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Stereotypes may impact a person's academic self-assessment

Research has shown that stereotypes can impair the standardized test performance of African Americans. A recent psychological study, which examined the long-term effects of stereotypes, suggests that stereotypes may also impact a person's academic self-assessment and overall learning ability.

13 Dec 2004

Chiropractic, osteopathy or manipulative spinal manipulation followed by exercise provides significant relief of back pain symptoms

A new study of back pain treatments, co-ordinated by researchers at the University of York, has found that spinal manipulation, in the form of chiropractic, osteopathy, or manipulative physiotherapy, followed by a programme of exercise, provides significant relief of symptoms and improvements in general health.

13 Dec 2004

Wiping out a protein in skin cancer cells could significantly stall melanoma tumor development

The protein, Akt3, appears to be responsible for promoting tumor cell survival and development in 43 percent to 60 percent of non-inherited melanomas.

13 Dec 2004

Odor identification test, strong predictor of Alzheimer's Disease

The inability to identify the smell of lemons, lilac, leather and seven other odors predicts which patients with minimal to mild cognitive impairment (MMCI) will develop Alzheimer's Disease, according to a study presented today at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) annual meeting.

13 Dec 2004

New approach to genomic testing identifies women with low risk of breast cancer recurrence

An initial validation study presented by Exagen Diagnostics at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium suggests it may soon be possible to distinguish good prognosis from poor prognosis in any newly diagnosed breast cancer patient based on DNA changes in the patient's tumor.

13 Dec 2004

Diabetics who do not have good control over their blood sugar levels are more susceptible to oral health problems

Diabetes affects 18.2 million people in the United States and is expected to double by the year 2010. Additionally, diabetics who do not have good control over their blood sugar levels are more susceptible to oral health problems than non-diabetics

13 Dec 2004

Cumulative trauma can have an overall effect on health in later years

Cumulative trauma during a person's lifetime can have an overall effect on health in one's later years, according to a study that examines the consequences of traumatic events on older adults' physical health.

13 Dec 2004

Women over the age of 60 with low-risk breast cancer may not need to receive radiation therapy after surgery

The current treatment standard recommended for most women with early stage breast cancer is breast conservation therapy, consisting of lumpectomy following by radiotherapy. The purpose of the radiotherapy is to kill any tumor cells in the remaining breast area that may have been missed by the surgery.

13 Dec 2004

Existing salt and hypertension guidelines obsolete

A respected medical expert has branded as "obsolete" and "one-sided" the existing salt and hypertension guidelines of Europe and the United States.

13 Dec 2004

Early ritalin may cause long-term effects on the brain

A new study conducted in rats by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School suggests that the misdiagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) combined with prescription drug use in children may lead to a higher risk of developing depressive symptoms in adulthood.

13 Dec 2004

Obesity rate among American workers of all ages grew from 20% to 29% over the past decade

The obesity rate among American workers of all ages grew from 20% to 29% over the past decade, leading to serious repercussions in the workplace and a demand for solutions, according to a new Pfizer Inc study published today in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

13 Dec 2004

Changing memories of food may be a way to influence eating habits

For the millions of Americans who worry about overeating during the holiday season, there may be hope: A new UC Irvine study suggests changing their memories of food may be a way to influence their eating habits.

13 Dec 2004

Powerful women at a disadvantage in the marriage market because men may prefer to marry less accomplished women

Men are more likely to want to marry women who are their assistants at work rather than their colleagues or bosses, a University of Michigan study finds.

13 Dec 2004

Lupus drug may also be useful in treating psoriasis

A new drug candidate previously shown to reduce harmful side effects of the autoimmune disease lupus also may be useful in treating psoriasis.

13 Dec 2004

Short course of radiation therapy following lumpectomy

Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers have presented preliminary results of a clinical trial in which women received a two-week shorter course of radiation therapy than the current standard following a lumpectomy.

13 Dec 2004

Study sheds light on how bacteria persist despite antibiotics

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Rockefeller University in New York have demonstrated the constant presence of antibiotic-tolerant "persistent cells" within bacteria colonies and have shown, through mathematical modeling, how these cells develop into "normal" cells following their survival of even heavy dosages of antibiotics.

13 Dec 2004

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Stereotypes may impact a person's academic self-assessment

Chiropractic, osteopathy or manipulative spinal manipulation followed by exercise provides significant relief of back pain symptoms

Wiping out a protein in skin cancer cells could significantly stall melanoma tumor development

Odor identification test, strong predictor of Alzheimer's Disease

New approach to genomic testing identifies women with low risk of breast cancer recurrence

Diabetics who do not have good control over their blood sugar levels are more susceptible to oral health problems

Cumulative trauma can have an overall effect on health in later years

Women over the age of 60 with low-risk breast cancer may not need to receive radiation therapy after surgery

Existing salt and hypertension guidelines obsolete

Early ritalin may cause long-term effects on the brain

Obesity rate among American workers of all ages grew from 20% to 29% over the past decade

Changing memories of food may be a way to influence eating habits

Powerful women at a disadvantage in the marriage market because men may prefer to marry less accomplished women

Lupus drug may also be useful in treating psoriasis

Short course of radiation therapy following lumpectomy

Study sheds light on how bacteria persist despite antibiotics

Model may explain how alcohol stimulates tumor growth

Migraine sufferers are twice as likely to suffer a stroke than those who don't experience migraines

Excellent news for the many people who suffer from high blood pressure

Chronic stress may speed up the onset of skin cancer

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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