Chemists identify immune system mechanism for methamphetamine binges
... the drug, the researchers say. Their study, which paints a clearer picture of the drug's effect on the immune system and its potential for abuse, was described today at the 229 th national meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society. "Test animals injected with methamp...Important priorities for prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS
... among IDU under control.' The final commentary paints an ominous picture for South Africa and other African countries. Jerome A Singh (Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Durban) discusses a recent report highlighting the decline in South Africa's population growth becau...Top 10 toys for children with ADHD
...Open-ended art supplies like clay, big markers, or paints give children an opportunity to express themselves in a non-verbal way. There is no right or wrong way to use these art supplies. As a parent, it is also your job to provide positive reinforcement. For example, you can help coordinate an art show ...UCSF physicians publish groundbreaking book on medical mistakes
...show us the hidden world of doctors and nurses, it paints a remarkable and unforgettable picture of how medical mistakes happen, and what must be done to cure this modern epidemic. It is a fascinating and essential read for both patients and medical professionals."...Initial findings of first comprehensive study into ageing process published
... is also of much wider interest for the picture it paints of inequality in health, wealth, social participation and labour market activity amongst the older population. Professor Marmot said: "This study is tackling one of the most important research questions currently facing society: how do we provide fo...Mayo Clinic study finds increase in forearm fractures among adolescents
...ate increase documented by Mayo Clinic researchers paints a picture that requires further study. "Our study does not explain why these fracture rates increased, but the data raise concerns about whether bone-mass development in today's children may be impaired by other lifestyle and dietary factors such as ...Arizona pioneer in plastics wins top chemistry award
...ompany whose products manufacturers use to thicken paints and make paper, specialty adhesives, and other products. He started work at the Wilmington, Del.-based company in 1939, studying the chemistry of papermaking, and except for a brief stretch in the 1940s to work on smokeless powder for the war effort...Male/female health differences during life's final season
...that using a three-level severity of illness scale paints a much richer picture of gender differences in health than the usual life threatening vs. non-life threatening categories usually reported. With this more complex approach we found an important category of illnesses and conditions with no gender dif...Pacific Northwest National Laboratory wins three R&D 100 awards
...ing or curing of environmentally friendly inks and paints that require no solvents. A coating that makes possible plastic display panels for electronics - If television screens and laptop computer or cell phone displays were made out of plastic, they would weigh less, be more rugged and one day may eve...Research shows low lead in body can cause spontaneous abortion
...his country are air and soil pollution, lead-based paints in older homes and apartments and certain traditional ethnicremedies. The new study indicates that exposures comparable to those of the U.S.general population in the 1970s and to many populations worldwide today canboost the risk of spontaneo...Enhancing Night Visibility Using UV Technology To Be Tested On Virginia Tech's Smart Road
...ed by Ford Motor Company, and fluorescent-reactive paints and pavement markings are being provided by 3M Company, Day-GloColor Corporation, and Carsonite International. "This is the first example of how the smart road will bring research toVirginia Tech and the Center for Transportation Research," s...