Study of energy and health in Africa focuses spotlight on charcoal and forest management
... decimating tropical forests would be an excellent way to help achieve several of the United Nations' 'millennium development goals' at the same time. It also presents an opportunity for the developed world to invest in the African continent, as many promised at the January meeting of the World Economic ...Charcoal and forest management could reduce greenhouse gas levels & save lives in Africa
... decimating tropical forests would be an excellent way to achieve several of the United Nation's "millennium development goals," among them reducing child mortality, and ensuring gender equity and environmental sustainability, and to invest in development of the African continent as promised at the 2005 ...Wolfowitz is the wrong choice for the World Bank
...Wolfowitz? Does he fit in with the World Bank in a way that is not immediately obvious? Following his reputation as "the leading neoconservative hawk in George Bush's regime" Wolfowitz has begun by saying that his focus will be on economics, not politics. But he must achieve effectiveness through sound, ...Study shows promise in identifying kidney failure
...enal injury, he said. These studies have paved the way for designing new treatments for humans. "The NGAL gene was one of the most upregulated in animal models with acute renal disease. The protein product of this gene showed up in urine samples very early after kidney failure," Dr. Devarajan said. The ...Early onset of puberty the EU gets serious
...at girls who reach puberty early are affected in a way that can have consequences for their future, both socially and financially. It's also conceivable that early puberty is the outcome of external factors in the environment. It's therefore important to identify these factors so that we can take whateve...Satellite survey enhances knowledge of Tuscan landslides
The 240-km-long River Arno winds its way seaward through the tranquil countryside of Umbria... the technical and scientific information with the way we normally work, in support of decision making. This is not always possible with such highly innova...U of M researcher says Viagra may cause permanent vision loss in some men
...ients also had a low cup to disk ratio, which is a way doctors measure the small circular indentation where the optic nerve connects to the eyeball. The low cup to disk ratio means that the blood vessels and nerves are tightly bundled together into the small space in the back of the eye. "Viagra regulate...Pitt marks 50th anniversary of its Salk polio vaccine with reunion, scientific symposium
... the effort. Together, their involvement paved the way for the largest U.S. clinical trial ever to be conducted, with 1.8 million children from 44 states taking part. Making a special appearance will be Mickey Rooney, who was one of Hollywood's most ardent champions for the March of Dimes (known then as...Unexpected benefit seen in treating HER-2 breast cancer with new preoperative drug combo
...al large and lengthy clinical trials are now under way to test for cancer recurrence and survival after use of Herceptin with chemotherapy. But researchers at M. D. Anderson wanted to test use of the drug combination in patients with earlier stage breast cancer, defined as stage II to IIIa. In order to i...Economist: Cuba's state-run baseball doesn't go to bat for players
... touts its state-run baseball system as a superior way to structure the game. Cuba not only reigns as th... in Cuba, Baird said, exploits them in a different way it prevents them from making money in foreign baseball leagues that are keen to hire Cuban talent. ...Researchers search for first sign of congestive heart failure
...stive heart failure you have early changes in the way the heart is functioning," says Dr. Gaston Kakota ...ume by retaining sodium. Natriuresis is the body's way of eliminating sodium so pressures can return to pre-stress levels. Dr. Harshfield's studies have sh...Hopkins begins human trials with donor adult stem cells to repair muscle damaged from heart attack
...the bone marrow. Related clinical research under way in China also uses adult stem cells, but they come directly from the patient, and no universal donor is used as in the Hopkins study. It remains unclear from earlier animal studies how or why the adult stem cells develop into new and healthy heart ti...Billions in cost estimated for firefighter injuries
...ry or death whether on the scene of a fire, on the way to a fire or even during training--with an estimated 81,000 injuries and 100 deaths in 2002 alone. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently released a study* that estimates the cost in 2002 of addressing firefighter injuries...First mouse model for multiple system atrophy points to new treatment targets for brain diseases
...nd oligodendrocytes secondarily, this is the other way around," says Lee. In fact, there is growing evidence that non-neuronal cells also play a role in amyloid deposits in Alzheimer's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) mouse models. Lee and colleagues report their findings in the March 24, ...Risky surgery not always necessary to treat cervical disease
...ew treatments and make further advancements in the way of nonsurgical options. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus affecting millions of women. It can cause gential warts and if left untreated, can also cause cervical cancer. According to the article, approximately 20 million people in the...RIT takes eye-tracking research to next level
...dy students in a classroom or people finding their way in the woods." The wearable eye tracker extends the laboratory to the real world by recording what people look at and how their eyes move as they perform a specified task, such as attending to a lecture in a classroom, driving a car, walking or pla...Opponents of needle-exchange programs should think about their message to drug users
...nveying to injecting drug users (IDUs): "We know a way to dramatically cut your chances of contracting a deadly disease, then spreading it to others, including your unborn children. It would also dramatically cut the amount of money society is going to have to spend on you and those you infect. But becau...Yale technology translates to sonic golf training tool
...gtoswing reproducibility. This is a completely new way to develop tempo, rhythm, and "feel" and to train muscle memory in the golf swing. Additionally, it provides a mechanism to effectively connect the golfer and instructor, allowing them to explore the sound and data together and to make swing changes ...Specific test key to determine whether or not allergy symptoms are really allergy-related
...or other specialist." Family doctors need a better way to accurately diagnose allergic rhinitis, as the symptoms are often similar to those found in asthma and rhinosinusitis, a condition where the sinuses and nasal passages become swollen and inflamed. But the treatment for each disorder is different "T......ing anxiety and depression in people with HIV as a way to prevent insomnia, "given that psychiatric disorders are often missed in general medical settings," Reid says. Reid and colleagues found little evidence suggesting that a patient's viral count or other signs of infection were important risk factors...