marketing approvals in any other countries, or that it will reach any particular sales levels. Any such results can be affected by, among othe...Scholarship to attract 'top students' for optometry
...ional students based on their outstanding academic achievements in combination with their leadership in school or community activities. The scholarship is renewable for eight semesters as long as the student continues to meet eligibility requirements. Established in 1955, FERV works at improving the quality o...ESA at the world's largest medical exhibition
...e. At MEDICA 2004, ESA will inform companies about achievements and perspectives in the fields of eHealth and telemedicine. ESA at MEDICA 2004 The 36 International Exhibition MEDICA 2004 will take place in Messegelaende Dsseldorf Messeplatz 40474 Dsseldorf Opening times: ...National Academies news: Communication Awards winners announced
...oration. "It is an honor to recognize not only the achievements of these individuals, but also the vital role they play in increasing the public's understanding of science, engineering, and medicine," said Bruce Alberts, president of the National Academy of Sciences. "We are delighted to commend these outstanding...Lord Sainsbury praises the work of the UK's Innovative Manufacturing Research Centres
...ign for pregnant women These are just some of the achievements in Innovative Manufacturing in the UK being highlighted at an event in Manchester today (14th Sept). The Government's recent Spending Review and the launch of the Science and Innovation Investment Framework both emphasised the importance of raising ...Chemists honor 'Heroes' for biotechnology achievements in health
...e shape of a double helix. The companies and their achievements are: 3M, St. Paul, Minn., developed Aldara - imiquimod - Cream, 5%, a new method for treating genital warts, one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States, affecting approximately 20 million people, and for treating cert...Emselex(R) receives positive CHMP opinion for the treatment of overactive bladder
...different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. There can be no guarantee that Emselex will be approved for sale in any new market or that it will reach any particular sales levels. Any such commercialisation can be affected by, amongst other things, unce...NIH awards Baylor, Texas Children's No. 1 spot in pediatric-research funding
...an 100 scientists who have won the Nobel Prize for achievements as varied as deciphering the genetic code and unlocking the causes of hepatitis. "The mission of the NIH to obtain new knowledge on the prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases mirrors the goals of Texas Children's and Baylor," s...University of Colorado tissue engineer to receive NSF's coveted Waterman Award
.... Waterman, and recognizes demonstrated individual achievements in scientific or engineering research that place the awardee at the forefront of his or her peers. Criteria include originality, innovation and significant impact on the individual's field of science or engineering. Candidates must be U.S. citizens...