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  Antibiotic resistance linked to corruption, experts suggest

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • March 22, 2015
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  Researchers have linked antibiotic resistance with poor governance and corruption around the world. "We found poor governance and higher levels of corruption are associated with higher levels of antibiotic resistance," said one author. "It is a finding...  moreResearchers have linked antibiotic resistance with poor governance and corruption around the world. "We found poor governance and higher levels of corruption are associated with higher levels of antibiotic resistance," said one author. "It is a finding that will be surprising to most people in the field of Medicine."  
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  Is too much artificial light at night making us sick?

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • March 18, 2015
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  • 1 endorse
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  Modern life, with its preponderance of inadequate exposure to natural light during the day and overexposure to artificial light at night, is not conducive to the body's natural sleep/wake cycle. A cancer epidemiologist and team members suggest such...  moreModern life, with its preponderance of inadequate exposure to natural light during the day and overexposure to artificial light at night, is not conducive to the body's natural sleep/wake cycle. A cancer epidemiologist and team members suggest such overexposure has possible ties to cancer, obesity, diabetes, and other health issues.  
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  What Does the Internet Mean to Traditional TV Cable Subscriptions?

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • March 18, 2015
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  What Does the Internet Mean to Traditional TV Cable Subscriptions?
  The Internet as most of us know it is changing the way we do things. The Internet has replaced or enhanced the experiences the many things we do. The Internet continues to have amazing...
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  Biomechanics in STEM Education

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • March 17, 2015
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  By Milton Bertrand
  STEM Proponent and Fellow Geazler
  It is evident there is a major push for STEM education; it requires us to understand and see real STEM applications. Many of us like to play sports; dexterity is an important aspect in sports; ther...
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  Addressing long-standing mysteries behind anti-wear motor oil additive

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • March 15, 2015
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  Motor oil contains chemical additives that extend how long engines can run without failure, but, despite decades of ubiquity, how such additives actually work to prevent this damage have remained a mystery. Now, engineers and ExxonMobil have teamed up to...  moreMotor oil contains chemical additives that extend how long engines can run without failure, but, despite decades of ubiquity, how such additives actually work to prevent this damage have remained a mystery. Now, engineers and ExxonMobil have teamed up to answer this question.  
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  Test of new device that protects brain during heart-valve procedure

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • March 15, 2015
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  In the first multicenter trial of its kind, researchers tested a new device that lowers the risk of stroke and cognitive decline in patients undergoing heart-valve replacement. "One of the major findings is, for the first time, we're showing that with...  moreIn the first multicenter trial of its kind, researchers tested a new device that lowers the risk of stroke and cognitive decline in patients undergoing heart-valve replacement. "One of the major findings is, for the first time, we're showing that with protection, 55% more patients have completely clean brains -- with no ischemic brain lesions at all," said a researcher. Brain lesions increase risk of dementia and stroke two- to three-fold.  
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  How the Pharmaceutical Industry Brings an Antibiotic Drug to Market in the United States

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • March 12, 2015
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  The modern pharmaceutical industry is only about 65 years old, but in that time it has revolutionized the practice of medicine by providing the infectious disease specialist with life-saving drugs, such as sulfonamides, penicillins, cephalosporins, ami...
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  New class of drugs dramatically increases healthy lifespan, mouse study suggests

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • March 9, 2015
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  Scientists have identified a new class of drugs that in animal models dramatically slows the aging process -- alleviating symptoms of frailty, improving cardiac function and extending a healthy lifespan.
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  Marine oil supplement has positive effects on post-exercise muscle damage

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • February 25, 2015
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  An Indiana University study has revealed that there may be a greater connection between mussels and muscles than previously thought.
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  A good night's sleep keeps your stem cells young

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • February 18, 2015
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  • 4,399 views

  Environmental stress is a major factor in driving DNA damage in adult hematopoietic stem cells, researchers have found, concluding that a good night's sleep keeps your stem cells "young."