Study of energy and health in Africa focuses spotlight on charcoal and forest management
...ways without a permit and on somebody else's land, cutting down a tree or two, chopping it up, lighting it, covering it with dirt, and then hovering around it for two to four days while it becomes charcoal," Kammen said. "It's no surprise it's not generally a high-efficiency operation." The authors found th...Charcoal and forest management could reduce greenhouse gas levels & save lives in Africa
...ways without a permit and on somebody else's land, cutting down a tree or two, chopping it up, lighting it, covering it with dirt, and then hovering around it for 2-4 days while it becomes charcoal," Kammen said. "It's no surprise it's not generally a high-efficiency operation." The authors found that by cre...New study shows how very low-carb diets take off the pounds
...th, you can determine how much fat will be lost by cutting 1,000 calories." Boden also believes that the carb...s make it more difficult to reduce food intake. So cutting the carbohydrates, at least to some extent, will help keep down the caloric intake. With fewer carbo...UIC offers new weight loss surgery for obese teens
...f the adjustable gastric band does not require any cutting or stapling of the stomach or bypass of the intestines. The band can also be removed at any time, unlike irreversible gastric bypass surgery, and the stomach returns to normal. In studies, the mortality rate for the LAP-BAND surgery is approximately ...Next generation body scanner launched by the University of Manchester
...to explore the potential clinical benefits of this cutting edge technology." David Dalton, Chief Executive, Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Trust added: "We are delighted that the 3 T MR Scanner is located here at Hope where we have the Greater Manchester Neurosciences Centre as well as clinicians specialising ...Using the internet's power and anonymity to reduce problem drinking
...consider what goals of change whether stopping or cutting back might be most helpful if they do decide to change. "In our clinical trial," said Hester, "heavy drinkers increased their internal motivation for change and reduced their drinking, alcohol-related problems, and symptoms of dependence by 50 perc...New study finds link between self-mutilation and risky sexual behavior
... and almost half (47%) of the subjects admitted to cutting themselves at least once. Surveys of a more general community have reported the number of self-cutters in adolescents and college students to be around 14%. In short, teens with abuse history take sexual risks and teens who self-cut take sexual risk...Brown and NIH create joint neuroscience graduate program
... with a vast range of laboratory experience at the cutting edge of neuroscience. These students will get training that is second to none." Students are eligible to apply now for fall 2005 admission to the Brown neuroscience graduate program. Brown can accept up to four incoming students for the Graduate Part...More precise radiation therapy lets prostate cancer patients avoid erectile dysfunction
... which has led to new surgical techniques to avoid cutting those nerves. But doctors are less sure what causes erectile dysfunction after radiation therapy. Erectile dysfunction among men without prostate cancer is most commonly caused by a problem in the blood vessels, and doctors do know that radiation ca...Reduced progression of atherosclerosis tied to statin drugs lowering fats, protein
...cts on both complex compounds appear beneficial in cutting patients' cardiovascular risks. Atherosclerosis is the progressive disease process, often called hardening of the arteries, in which blood vessels slowly narrow with brain- and heart-threatening plaque, something like rust blocking water flow in an i...Frequent fast food meals increase weight, diabetes risk, NHLBI study says
...eat meals at fast-food restaurants and think about cutting back, according to Pereira. One reason for the weight gain may be that a single meal from one of these restaurants often contains enough calories to satisfy a person's caloric requirement for an entire day. Participants were asked during the physical...ESA presents space solutions at post-Kyoto climate summit
...bon dioxide in the air. Conversely if a country is cutting parts of its forests for wood, or to make room for agriculture or urban expansion or they are burnt down then this is accounted for as additional emissions. Therefore the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol must report the location and extent of changes...Surgeons pinch more than an inch from the arm to rebuild a micropenis
...ered. Phalloplasty or penile enlargement involves cutting a flap of skin from the patient's forearm and shaping it into a penis four or five inches long. To maintain erogenous sensation, the original penis is incorporated into the surface of the transplanted skin. Patients receive a urethra to enable them t...Rutgers-developed biomaterial drives a technology transfer story toward success
...e ideal example of industry sponsoring research on cutting edge technology developed in academia. The brilliance and productivity of Professor Kohn and his laboratory staff will contribute substantially to the ultimate commercialization of our bioresorbable stents." REVA President Bob Schultz added, "...Penn addictions expert, Charles P. O'Brien, MD, PhD, receives prestigious, international honor
...nationally prominent scientist of a subject on the cutting edge of science to the people of Amsterdam. This year's topic is addiction. The tradition started in 1563 as a way to educate the Amsterdam community about science specifically, anatomy with the hopes of reaching those not formally enrolled in sc...Angioplasty, robotically assisted keyhole bypass combo appears effective
...clinic in Aalst, Belgium. Keyhole surgery involves cutting two small holes in a patient's chest, in addition to a larger hole (the mini-thoracotomy). The surgeon inserts a small light into the chest through one hole and a camera through the other. Surgical instruments are used in the larger hole.The surgeo...Scientists pinpoint flaw, offer new promise for stroke treatment
... clot blocks blood flow to a portion of the brain, cutting off oxygen. The trauma causes more and more brain cells to die as they try to cope with the damage. The result can be a devastating brain injury that incapacitates the person for life. TPA can prevent the damage by dissolving the clot and restoring ...NIA establishes new demography centers to enhance knowledge about older americans
...ecome the crucibles for combining disciplines into cutting edge research fields such as biodemography, neuroeconomics and behavior genetics." The NIA was joined in funding four of the Centers by the NIH's Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR). The NIH and its components are part of the...Parkinson's patients get bilateral benefits with unilateral brain stim
...te symptoms on both sides of the body, potentially cutting the surgery risk for some patients. The results are published in the October issue of the journal Motor Control. There are currently two sites in each hemisphere of the brain where stimulation is targeted. In the same study, researchers found no sign......nctional endoscopic sinus surgery requires minimal cutting and is directed to a very localized area in the nose. Because the surgical area is so small, the recovery is much easier than nasal surgery of the past. Although the procedure is expensive approximately $4,000 including the in-patient hospitalizati...