Split the difference: Pill-splitting study looks at cost-saving step that could be used by millions
... ARBOR, Mich. Slicing certain pills in half could slice a hefty amount off of Americas prescription drug costs. While only some types of pills can be split safely, the practice could be used by millions of Americans including many of those who take popular cholesterol-lowering drugs. Now, a new Univer...Limiting stroke damage is focus of study
...inding a way to inhibit anoxic depolarization in a slice of living brain, he can protect neurons by stopping structural and functional damage and promoting recovery. His previous work has shown that cold also inhibits the sodium-potassium pump, resulting in dendrite beading and spine loss, and that warming...Bypassing eggs, flu vaccine grown in insect cells shows promise
...lic. Taking eggs out of the process would likely slice one or two months off the production process, Treanor said. In case of a bird-flu pandemic, that would allow manufacturers to ramp up vaccine production more quickly than if they had to wait for the production of millions of eggs. Not relying on chic...Meals high in saturated fat impair 'good' cholesterol's ability to protect against clogged arteries
...ated fat (safflower oil). Each meal consisted of a slice of carrot cake and a milkshake. All meals were specially prepared so that each participant consumed 1 gram of fat per kilogram of body weight or 1 gram of fat for every 2.2 pounds. (For a 150-pound person, that's nearly the fat equivalent of eating ...Combination of three new, high-powered MRI systems at PENN is a first in the US
...aster it can image. So, instead of just seeing one slice of a beating heart in a breath-hold signal, we'll be able to see the entire beating heart. This is especially good for those patients who cannot easily hold their breath or who have irregular heartbeats. "The heart is hard to image because of its co...Terahertz imaging may reduce breast cancer surgeries
... spectrum. The researchers found that by placing a slice of excised breast tissue on a special quartz plate and exposing it to terahertz light, the light waves reflected from the tissue contained unique information about its state. The researchers were able to distinguish both invasive and noninvasive brea...Penn State selected for DHS National Visualization Team
...ng geospatial and temporal information, which is a slice of visual analytics that isn't currently represented on the NVAC team," said Jim Thomas, PNNL's chief scientist for information technologies and NVAC director. "Their expertise is an exciting addition." "Individuals and teams in many contexts must......rtant part of the mix. "So when you are enjoying a slice of brandy-infused fruit cake or a drink of good quality brandy over Christmas you can put your mind at rest that this amber liquid isn't too bad for you at all. In moderation, of course." Red wine is famously known as an effective antioxidant so it s...