Study of energy and health in Africa focuses spotlight on charcoal and forest management
...charcoal," Kammen said. "It's no surprise it's not generally a high-efficiency operation." The authors found that by creating the technological and policy tools for transitioning to higher efficiency charcoal production technologies and sustainable harvesting, like those used today in countries such as Brazil...Charcoal and forest management could reduce greenhouse gas levels & save lives in Africa
...charcoal," Kammen said. "It's no surprise it's not generally a high-efficiency operation." The authors found that by creating the technological and policy tools for transitioning to higher efficiency charcoal production technologies and sustainable harvesting, like those used today in Brazil and Thailand, gree...First head-to-head study to compare lidoderm patch and Celebrex in treating pain
...uritus or abnormal sensation. These reactions are generally mild and transient, resolving spontaneously within a few minutes to hours. The FDA-approved dosing for Lidoderm is up to three patches applied for up to 12 hours within a 24-hour period. Lidoderm has not been approved by the FDA for any indications...Exercise-induced shortness of breath not always caused by asthma
...s, which included minor degrees of scoliosis, were generally not otherwise problematic for the patients and only caused breathing problems during vigorous exercise. Airway problems that hinder breathing during exercise were diagnosed for another 15 patients - 13 had vocal cord dysfunction and two had a conditi...International breast cancer prevention study launches in the United States and Canada
...the side effects associated with the treatment are generally predictable and manageable. Given its potent suppression of estrogen, exemestane has been associated with low instances of mild nausea and hot flashes....Advertising by academic medical centers may risk eroding public trust, says study
...ences at DMS. The researchers noted that while the generally apparent financial interest of pharmaceutical companies may invoke a healthy degree of skepticism among viewers of their advertisements, academic medical centers may be viewed as more trustworthy sources of information. "We are concerned that when p...Economist: Cuba's state-run baseball doesn't go to bat for players
...rd's research found that Cuba comes up short. Fans generally prefer an even distribution of talent. Despite complaints about New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner's domineering deals, Baird found that the Cuban League is less balanced than the National and American leagues. Over the last quarter-century, ...NYU College of Dentistry study equates poor oral health with preterm birth risk
...eterm birth to occur. Preterm low birth weight is generally defined as delivery before 37 complete weeks of pregnancy with a birth weight of less than 2,500 grams. PLBW babies have a greater risk of morbidity, mortality, and disability. Preterm deliveries rose 27 percent between 1982 and 2002, to a total of 4...Specific test key to determine whether or not allergy symptoms are really allergy-related
...t use the IgE test is that managed care guidelines generally don't call for this kind of test," Szeinbach said. "It needs to become a standard procedure for family doctors, as many people have these kinds of allergy symptoms." She and her colleagues reported their findings on March 22 in San Antonio at the ann...Recovered king of beasts returns to his home, thanks to unique operation
... a few steps. He also had no appetite and appeared generally to be in poor condition. I diagnosed that Samson was suffering from damage to the posterior portion of his skull, which applied pressure on his cerebellum and the upper sector of the spinal cord." This type of damage is known to occur in lions living...Hospitals may now be more willing to partner up with former adversaries
...interventions as "helpful" or "very helpful." The generally positive view of QIOs suggests that they are poised to take a leading role in promoting quality of care. "However, to fulfill this leadership role effectively, QIOs will need to find ways to integrate physicians and hospital senior management more f...Health care report cards may increase racial/ethnic disparities in bypass operations
... said.Studies have indicated that report cards are generally beneficial. But there is still concern that some physicians might select lower risk patients to improve their public ratings. "The finding that report cards increased racial and ethic disparities in CABG should not be taken as a reason to abandon qu...Vitamin E may not prevent cancer or cardiovascular events, but may increase risk for heart failure
...d information in the article. Clinical trials have generally failed to confirm benefits, possibly due to their relatively short duration. Eva Lonn, M.D., of the Population Health Research Institute and McMaster University, Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and colleagues conducte...GlaxoSmithKline receives unanimous favorable recommendation by FDA Advisory Committee for Boostrix
...age or older. Immunity from childhood vaccination generally wears off after five to 10 years, leaving many ado...th a mild fever, runny nose and a cough. Symptoms generally progress to more severe coughing episodes, often with a high-pitched "whoop," followed by vomiting. ...Malt liquor beers, and the people who drink them, are different
A standard drink is generally calculated as a 12-ounce glass of beer, four-ounce...than other types of drinkers. A standard drink is generally calculated as a 12-ounce glass of beer, four-ounce glass of wine, or one-ounce shot of hard liquor. ...HIV-1 spread through six transmission lines in the UK
... exponential growth in infection rates, the spread generally slowed in the early 1990s, more likely from changes in sexual behaviour than from reduced infectiousness resulting from antiretroviral therapy. The study by UCL, the Health Protection Agency and the University of Oxford statistically analysed the ep...Philanthropist Paul F. Glenn launches labs for aging research at Harvard Medical School
...arch is hindered due to the fact that there are no generally accepted biomarkers for aging that would allow the FDA to approve a drug designed to slow the aging process. Although Congress supplemented scarce aging research dollars by establishing the National Institute on Aging in 1974, that money has predomi...Nursing mothers having surgery -- How long a wait to breastfeed safely?
...tern Healthcare conducted a study that shows it is generally safe to resume breastfeeding after the most commonly used anesthetic, propofol, is administered during surgery. Propofol is used to put patients to sleep initially as part of a general anesthetic or can be administered at a lower dose as part of ...Drug abuse treatment slashes HIV-related sex behaviors in urban meth addicts
...n risky sexual behavior. Gains from treatment were generally maintained over a yearlong observation period. IMPACT: Drug abuse treatment merits consideration as a primary HIV prevention strategy for urban gay and bisexual methamphetamine abusers. AUTHOR: The lead investigator is Steven Shoptaw, a research ...Emergency clopidogrel could save thousands of lives46,000-patient heart attack trial results
...benefits and minimise any potential hazard, it may generally be prudent to wait until a heart attack patient's condition has stabilised before starting beta-blocker therapy." Professor Liu Lisheng of the Fuwai Hospital, co-chair of the study's steering committee, emphasised the value of such international coll...