Pitt marks 50th anniversary of its Salk polio vaccine with reunion, scientific symposium
...e World Health Organization. Other internationally recognized researchers and public health experts are included on the program for the April 11 and 12 symposium, "Remembering Polio: The History and Future of Vaccine Development." In some ways, the fear of polio was as terrifying as the disease itself, with par...Some brain cells 'change channels' to fine-tune the message
...hough the cells' channel-changing ability has been recognized for a few years, the key players controlling it hadn't been identified. Now, by studying mice, the Hopkins team has identified two proteins, called PICK1 and NSF for short, that help replace channels that let charged calcium ions in with another kind...Sudan surveys show high rates of death and malnutrition among displaced population
...rably higher than the 1 per 10,000 per day that is recognized internationally as defining an emergency situation and 4 to 6 times the expected rate in sub-Saharan populations. In Kass and Kalma, the under 5-year mortality rates exceeded the 2 per 10,000 per day used as the emergency benchmark." Deaths from ...Kandel pays tribute to Hubel's and Wiesel's 25-year partnership and work in neurobiology & vision
...and discerning individual cells of the brain, they recognized some of the brain's most intricate mechanisms. Their discoveries also renewed debate on the "nature" vs. "nurture" question: Are the nerve connections responsible for vision innate or do they develop through experience via the early life of an anim...Scientist works on innovative treatments for brain tumors
...mors. Waldemar Debinski, M.D., Ph.D., a nationally recognized physician-scientist who pioneered a method to destroy malignant brain tumor cells without damaging healthy cells, came to Wake Forest Baptist last year to direct the Brain Tumor Center of Excellence. The treatment Debinski developed is based on the d...Aloe vera: Natural, home remedy treats canker and cold sores
...aloe vera gel. These are the two modes of delivery recognized by the FDA," says Dr. Wynn. Those interested in using aloe vera for oral health problems are encouraged to speak with a dentist for proper treatment techniques. Treatment and use of aloe vera plants Aloe vera plants are available at most plant sto...Chemists identify immune system mechanism for methamphetamine binges
...rger-size "glycated" product. This product is then recognized by immune system components, stimulating the production of antibodies to the drug. In follow-up studies using mice, those injected with the drug developed antibodies to it. "Antibodies are usually produced only in response to large molecule invaders ...AACC and The Endocrine Society partner to promote patient education
...03, the American Society of Association Executives recognized the site with a Summit Award for its positive contribution to American society. Today, the site averages more than 500,000 visitors a month. In June 2004, AACC launched a localized version of Lab Tests Online in the United Kingdom....Sleeping Through the Night: Children's sleep expert advises parents
... magazine, and BabyCenter.com. She is a nationally recognized advocate for public education about children's sleep, having appeared on over 150 television and radio broadcasts, and quoted in every leading print publication. Sleeping Through the Night By Jodi A. Mindell, Ph.D. HarperResource/$14.95 I...CAS science spotlight identifies most requested article
...er associated with the most requested article were recognized during the CAS Science Spotlight ceremony. Those honored along with the co-authors were Prof. John Caldwell and Prof. Nina D. Berova, editors of CHIRALITY, the John Wiley & Sons journal that published the winning article. In addition, CAS Science S...Short-term effects of spit tobacco suggest long-term health risks
...blood pressure and heart rate increases need to be recognized and understood. And since spit tobacco not only raises blood pressure but also blunts the body's normal defense response to blood pressure increases, long-term dipping would seem likely to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease."...2005 Craniofacial Biology Research Award
...ofacial biology, and his eminence has already been recognized by a variety of awards, including the highly prized Merit Award from the NIH....2005 Oral Medicine and Pathology Research Award
...n oral health therapy and dental technology. He is recognized internationally as an authority on dental and oral diseases, and the IADR is honored by his acceptance of this award. ...How effective are herbal supplements in reducing illnesses in children?
...m bronchitis symptoms. Valerian is the most widely recognized herbal sedative and has been used for children with hyperactivity and sleep disorders. One study assessed valerian's effect on boys with developmental deficiencies and hyperactivity problems. After the children were given nightly doses for 2 weeks,...Student identifies electrical changes preceding heart failure
...or undergraduates. The Johns Hopkins University is recognized as the country's first graduate research university, and has been in recent years the leader among the nation's research universities in winning federal research and development grants. The opportunity to be involved in important research is one of t...Tobacco industry pays scientists to challenge secondhand smoke's link to infant death risk
...write in their analysis. "Secondhand smoke must be recognized as an established, controllable risk factor for SIDS, like prone sleep positioning," they conclude. "Clinicians and public health officials should intensify their efforts to promote reducing infant exposure to secondhand smoke as an effective strateg...Common schizophrenia symptoms often overlooked by physicians, according to expert panel
...ght possible, according to the panel of nationally recognized psychiatrists and psychologists whose discussions and recommendations are published in a supplement to the current issues of Primary Psychiatry and CNS Spectrums (CNS Spectr. 2005;10(2 Suppl 1):1-16). A copy of the supplement can also be accessed at...Study shows faces are processed like words
...e dramatically different, words and faces are both recognized by parts, according to a study published in Februa...O). It has been suggested that faces and words are recognized differently, that faces are identified by wholes, whereas words and other objects are identified by ...IADR & GSK announce 2005 Innovation in Oral Care Awards
...obe, and these were reviewed by an internationally recognized panel of experts, under the chairmanship of Dr. John Stamm, former Dean, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. The awards, to be provided in the form of an unrestricted research grant, will be funded by GSK and administered......4th year of the prestigious competition, which has recognized techniques that have changed our technical and bus...have been spotlighted. The Edelman competition has recognized the use of operations research in significant cost savings, most recently $130 million at HP and $60...