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Microsoft exec rebuts hypervisor security claims
Microsoft security strategist Steve Riley has answered claims that the company's hypervisor software could be maliciously replaced on PCs without administrators knowing. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA--Senior Microsoft security strategist Steve Riley has used the vendor's TechEd conference in Sydney to rebut claims by a Polish researcher that Microsoft's hypervisor software could...
Chrome's JavaScript poses challenge to Silverlight
Experts speaking at Microsoft's TechEd conference in Australia warn that JavaScript will continue to get speedier, making it the biggest rival of Silverlight technology. The biggest rival for Microsoft's next-generation Silverlight web technology will be JavaScript, not Adobe's ubiquitous Flash, according to experts speaking at Microsoft's TechEd conference in...
EA's 'Spore' aims to create new worlds, businesses
Electronic Arts's creature-building game "Spore" offers players a chance to develop new worlds--and maybe even new lines of business for the video game maker. RALEIGH, North Carolina--Electronic Arts's creature-building game Spore offers players a chance to develop new worlds--and maybe even new lines of business for the video game...
Ten key differences between Linux and Windows
Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Here are the key differences distilled into one list....
Microsoft to slash price of Xbox 360
Microsoft announced that it will cut the price of its Xbox 360 game console to $199, just in time for the holiday shopping season. SEATTLE--Microsoft said on Wednesday it plans to cut the U.S. prices of its Xbox 360 video game machine, lowering the price of its entry-level console...
Five reasons why Chrome will crash and burn
Google dipped its mighty toe into the increasingly crowded world of internet browsers today with the announcement of its open source offering, Chrome. After all the polished promises of a streamlined new way to tame the web, the blogosphere was ready to predict Chrome would inspire everything from the...
Five reasons Chrome will take over the world
Google dipped its mighty toe into the increasingly crowded world of internet browsers today with the announcement of its open source offering, Chrome. After all the polished promises of a streamlined new way to tame the web, the blogosphere was ready to predict Chrome would inspire everything from the...
iPhone's remote deletions may help crooks cover tracks
Certain features of increasingly widespread enterprise smartphones may aid criminals in hiding incriminating evidence, says the UK's Serious Fraud Office. Criminals can remotely destroy incriminating evidence by exploiting security features on the Apple iPhone, a leading digital-forensics expert has warned. The head of the UK's Serious...
Microsoft patents 'Page Up' and 'Page Down'
The software maker has been granted a US patent on "navigating paginated content in page-based increments." Microsoft has been granted a patent on 'Page Up' and 'Page Down' keystrokes. The software giant applied for the patent in 2005, and was granted it on August 19, 2008....
IBM claims 'Quicksilver' flash sets data-speed record
A project under development from IBM is setting new records for data-transfer speeds using solid-state technology with one million input/outputs per second. IBM has said its 'Project Quicksilver' is setting new records for data-transfer speeds on solid-state technology, with its tests showing a disk-storage solution hitting one million input/outputs...
SaaS market will 'collapse' in two years
Lawson's CEO, Harry Debes says SaaS is the third attempt at "on demand" in his lifetime and predicts it will take the same path as the first two--to oblivion. Lawson's CEO, Harry Debes, doesn't believe in software-as-a-service SaaS. ...
Inventor sues Google, Verizon, others on voicemail
Inventor Judah Klausner filed a voice mail patent lawsuit on Tuesday against Google, Verizon Communications, and others. Verizon has already sued Klausner over the validity of his patents. SAN FRANCISCO--Emboldened by settlements with Apple and AT&T, inventor Judah Klausner filed a voice mail patent lawsuit on Tuesday against Google,...
Apple iPhone ad banned
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned an ad for the iPhone which promised users access to "all parts of the Internet" on their Apple device. The Advertising Standards Authority ASA has banned an ad for the iPhone which promised users access to "all parts of the Internet" on their...
Large Hadron Collider aces pre-launch testing
In a tunnel under the Franco-Swiss border, the world's most powerful particle accelerator passed its final test run before its full-fledged attempt on September 10. Pre-initiation testing of the Large Hadron Collider has now been completed, ahead of the particle accelerator's official launch on September 10. ...
Patch issued for Ubuntu security flaw
Canonical has warned users of all machines running recent versions of Ubuntu to patch their systems and shut an open door for hackers. Canonical is the latest Linux vendor to patch a vulnerability in the open-source operating system's kernel that could have left the door open for hackers to...
Olympics set the stage for Web tech fight
The summer Olympic games provided the first battleground for a war between Microsoft and Adobe over the Internet's next big competition. SEATTLE--As the world's best athletes competed in Beijing, the summer Olympic games set the stage for a battle between Microsoft and Adobe over the Internet's next big competition....
Intel teases shape-shifting programmable matter
Intel CEO Justin Rattner teased his Intel Developer Forum audience with technology of the not-so-disant-future that could take an object design of any imaginable shape, 'hit the print command,' and see the matter take shape. SAN FRANCISCO, CA--Mobile phones in future could be thumb-sized in pockets, and in practically...
Worker suspended over loss of data on all English prisoners
An employee at Home Office contractor PA Consulting has been suspended after the loss of a memory stick holding the unencrypted details of every prisoner in England and Wales. A staff member at PA Consulting Group has been suspended after the contractor lost details on all prisoners in England...
Actors paid to line up for iPhone launch in Poland
The launch of Apple's iPhone was getting little response in Poland, so the company hired people to stand in line to make it look like there was more interest. WARSAW--When Apple rolled out its iPhone in the United States, some fans paid big money to be among the first...
Top five issues your IT staff wants to address but is afraid to tell you
If youre an IT manager or CIO, you may want to gather the troops before you begin the Web 2.0 modernization process as even the best laid plans can go awry says Nexaweb Technologies Jeremy Chone. Commentary--The proliferation of enterprise Web 2.0 has created new...
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LogMeIn Free (dmg)
Free remote access is a reality with LogMeIn. Secure and ease-of-use come together in a powerful remote control solution that's 100% free and gives you full control of your home or work PC from anywhere you are with an Internet connection. LogMeIn is Web-based so it's far easier to use than alternatives - yet offers layers of security that others just don't including end-to-end 256-bit SSL encryption, dual authentication and RSA SecureID. Control your PC from anywhere quickly, easily, and securely. Version 4.0.68 includes a new-and-improved user interface.
StatPlus 2008 Professional (exe)
StatPlus is easy-to-use statistical data processing software application. StatPlus has a very simple, graphical user interface that provides access to a wide range of powerful and flexible statistical tools. With StatPlus 2008, one gets a robust suite of statistics tools and graphical analysis methods that are easily accessed though a simple and straightforward interface. The range of possible applications of StatPlus 2008 is virtually unlimited sociology, financial analysis, biostatistics, economics, insurance industry, healthcare and clinical research, probability calculations for lotteries and gambling operations - to name just a few fields where the program is already being extensively used.Version 2008 includes new statistical procedures, file formats, charts, improved Vista and x64 compatibility, and adds completely new statistical engine.
LetsFun FLV Converter (exe)
A Video Converter to convert Flash Video(FLV files) to MPG, AVI, MOV, WMV, 3GP, MP4, MP3, WMA, AMR, WAV. Videos will be played on your PC, iPod, iPhone, MP4 Player, and Cellphone.Version 5.5 adds Video Cutter.
SuperEasy Audio Converter Basic (exe)
The SuperEasy Audio Converter converts audio files of most different formats directly to those standards, which you require for your device or for your demands. Even better, it downloads without further ado flash videos from platforms like Youtube and MyVideo, rips sound tracks from video files and audio-CDs and converts them to the desired format. In order to work with your SuperEasy Audio Converter you do not need any knowledge about the program-supported audio- and video formats. The program automatically recognizes the source-file types and is able to handle the most important standards AAC, MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis and WAV. Other video formats are also recognized automatically, thus enabling the software to convert most audio/video-sources reliably to one of the supported target formats. Version 1.30 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
Thirdbrush (exe)
A powerful tool to paint on 3D models as easily as on a sheet of paper. Use your mouse or stylus to texture any 3D objects in some minutes. That your are an experimented designer or a simple young game creator, Thirdbird will change the way you work for ever. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
MixVibes DVS (zip)
The essential Digital Vinyl System (DVS) to mix your digital files with CD or vinyl decks in professional conditions. All you need is a PC and a 2in/2out audio interface (USB, FireWire, PCI compatible) to spin your digital music with your CD or vinyl decks. Thanks to the timecoded control CDs or vinyl records, feel the smooth real time reactivity of scratching digital files. The latency you get depends on your audio interface but can go as low as 1 ms with top notch firewire soundcards.Version 7 adds playback mode.
Sumatra PDF Viewer (exe)
Sumatra PDF is a slim, free, open-source PDF viewer for Windows. Sumatra has a minimalistic design. Simplicity has a higher priority than a lot of features. It's small and starts up very fast. It's designed for portable use: it's just one file with no external dependencies so you can easily run it from external USB drive. Version 0.9 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
Database Editor (zip)
Database Editor is an easy access to any database. It helps developers and database administrators get the job done quickly and efficiently. Can work both with hard disk and with flash drive, cd, dvd, zip drive. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
Malware Defender (exe)
Malware Defender is a HIPS (Host Intrusion Prevention System) with low resource usage and latency. It is effective to protect your computer system from all forms of malware (viruses, worms, trojans, adware, spyware, keyloggers, rootkits). Malware Defender is also an advanced rootkit detector. It provides many useful tools that can be used to detect and remove already installed malware. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
Override PropertyExec Live Website Back-up (exe)
Override PropertyExec Live Web site Back-up allows PropertyExec Live Web site owners to make back-ups of their on-line data quickly and easily. The program downloads your entire Web site and a copy of your mySQL database straight into a ZIP file for safe storage. Version 3 contains a number of performance based changes.Note: You'll have to register on the publisher site to be able to use this program.
1 Click Boost (exe)
1 Click Boost is the one software for all your PC and Internet connectivity speed boosting needs. It is the solution for great power and web speed as it is capable of installing tweaks that lead to improved connection speed regardless of its nature - Dialup, LAN or DSL. It also monitors your computer silently in the background for processes that have been ended improperly, offering methods to free up unused virtual memory. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
LockMagic (msi)
LockMagic enables users to share encrypted files by using email addresses - no passwords to remember or write down! Use Live ID, Open ID or Gmail email addresses to share and protect encrypted files. LockMagic has a user-mode file system to transparently store your files encrypted in flash drives, network shares and local drivers and runs without administrator account. You don't have to change the way you work, access your files through LockMagic and they are automatically compressed and encrypted. Create encrypted backups of your files and store them anywhere - flash drive, online email or network shares. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
Active Virus Killer (zip)
"Task manager disabled by administrator" - this message appears if your Windows system is contaminated by virus. This software shows you the windows task manager by force and gives you other task manager which helps you to finish the work and effects of an active virus. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
Logic Minimizer (zip)
Logic Minimizer is a special application for simplifying logical expressions, namely Boolean and propositional expressions. It is geared for those involved in engineering fields, more precisely digital and formal logic scholars and academics, small digital devices constructors or anybody involved with logical expressions. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
Nitrous Audio CTI 2 Touchscreen (zip)
State of Art Car Software GUI interface for Audio or Video that runs on Windows XP, Vista Pc Tablet, TouchScreen, Touchpad, UMPC Devices Using the Winamp Engine. The software is actually a skin that is put in your winamp program. Version 2 includes unspecified updates.
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In Liver Disease Patients Normal ALT Levels May Mask Advanced Fibrosis
Patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) may have normal alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels in spite of having advanced fibrosis, according to a new study in the September issue of Hepatology, a journal published by John Wiley & Sons on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). The article is available online at Wiley Interscience (http://www.
Down-Staged Liver Cancer Associated With Good Post-Transplant Outcomes
Patients with liver cancer can become viable candidates for transplantation if their tumors respond to treatment, a new study suggests. This report is in the September issue of Hepatology, a journal published by John Wiley & Sons on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). The article is available online at Wiley Interscience (http://www.interscience.wiley.com/).
Living Donor Liver Transplants May Drastically Decrease Mortality From Liver Failure
Patients with acute liver failure (ALF) could be saved by a transplant from a living donor (LDLT), according to a new study in the September issue of Liver Transplantation, a journal by John Wiley & Sons. The recent experience of U.S. patients shows that recipient mortality rates and donor morbidity rates are acceptable. The article is also available online at Wiley Interscience (http://www.
Advice For Muslims With Asthma During Ramadan
Although Islamic rules state that people with chronic conditions are permitted not to fast, some Muslims with asthma still chose to observe Ramadan and many may consider using an inhaler to be breaking the fast.
Tiny Ancestral Remnant Lends Developmental Edge To Humans
Subtle genetic changes that confer an evolutionary advantage upon a species, such as the dexterity characteristic of the human hand, while difficult to detect and even harder to reproduce in a model system, have nevertheless generated keen interest amongst evolutionary biologists. In findings published online in the September 5 edition of the journal Science, researchers from the U.S.
Rasilez(R), First-In-Class Direct Renin Inhibitor, Lowers High Blood Pressure More Effectively Than Diuretic In Obese Patients
New clinical data analysis confirms that the first-in-class direct renin inhibitor Rasilez® (aliskiren), known as Tekturna® in the US, provides significantly greater blood pressure reductions in obese patients with high blood pressure compared to the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) alone1.
Excessive Calorie Intake Induced By Intellectual Work
A Universite Laval research team has demonstrated that intellectual work induces a substantial increase in calorie intake. The details of this discovery, which could go some way to explaining the current obesity epidemic, are published in the most recent issue of Psychosomatic Medicine. The research team, supervised by Dr.
Toward Improved Antibiotics Using Proteins From Marine Diatoms - Biomacromolecules Journal
Researchers in Florida are reporting an advance toward tapping the enormous potential of an emerging new group of antibiotics identical to certain germ-fighting proteins found in the human immune system. Their study, which may help fight the growing epidemic of drug-resistant infections, is in the current (August) issue of ACS' Biomacromolecules, a monthly journal. In the new study, D.
Study Suggests A Possible Way To Offset Chemobrain Memory Loss
Cancer patients have complained for years about the mental fog known as chemobrain. Now in animal studies at West Virginia University (WVU), researchers have discovered that injections of N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), an antioxidant, can prevent the memory loss that breast cancer chemotherapy drugs sometimes induce.
Promising Method For Reducing MRSA Infections In Hospital Intensive Care Units Revealed By University Of Virginia Study
Doctors at the University of Virginia Health System have significantly reduced MRSA infections among surgical intensive care patients by using antibiotic cycling, a method of rotating drugs at regular intervals.
Marijuana Ingredients Show Promise In Battling Superbugs - Journal Of Natural Products
Substances in marijuana show promise for fighting deadly drug-resistant bacterial infections, including so-called "superbugs," without causing the drug's mood-altering effects, scientists in Italy and the United Kingdom are reporting.
A Bioinformatic System Takes Adult Stem Cell Research To A New Level
Stem cell research is the next great leap in medicine. In the future, new tissue grown in a laboratory could replace a failing heart, or new cells take the place of damaged cells in the brain. Rather than using stem cells from embryonic sources, which opens difficult ethical and complicated scientific issues, scientists have been looking to adult human stem cells, culled from a person's own body.
Link Between Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes And Neurodegeneration
New research from Rhode Island Hospital found that obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) can contribute to mild neurodegeneration with features common with Alzheimer's disease (AD) - the first study to show that obesity can cause neurodegeneration. The study appeared in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Volume 15:1 (September 2008) .
An Advance On New Generations Of Chemotherapy And Antiviral Drugs
Researchers are describing progress toward developing a new generation of chemotherapy agents that target and block uncontrolled DNA replication - a hallmark of cancer, viral infections, and other diseases - more effectively than current drugs in ways that may produce fewer side effects. Their article is scheduled for the Aug. 27 issue of ACS' Biochemistry, a weekly journal.
Major Flooding Risk Could Span Decades After Chinese Earthquake
Up to 20 million people, thousands of whom are already displaced from their homes following the devastating Chinese earthquake, are at increased risk from flooding and major power shortages in the massive Sichuan Basin over the next few decades and possibly centuries.
VSP Vision Care Study: Nearly 8 Out Of 10 American Kids Under Five Have Never Had An Eye Exam
A recent nationwide survey of nearly 4,000 Americans by VSP® Vision Care revealed that more than three-quarters (76 percent) of children under the age of five have never had a comprehensive eye exam.
PITT Receives $10 Million NIMH Grant For Schizophrenia Research
The University of Pittsburgh has received a $10 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to support a new Conte Center for the Neuroscience of Mental Disorders (CCNMD). The center will focus on developing new treatments for schizophrenia, a disease that affects over two million adults in the United States alone.
eHealthMe.com Offers New Look At Statin Side Effects Study, More Research May Be Needed
In 2004, the FDA sponsored a study on occurrences of rhabdomyolysis, a sometimes deadly side effect of cholesterol-lowering statins, generally believed to be rare after the withdrawal of cerivastatin. The FDA study looked at patients using statins for a period of one year, with results showing that only 0.44 in 10,000 patients will develop this sometimes life-threatening condition.
American Kidney Fund's Disaster Relief Program Available To Dialysis Patients
The American Kidney Fund's Disaster Relief Program is ready to provide emergency financial assistance to U.S. dialysis patients affected by Hurricane Gustav--as well as to help dialysis patients who may be affected by additional storms as hurricane season reaches its peak.
Two-Thirds Of Adult Americans Willing To Pay Higher Taxes To Fund Chronic Disease Prevention Programs, Survey Finds
More than two-thirds of adult Americans agree that the U.S. healthcare system needs to put more emphasis on chronic disease preventive care than on treatment, and they're willing to pay higher taxes to fund those programs, according to a new survey by the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors.
Spencer Forrest Begins Clinical Trials On The X5 Hair Laser, Sets Sights On Beating Genetic Hair Loss
In yet another milestone for its line of products aimed at countering hair loss, Spencer Forrest Inc. has officially entered clinical trials with its X5 Hair Laser. Featuring 15 individual lasers that interact directly with the scalp, the X5 is the most powerful Laser Therapy device on the market.
Early And Accurate Detection Of Bowel Cancer With RanplexCRC - Detects 28 Polymorphisms Associated With Colorectal Cancer In A Single Stool Sample
RanplexCRC is a diagnostic test that can detect 28 polymorphisms associated with colorectal cancer in a single stool sample. It does not require a hospital visit or dietary restrictions, while having greater sensitivity than the currently used Faecal Occult Blood (FOB) screening test.
New Think Tank Tackles Health Policy And Professionalism Issues - Indiana University School Of Medicine And Riley Hospital For Children
Quick turnaround research on the hottest topics of the day related to health policy, medical professionalism, medical education, and physician practice is the goal of the Center for Health Policy and Professionalism Research (CHPPR), recently created as an innovative think tank at the Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for Children.
Smoking Cessation Reduces Cardiovascular Risks In Patients With CKD
Nearly 47.5 million Americans currently smoke, and the habit is one that increases the risk and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Patients with CKD also develop cardiovascular issues as the disease worsens, and researchers are calling for more studies that will help reduce cardiovascular mortality in this patient group.
Case Report: Delivering A Full-Term Baby While On Hemodialysis Is Possible
For women with chronic kidney disease (CKD), getting pregnant is very rare, and a successful pregnancy is even more uncommon, especially for women on dialysis. In the July-August 2008 issue of Nephrology Nursing Journal, Mary Coyle and co-authors present a case report of a 35-year-old woman with Stage 5 CKD who successfully completed a 39-week pregnancy while on hemodialysis.
Kidney Research UK Launches First Ever National Kidney Disease Screening Pilot
Kidney Research UK is to launch a pilot programme of national screening days for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The screenings will take place from September until the end of November in four centres across the UK.
Minister Clement Announces Reappointment To The Canadian Institutes Of Health Research
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, today announced the reappointment of Arnold Steinberg as a member of the Governing Council for the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), for a three year term. "Mr. Steinberg has already made a significant contribution having acted as Chair of the Governing Council while a new president was being sought," said Minister Clement.
NovaDel Announces Data From Pilot Efficacy Study Comparing Sumatriptan Oral Spray To Imitrex(R) Tablets
NovaDel Pharma Inc. (AMEX: NVD), a specialty pharmaceutical company developing oral spray formulations for a broad range of marketed treatments, today announced data from its Pilot Efficacy Study of its Oral Spray formulation of sumatriptan (Sumatriptan OS) compared to sumatriptan tablets, marketed as Imitrex®/Imigran®, the leading triptan indicated for the treatment of migraine headaches.
Safety In Numbers For Cyclists
It seems paradoxical but the more people ride bicycles on our city streets, the less likely they are to be injured in traffic accidents. International research reveals that as cycling participation increases, a cyclist is far less likely to collide with a motor vehicle or suffer injury and death - and what's true for cyclists is true for pedestrians.
Government Of Canada And Province Of British Columbia Collaborate On Addictions Treatment Programs In Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
Individuals living in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside will benefit from two new treatment services thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada. The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, and the Honourable George Abbott, B.C.
NIMS' Acceleration Therapeutic Platform: Potential Non-Invasive Home Treatment Of Coronary Artery Disease
Marvin A Sackner, M.D., CEO, Chairman of the Board, Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems, Inc.
Yerkes Researchers Create Animal Model Of Chronic Stress
In an effort to better understand how chronic stress affects the human body, researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University, have created an animal model that shows how chronic stress affects behavior, physiology and reproduction.
Situation Worsens For Children As Relief Measures Falter In Horn Crisis
Children, already casualties of the complex drought, food price and conflict crisis unfolding in the Horn of Africa, are suffering severe effects of the lack of food, water and medical care. Three million children in the arid, marginalized region are at risk of death, disease or the long-term consequences of malnutrition.
University Of California Irvine Extension Introduces "Tourette's Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder And Other Anxiety Disorders"
Millions of children across the United States suffer from disorders such as Tourette's Syndrome and anxiety disorders, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - conditions which often affect their performance in school on both social and academic levels.
Women With Hormone Disorder May Benefit From Acupuncture
Getting pregnant with her first child was difficult, but when Rebecca Killmeyer of Charlottesville, Va. experienced a miscarriage during her second pregnancy, she wasn't sure if she would ever have another baby. When she decided to enter a study testing the impact of acupuncture on women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at the University of Virginia Health System, she came out with a miracle.
Pharmacy White Paper Consultation On Legislative Changes
In response to the Pharmacy White Paper related consultation on legislative changes published on 27 August, the NPA has called for new money to be made available for future pharmacy services and for a clear timetable to be put in place for a more ordered entry of businesses into the pharmacy market.
CYPHER® Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent Comparable To Bypass Surgery In Key Safety Measures In Patients With Diabetes And Multi-Vessel Disease
Data from the largest randomized trial of its kind performed to date indicate that the use of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with the CYPHER® Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent was comparable to bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass grafting or CABG) in key safety endpoints in patients with multi-vessel disease and diabetes.
Immune System Cell Signaling Detected By New Nano Device
Scientists have detected previously unnoticed chemical signals that individual cells in the immune system use to communicate with each other over short distances.
UNICEF Relief Efforts Continue In Bihar, India, As Estimates Of Flood Affected Rise To Over 3 Million
With the number of people affected by the flooding in the Bihar state of India now estimated at three million, UNICEF continues its relief operation in what it describes as a "grim humanitarian situation". Tens of thousands of people, including many children, may still be stranded in remote areas, says the children's agency.
Amgen And Wyeth Statement On The FDA Safety Announcement Regarding Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blockers
Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE: WYE), issued a statement in response to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety announcement regarding opportunistic fungal infections in patients treated with Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blockers [marketed as Remicade&r
Improving Public Safety In The Skies
University of Texas professor Constantine Caramanis and colleagues at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are working on a air traffic decision-making system that rapidly adapts its flight recommendations without human input based on thousands of changing variables.
Handling, Transfer And Transport Of Waste Consultation - Pharmacy Bodies Comment
The NPA is one of five bodies representing community pharmacy businesses that have submitted a joint response to the second consultation carried out by DEFRA on the Handling, Transfer and Transport of Waste. The consultation seeks views on the measures needed to reduce the incidence of fly-tipping and inappropriate disposal of waste.
First Day Of Ovarian Cancer Symposium Focuses On Early Detection - Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium
Leading ovarian cancer researchers and clinicians from around the world gathered at the Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium today to hear about cutting-edge developments that may increase the chances of early detection of the disease. Dr. Patricia Kruk, from the University of South Florida, presented her research that could lead to using a non-invasive urine test for detecting ovarian cancer.
Research Suggests That Cigarettes' Power May Not Be In Nicotine Itself
There may be a very good reason why coffee and cigarettes often seem to go hand in hand. A Kansas State University psychology professor's research suggests that nicotine's power may be in how it enhances other experiences. For a smoker who enjoys drinking coffee, the nicotine may make a cup of joe even better. And that may explain why smoking is so hard to quit.
15-Month-Old Gavin Denied Care By His Insurer Pacific Source
"My 15-month-old son Gavin was recently denied by Pacific Source insurance in Oregon due to the fact that he has recently gotten ear tubes - of all things," Nixie Krusee of Portland, Ore., writes. "He has been fighting ear infections for the past eight months and by doctor's recommendations he had ear tubes placed in both ears.
Spectranetics Announces Federal Investigation, USA
Spectranetics Corporation (Nasdaq:SPNC) was jointly served by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) this morning with a search warrant issued by the United States District Court, District of Colorado.
Chemists Identify Sources Of Smoke Smudging Mexico City's Air
Mexico City once topped lists of places with the worst air pollution in the world. Although efforts to curb emissions have improved the situation, tiny particles called aerosols still clog the air.
Moving People Is Changing Its Name To 'Time To Change'
You may have heard that Moving People, the major anti-discrimination programme in mental health, has been looking for a new name - and you may have helped find one by taking part in one of our surveys. The programme, in which Mind is a partner along with Mental Health Media, Rethink and the Institute of Psychiatry, is now delighted to be able to unveil our new identity - Time to Change.
Elan And Biogen Idec Initiate First Clinical Trial Of TYSABRI(R) In Oncology - First Multiple Myeloma Patient Treated
Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) and Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) announced the initiation of the first clinical trial of TYSABRI® (natalizumab) in oncology. The first dose of TYSABRI was administered yesterday in the trial. The objectives of this Phase I/II study are to evaluate the safety and potential anti-tumor activity of TYSABRI in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
USP's 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting To Convene Scientific Experts From Around The World
The U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention's 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) will be held in Kansas City, Mo., September 24 to 26. The meeting is an opportunity to interact with the USP experts responsible for establishing internationally recognized standards for prescription and over-the-counter medicines, food ingredients and dietary supplements.
Nursing Regulator To Develop New Standards For Nursing Education
A new framework for pre-registration nursing education is to be developed with a view to ensuring that the new nurse of tomorrow is able to work safely and effectively to meet the needs of the people in their care as the delivery of healthcare services continues to change.
Inverness Medical Launches Portable Blood Testing Monitor To Warn Patients And Their Physicians Of Potential Blood Clots
Inverness Medical Physician Diagnostics Group, a division of Inverness Medical Innovations, announced the launch of the INRatio®2 PT/INR Monitoring System, a portable device that measures blood-clotting time, also known as prothrombin time, using one drop of blood from a patient's finger.
Gene Associated With Pair-Bonding In Animals Has Similar Effects In Human Males
Variation in the gene for one of the receptors for the hormone vasopressin appears to be associated with how human males bond with their partners, according to an international team of researchers. The researchers found that the "334" allele of a common AVPR1A variation, the human version of avpr1a studied in voles, seemed to have negative effects on men's relationship with their spouses.
Mildly Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Oculus Innovative Sciences Holds Successful End-of-Phase II Meeting With FDA For Microcyn(R) Technology
Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCLS) announced that the company held a successful End-of-Phase II meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 29, 2008. Following a review of the Phase II data on Microcyn® Technology for the treatment of mildly infected diabetic foot ulcers, the FDA agreed: - Oculus may move forward into the pivotal phase of its U.S.
An Essential And Comprehensive Report On Biopharmaceuticals In The US And European Markets, By Research And Markets
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Biopharmaceuticals in the US and European Markets" report to their offering.
Identification Of Structure Of Key Epigenetics Component
Scientists from the Structural Genomics Consortium (SGC) have determined the 3D structure of a key protein component involved in enabling "epigenetic code" to be copied accurately from cell to cell.
Elderly Benefit From Cholesterol Drugs To Lower Risk Of Stroke
Elderly people who take a cholesterol drug after a stroke or mini-stroke lower their risk of having another stroke just as much as younger people in the same situation, according to research published in the September 3, 2008, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Human Trials Of Universal Flu Vaccine Begin At Oxford University
Clinical trials of a new vaccine that could protect against multiple types of flu are beginning at Oxford University. If successful, the 'universal' flu injection would transform the way we vaccinate against influenza and could offer immunity to a bird flu pandemic. Current vaccines are only effective against certain strains of flu.
What Is A Gene?
Even scientists define 'a gene' in different ways, so it comes as little surprise that the media also have various ways of framing the concept of a gene, according to a new study appearing in the October 2008 issue of EMBO reports.
Amrubicin Receives FDA Fast Track Designation For The Treatment Of Small Cell Lung Cancer After First-Line Chemotherapy
Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG) announced that Amrubicin has been granted Fast Track product designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of small cell lung cancer after first-line chemotherapy.
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Shun meat, says UN climate chief
People should consider eating less meat as a way to tackle global warming, says the UN's top climate scientist.
'Jules Verne' begins final voyage
Europe's space freighter undocks from the International Space Station after completing its mission to the orbiting platform.
Universal flu vaccine tests start
A universal flu vaccine which could mean an end to the annual flu jab is being trialled on UK volunteers.
Rosetta probe makes asteroid pass
Europe's Rosetta space probe makes a close pass of asteroid Steins, taking pictures and recording other scientific data.
Sea level rise by 2100 'below 2m'
Natural restrictions on the way glaciers move means sea level rise above 2m this century is very unlikely, researchers say.
Mammoths moved 'out of America'
Ancient DNA evidence points to the last Siberian woolly mammoths having originated in North America.
Bumblebees outwit robotic spiders
Bumblebees learn from their encounters with camouflaged crab spiders and adapt their foraging strategy.
Down's signs 'seen in stem cells'
Scientists in London have traced the embryonic changes that occur in children with Down's syndrome
Germany leads 'clean coal' pilot
A small German coal-fired plant will be the first in the world to capture and store its own CO2 emissions.
Wanted - plumber to protect Antarctic pipes
The British Antarctic Survey is advertising for a plumber to maintain one of the world's most remote research stations.
Why the UN needs to reform, meaningfully, the way it handles environmental issues
Why the UN needs to reform, meaningfully, the way it handles environmental issues.
Saving species needs a shift in values
Society needs to re-evaluate how it decides what creatures need help to survive.
Cosmic colossus
An introduction to the world's biggest physics experiment
Amazon idea
Can capitalism save the world's largest rainforest?
Frog hunt
Watch your step: the rainforest is full of creepy-crawlies
Gorilla Diary
Soldiers are moved out of Virunga National Park
In pictures
Asteroid Steins as captured by the Rosetta probe
Power down
Will lack of wind scupper UK plans for electricity?
Roman Empire 'raised HIV threat'
The spread of the Roman Empire through Europe may explain why those living in its former colonies are more vulnerable to HIV.
Jerusalem ancient walls unveiled
Archaeologists in Jerusalem give a sneak preview of newly exposed 2,100-year-old walls to the south of the Old City.
Museum 'cocoon' ready to open
London's Natural History Museum unveils the interactive centre that will soon house 20 million plant and insect specimens.
Women pick men looking like dad
When it comes to choosing a husband, women tend to pick men who resemble their dad, a study shows.
Ultrasound to give feel to games
Virtual objects can be felt in mid-air thanks to a pioneering ultrasound approach developed by Japanese researchers .
Heritage plan for Iraqi marshes
The UN launches an initiative to have the marshlands of southern Iraq listed as a world heritage site.
Government to protect tiny snail
One of the world's smallest and rarest snails, measuring less than a millimetre in width, gets special protection.
Warming boosts strongest storms
As temperatures rise globally, strong storms in the tropics are getting stronger with faster winds, scientists show.
Major ice-shelf loss for Canada
Canada's Arctic ice shelves have lost a colossal area this year, scientists report, with one 50 sq km shelf breaking off completely.
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