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Articles related to "Medical Research"
Medical Research and Morality There are several sites for reference to medical research and addiction and an enlightening article on how to incorporate morality with the disease concept. alcoholism • alcoholism • morality • morality • disease concept
One Step Forward, Two Steps Backward: The Ups and Downs of Alzheimer's Disease Research The latest Alzheimer's news as well as a look back at 1996 articles and the progress that has been made in researching treatment and early diagnosis of this disease. alzheimers • dementia • alzheimer • medical research • alzheimer's disease
The Common Cold Dr Christopher Andrewes was the driving force behind the Medical Research Council's Common Cold Unit, which was set up in Wiltshire, England, after the Second World War. viruses • common cold unit • dr christopher andrewes • volunteers • influenza
Women In Health History Covers the women in medical history working in the lab. women • labs • laboratories • medical research • history
GimpPower Productions True, honest and realistic films about people with disabilities. It's a rarity in today's society, but it's just what GimpPower Productions is striving to do. gimppower productions • shane pullar • films • actors with disabilities • characters with disabilities
Jane Goodall's Chimp Crusade In this second of a three-part series, Jane transitions from researcher into activist to bring heightened awareness to the plight of wild chimpanzees in Africa jane goodall • chimpanzees • chimps • chimp eden • researcher
Doctors, Patents and Natural Meds Most doctors advise against using natural remedies until supportive research exists and they can prescribe exact dosages - unlikely to happen, for many reasons. medical drug patents • alternative medicine research • pharmaceutical plant remedies • biotech drug • pharmaceutical drug research marketing development
News Alert: State Officials Question Drug Testing Stanford University tests of a psychiatric drug on 61 teenage inmates may have violated state law banning medical research on inmates, officials said Monday August 16, 1999. The study also raises some troubling ethical issues. mental illness • depakote • stanford • research • psychiatry
Use of Mice in Biomedical Research Biomedical investigations still has predominant use of animal models, despite the availability of non-animal methods. The most commonly used animal model is the mouse. mice • vivisection • transgenic mice • inbreeding • balb/c
Australian Charity Events Many annual charity events are held in Australia to promote awareness of a variety of illnesses and problems that would benefit from better community support. australian charity events • annual fundraising activities • world’s greatest shave • australia’s biggest morning tea • ms read-a-thon
Competing Models A scanadal at a medical journal reflects the longstanding debate over public and private health care systems. open medicine • open-source • not-for-profit medical journal • open-source journals • open-source medical journal
Defining Open Source Created in the wake of a scandal over editorial independence, Open Medicine aims to publish outside the influence of health care's vested interests. open medicine • open-source • not-for-profit medical journal • open-source journals • open-source medical journal
Dr. Frederick Banting and Insulin Dr. Frederick Banting earned Nobel Prize in 1923 and was knighted in 1934 for Insulin discovery. Sir Banting was also an artist, painting with members of Group of Seven dr frederick grant banting • sir frederick banting • banting discovery of insulin • canadians discover insulin • dr banting nobel prize winner
Schizophrenia: Youth's Greatest Disabler - Part 10 Part 10 in a series on Schizophrenia schizophrenia • mental • illness • child • adolescent
Snails that shoot poison darts Cone snails hunt prey by shooting harpoon-like poisonous darts at them. The toxins of some species can kill humans - but are a great hope in biomedical research. Cone snails are threatened through habitat loss and exploitative collecting mainly for their picturesque shells. cone snail • conus • behavior • prey • dart
Babies and HIV/AIDS HIV positive mothers are the cause for the increase of the HIV/AIDS virus in children. Pregnant women owe it to their children's health and their own to get an AIDS test. aids babies • hiv and babies • hiv infected babies • pregnancy and hiv/aids • pregnancy and the hiv positive mother
On the Eve of a New Millenium We've come a long way Baby! However, we've got a long way to go! The lives of the disabled seem to have changed alot in the last century, but have they? suite101 • suite101 disabilities • handicapped • disabled • disabilities
Paul D. Boyer - ATP and Cellular Energy Paul D. Boyer shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1997 for his work on defining the function of ATP in cellular functions. paul boyer • nobel • chemistry • biochemistry • atp
Dyslexia: Is It In The Genes? University of Calgary medical researchers have found the location of a gene that makes people likely to inherit dyslexia. It is hoped that this ongoing research will lead to routine genetic screening that could provide early identification of the condition, so that children could get help prior to and upon entering the school system. dyslexia • dyslexia • learning disabilities • learning disabilities
Adobe Releases Foreign Language Software Adobe reader for French, Spanish and German adobe • acrobat
After the Canicule and Other Events Catching up on things. Let's blog a little on current events. france • heatwave • canicule • divorce • dollar
An Ark Program to Save Amphibians Scientists working to prevent extinctions as fungal disease spreads around the world. Coalition brings awareness of amphibian losses and spurs ark facility development. endangered amphibians • the amphibian ark • frog extinctions • zoos • aquariums
Benefits of 5-HTP for Fibromyalgia The herbal supplement 5-HTP has a number of health benefits, and is proving to be hugely beneficial for those suffering from fibromyalgia. 5-htp • 5 htp • benefits • fibromyalgia • l-5-hydroxytryptophan
Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients Caregivers of Alzheimer's patients need support and resources. Read on to learn about other caregiving activities for taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer's. caregivers of alzheimer's patients • stages of alzheimers • stages of alzheimers disease • funny humor with alzheimer's patients • research on multitasking
Cedars-Sinai Pain Center - California Review of Cedars-Sinai Pain Center in California, part of one of the largest non-profit hopitals in the Western United States offering almost one-hundred years of medical research, treatment and patient care. Great resource from chronic pain sufferers, especially those in the Los Angeles area. chronic pain • chronic • pain • artsy_grampa • cedars-sinai
Combo Therapy and the Side Effects Usually Hepatitis C patients get "flu" like symptoms. Now when I say that some patients get a "flu" like symptom, some folks who have gone through this therapy laugh and say the better description is called..."HELL!!" flu • hepatitis • hepatitis c • therapy • interferon
Diabetes Crisis: Treatment Options This month's celebrity writer for the Health and Wellness section discusses the real roots of the diabetes epidemic in the US and what to do about it. diabetes treatment • american diabetes association • type 2 diabetes • diabetes therapeutic interventions • dr. franklin house
Frozen Embryo Transfer Some infertile couples are now using donated frozen embryos to start their family. frozen embryos • gonadotropin releasing hormones agonist exogenous • frozen embryo donation • frozen embryo transfer • ivf treatment with fewer drugs
Go Green in Your Home Going green is good for your family. Simplifying the products you use in your home can help keep your family safe, save you money, and save the planet. green homes • green living • green living tips • go green • how to go green
Hybrid Embryos Planned Doctors hope to find cures for Parkinson's disease and other maladies by testing on cross human and animal embryos. human/animal embryos • hybrid embryos • stem cell research • organ transplantation • embryo research
Omega-3 Lowers Risk of Alzheimers Research shows that eating a diet rich in fish, omega-3 oils, fruits and vegetables could lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia. omega-3 lowers risk of alzheimers • omega-3 oils and fish reduce alzheimer’s risk • omega-3 rich oils reduce alzheimers risk • dietary patterns associated with dementia • dementia-protective fruit and vegetables
Seizure Disorder and Pregnancy This article discusses pregnancy and epilepsy and how prenatal care plays such as important role in the well-being of the developing fetus. seizure disorder • pregnancy • infertility • prenatal care • counseling
Single Women Win The Right To IVF The UK Government has passed new anti-discrimination laws allowing single women and lesbian couples to have IVF. ivf for single women • ivf for lesbians • changes to surrogacy laws • rights for single mothers • parental rights for lesbian mothers
So I've found your web site. Now tell me what's in it for me! When I visit your website for the first time, I should immediately know how you could benefit me. Use words that are easily understood by your target audience. website • writing • freelance • service • customer
Sperm Production A look at what fertility experts have been up to in the lab to advance infertility treatments for men. sperm production • male factor infertility • stem cell research and infertility • germ cells • sperm from bone marrow
The AIDS Virus Kills the Killer Cells Why people with HIV infection suddenly develop AIDS. aids hiv cd4 cd8 white blood cells cxcr4 virus mut
Tiny Tidbits to Help You Along Info on the new Patient Safety Net website, question of ethics in NIH, pain management and mammography issues. patient safety net • nih • ethics • pain management • cancer caregiver
Traditional Chinese Medicine & MS TCM's holistic approach to health care is particularly appropriate for the many manifestations of this autoimmune disorder which affects vision and mobility. multiple sclerosis management options • traditional chinese medicine • complex autoimmune disorder • variable ms symptoms • holistic treatment
10 Minute Target Training Yoga Workouts - Limber Hips and Thighs First in a series of 10 minute workouts, this article focuses on exercises to strengthen and stretch the inner thigh, outer thigh, and hip area. yoga • exercise • physical health • workouts
Animal Rights Activist Resources A brief introduction to animal rights activism, including the books, articles, websites and other resources that cannot be missed, and the deceptive sites to avoid! animal rights • animals • activism • activists • books
Anorexia and Alternative Medicine, Part I Alternative therapies for anorexia nervosa alternative medicine • alternative therapy • treatment • complementary medicine • experimental
Anthropomorphism Talks about humanizing your dog and explains SOME of the advantages in owning a dog! anthropomorphism • humanizing your dog • dog people • cat people • purebred dogs
Antioxidants The Road to Health This article talks about antoxidants what they are and why they are good for you. It will help you to improve your health and prevent disease. antioxidants • antioxidant vitamins • health • disease prevention
Benzodiazepines for Anxiety Benzodiazepines may be an effective short-term treatment for people with severe anxiety. However, these drugs do carry a significant risk of dependency. benzodiazepines and anxiety • symptoms of anxiety • types of benzodiazepines • how benzodiazepines reduce anxiety • benzodiazepine interactions and side-effects
Breaking News 19 Papua New Guinea is eager to increase its tourism numbers dramatically by 2008. Guadalcanal suffers significant landslide damage due to torrential rains. PNG and Fiji discuss direct airline routes. Sumitomo will begin prospecting for nickel and cobalt on Santa Isabel. Tuvalu plans universal Internet access for all Tuvaluans. bill gates • papua new guinea • tourism • guadalcanal • landslides
Carotenoids for Healing Carotenoids are a type of bioflavinoid with potent antioxidant and immune enhancing properties. carotenoids • bioflavinoids • immune • system • phytochemicals
Cats Can Get AIDS Too Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection which affects pregnant women and people with weak immune systems. Symptoms are flu-like and easily misdiagnosed. hiv and cats • fiv • feline aids • cats and aids • parasitic infections
Charitable Donation Deductions Charitable contributions can save you money in the form of tax deductions from the IRS. Before you make any deductions, find out the rules for donation deductions. charitable contribution tax deduction • charity tax deductions • charitable deduction value • charitable donation tax deduction • donations tax deductions
Crabs, Mussels, Horseshoe crabs and Seahorses Chinese mitten crab invades Cali, Mussels are endangered, and Horsehoe crabs and Seahorses also are under attack. chinese mitten crab • exotic species • invasive species • freshwater mussels • horseshoe crabs
Focusing on the Mental/Emotional Side of Breast Cancer Research topics that address the education, emotional and psycho-social needs of the breast cancer patient. internet • genomic database • mammography facilities • nursing informatics • health insurance |
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