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...researcherssaid. They noted in their report there are a number of variables that could affecttheir calcu...w that limited changes in the normal retirementage are forthcoming. Based on government action taken in 1983, the normalretirement age would begin to rise ...Fertilization Protein Structure To AID in Leukemia Treatment
...olecular level when a sperm cell joins with an egg are often the same throughout the animal kingdom, including in humans. One of the first events is that a flood of calcium ions is released as a signal tothe egg to prepare to begin dividing. The flood of ions is controlled by a regulatory molecule, a s...A Surgical Semiconductor Laser With More Precision And Power
...on for many procedures where other types of lasers are currently used. If you've gota high-quality beam a...r use in surgery, where higher power and precision are critical. Thenew laser produces a unified beam no wider than a grain of sand, with the power efficie......rticular, it produces the CD4+ helper T cells that are depleted by the AIDS virus. It also produces CD8+ cytotoxic T cells. Both types of cells are involved in resistance to HIV, as well as to many other microorganisms. The researchers postulated ...Stents Work Well, But Are Costly: Will Hospitals Continue To Use Them?
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...sor of mathematics, all of the KU-Lawrence campus, are co-developers of the technique to predict seizures...rams (EEGs) can record when a seizure occurs. EEGs are tools used to measure electrical activity within the brain. By using the algorithm, researchers can ...UW, Siemens Unveil New Panoramic Ultrasound Imaging Application Using Programmable Technology
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Psychologists are gaining new insights into the behavior ofinfants w...rally do not behave normally, although theyusually are given no special attention. An estimated 10 percent of babies are born with a condition knownas Clif...Benefits Of New Diet Drug Don't Outweigh Risks
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...se such patientsusually have complex problems that are most effectively managed by experiencedphysician s...t adds. "Because of our expertise in AIDS care, we are confident we can provide care that is both excellent andcost-effective." Published studies show t...Hospital Noise Disrupts Sleep For Patients, In The Critical Care Setting
...t it, Millman said. In fact, the study's findings are part of a larger problem. Some ofMillman's previous research showed that peak sound levels in a hospital duringa 24-hour period were consistently above 70 decibels. The sources of thisexcessive noise need to be better identified so that attempts can ...Program Provides Treatment For Prison-Released HIV-Positive Women
...six months and 37 percent within 12months. Prisons are key sites to provide initial HIV-related care and ...e fromprison. "The first 24 hours after the women are out determines whether they will beback," said Timothy Flanigan, M.D., associate professor of medici...ACTG 315 Preliminary Results: Drug Cocktail Restores Partial Immune Function
...sma levels of virus seen early afterstarting HAART are accompanied by partial restoration of the immunere...or another antigen before), while naïve cells are primarilyresponsible for the rise in CD8+ T cells. Meanwhile, the percentageof activated CD4 and CD...Childhood Sex Abuse Impacts Adult Relationships
...child's sense of self and personality organization are shaped by his or her earliest relationships, parti...ot include as sexual abuse. "These figures, which are fairly representative of the general population, indicate that sexual abuse is quite prevalent amon...Early Menopause Stress Related In Developing Countries
... old, while rural Bangladeshi women, for example, are about 43 years old at menopause." Holman propo...esorption -- in the fetus, when all the follicles are used up, they enter menopause. Holman does not think that rural women in developing countries are...NIAID Stops AIDS Study Prematurely Because Drug 'Cocktail' Boosts Survival
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...atic cancers. Most pancreatic and stomach tumors are hard to detect at an early stage.When they are found, the tumors have often spread locally into lymph nodes andsurrounding blood vessels. These mal...Laser Shown Effective In Patients Who Are Not Candidates For Bypass Surgery Or Angioplasty
...kind causes crushingchest pain," Lowe said. "They are a tragic and unhappy groupof patients because they are so incapacitated and in the past we could dovery little for them." Angina occurs when the hear...