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In short, I review clinical research on an almost daily basis. What I post tends to be articles that are relevant to the readers in addition to some curiosities that have intriguing potential.
As a hobby, I truly enjoy the puzzle-solving play that statistics and programming as in the python language bring to the table. I just do not enjoy problem-solving, I love problem-solving and the childlike inspiration and exploration of that innocent exhilaration of discovering something new.
Enjoy ;-)
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Pharmaceuticals: A market for producing ‘lemons’ and serious harm
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Daniel Fowler fowler@asanet.org 202-527-7885 American Sociological Association Incentives and protections for industry encourage development of many drugs with few new benefits over existing pharmaceuticals, but with risk of serious harm to users ATLANTA —… Read More ›
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Amphetamine use increases risk of aortic tears in young adults, UT Southwestern researchers report
2010 study posted for filing Contact: LaKisha Ladson lakisha.ladson@utsouthwestern.edu 214-648-3404 UT Southwestern Medical Center DALLAS – Aug. 17, 2010 – Young adults who abuse amphetamines may be at greater risk of suffering a tear in the main artery leading from… Read More ›
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88th Health Research Report 21 AUG 2010 – Reconstruction
Health Research Report 88th Issue 31 AUG 2010 Compiled By Ralph Turchiano http://www.vit.bz http://www.youtube.com/vhfilm http://www.facebook.com/engineeringevil http://www.engineeringevil.com http://www.healthresearchreport.me Editors Top Five: 1. Women who drink beer more likely to develop psoriasis 2. Pharmaceuticals: A market for producing ‘lemons’ and serious harm… Read More ›
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GhostShell hackers release 1.6 million NASA, FBI, ESA accounts
Hacktivist crew signs off for Christmas By Iain Thomson in San Francisco Posted in Security, 11th December 2012 01:19 GMT Free whitepaper – Enabling Datacenter and Cloud Service Management for Mid-Tier Enterprises The hacking collecting GhostShell has announced it has finished… Read More ›
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Do we live in a computer simulation? UW researchers say idea can be tested
By Vince StricherzNews and Information A decade ago, a British philosopher put forth the notion that the universe we live in might in fact be a computer simulation run by our descendants. While that seems far-fetched, perhaps even incomprehensible, a… Read More ›
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Egypt: Morsi decree, security powers to military
(ANSAmed) – CAIRO – Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has charged the armed forces with maintaining security and protecting state institutions until results of a referendum on a draft constitution scheduled on Saturday are announced. The army is also entitled to… Read More ›
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Closed EU doors to prompt new Union – Union of Slavic Nations?
Sunday, 09 December 2012 According to Igor Muradjan, analyst for Armenian daily Erkramas, as of this spring (2012) there are attempts to find common language between Serbia and Bulgaria’s common interests. There have been talks for a Union between Serbia,… Read More ›
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How Michelle Obama is backing fashion queen ‘Ambassador’ Anna Wintour all the way – to Paris, NOT London (despite the fact she speaks little French)
By Sharon Churcher and Nick Pryer PUBLISHED: 20:35 EST, 8 December 2012 | UPDATED: 20:55 EST, 9 December 2012 Anyone doubting the veracity of Washington rumours that Anna Wintour, the famously icy fashion queen of New York City, will … Read More ›
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Genetically modified food should be grown and sold widely in Britain and consumer opposition to the technology is a “complete nonsense”, the Cabinet minister in charge of food and farming has said.
EEV: His Argument is based upon 100% absolutes of consumption, pesticide reduction, and fear. Please refer to just one simple article linked here: Aquatic Weed Killer Allowed on Cotton just listing 1 article as a counter to his open scientific ignorance…. Read More ›
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China: 700 mountains to be levelled to make way for new town
Saturday, 08 December 2012 Chinese developers are planning to flatten 700 mountains to make way for a new town in the north-west of the country. The nation’s most ambitious “mountain moving” project is slated for a patch of desert the… Read More ›
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India accuses Pakistan of breaking truce: Pakistani troops fired at forward Indian posts
News Desk Dawn Publication Date : 10-12-2012 Pakistani troops fired at forward Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, but there was no loss of life or damage to property, the… Read More ›
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Health Research Report ( Video ) 08 DEC 2012
The Pinocchio Effect and Thermography Brain and Nervous system damage to low level Organophosphate Pesticides Lithium Restores cognitive function to Down Syndrome Mice Food Allergies caused by dichlorophenol used in Tap water and Pesticides
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Of bugs and brains: Caltech researchers discover that gut bacteria affect multiple sclerosis
Contact: Kathy Svitil ksvitil@caltech.edu 626-395-8022 California Institute of Technology IMAGE: In the absence of bacteria in the intestines, pro-inflammatory Th17 cells do not develop in either the gut or the central nervous system; and animals do not… Read More ›
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Several studies support the role of choline in fetal development and throughout the lifespan – Only 10% of Population meet requirements
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Egg Nutrition News Bureau info@incredible-egg.org 312-233-1211 Egg Nutrition News Bureau Essential nutrient in eggs may reduce risk of infant heart defects A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that a… Read More ›
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Hackers Hit Former U.S. Military Chief
Author : Mohit Kumar on 12/07/2012 06:28:00 AM According to reports, the hackers targeted personal computers retired Admiral Mike Mullen, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The FBI is hunting for foreign hackers. Mullen is currently teaching WWS 318:… Read More ›
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Rebuttal to Dr. Oz’s article in regards to the “Anti-Snob Diet”
Rebuttal to Dr. Oz’s article in regards to the “Anti-Snob Diet” Remember Dr Oz. needs a chance to clarify. Until then though, these are my humble statements. And as always, I do 1 run, no editing…As you can plainly tell… Read More ›
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Cavemen were better at drawing animals than modern artists
Contact: Jyoti Madhusoodanan jmadhusoodanan@plos.org 415-568-4545 x187 Public Library of Science Animal gait was depicted more accurately in cave paintings than in modern art IMAGE: This is a prehistoric illustration of an elephant from the Libian Tadrart Acacus…. Read More ›
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Fish Oil Helps Heal Bed Sores of the Critically Ill
December 4, 2012 Tel Aviv University research finds a 20-25 percent reduction in pressure ulcers with a fish oil enriched diet Chock-full of Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, fish oil can help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation in the skin… Read More ›
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New evidence on how compound found in red wine can help prevent cancer
Contact: Hannah Tucker hct16@le.ac.uk 01-162-522-415 University of Leicester International conference at the University of Leicester will show how resveratrol can prevent cancer, heart disease and diabetes University of Leicester scientists will present groundbreaking new evidence about how a chemical found… Read More ›
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Search for Life Suggests Solar Systems More Habitable than Ours
12/3/12 Poster P11B-1816, “The Distribution of Radiogenic Elements in Stars with and without Planetary Systems: Implications for Dynamics and Habitability,” will be presented from 8:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m PT on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 in Moscone South Hall A-C…. Read More ›
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Researchers Confirm the “Pinocchio Effect”: When you Lie, your Nose Temperature Raises
The University of Granada researchers are pioneers in the application of thermography to the field Psychology. Thermography is a technique based on determining body temperature. This study demonstrates that body temperature in… Read More ›
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‘Junk DNA’ drives embryonic development
Contact: Heather Buschman, Ph.D. hbuschman@sanfordburnham.org 858-795-5343 Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute Sanford-Burnham researchers discover that microRNAs play an important role in germ layer formation—the process that determines which cells become which organs during embryonic development IMAGE: These are… Read More ›
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Food allergies? Pesticides in tap water might be to blame
Contact: Christine Westendorf christinewestendorf@acaai.org 847-427-1200 American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology New study finds chemicals used for water purification can lead to food allergies ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 3, 2012) – Food allergies are on the rise, affecting 15… Read More ›
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Lithium restores cognitive function in Down syndrome mice
Contact: Jillian Hurst press_releases@the-jci.org Journal of Clinical Investigation Down syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is the leading cause of genetically defined intellectual disability. In the brain, Down syndrome results in alterations in the connections between neurons and a reduction… Read More ›
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Brain and nervous system damaged by low-level exposure to organophosphate pesticides
Contact: Dave Weston d.weston@ucl.ac.uk 44-020-310-83844 University College London Scientists have found that low-level exposure to organophosphates (OPs) produces lasting decrements in neurological and cognitive function. Memory and information processing speed are affected to a greater degree than other cognitive functions… Read More ›
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Kids face developmental difficulties
Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 Jiji Some 6.5 percent of Japanese elementary and junior high school students may have developmental disorders, an education ministry survey said Wednesday. The survey, conducted in February and March, was based on the evaluations of… Read More ›
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Illness leads Serb ambassador to NATO to suicide
Fri, 7 Dec 2012 15:05 GMT Reuters BELGRADE, Dec 7 (Reuters) – Serbia’s ambassador to NATO who killed himself earlier this week had recently been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, a government official said on Friday. Branislav Milinkovic, 52, jumped… Read More ›
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Prime Minister Gillard: End of the world is coming, good luck
By Agence France-Presse Thursday, December 6, 2012 17:24 EST Topics: Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard ♦ Mayan calendar ♦ Prime Minister Gillard Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard weighed into the debate about whether the world will end on December 21… Read More ›
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Synthetic Fuel Could Eliminate U.S. Need for Crude Oil, Researchers Say
The United States could eliminate the need for crude oil by using a combination of coal, natural gas and non-food crops to make synthetic fuel, a team of Princeton researchers has found. (Credit: © Maridav / Fotolia) ScienceDaily (Dec. 5,… Read More ›
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Acetaminophen tied to childhood wheezing and allergies
2010 report posted for filing NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A pair of studies suggests that the common painkiller acetaminophen — better known as Tylenol in the U.S. — may be fueling a worldwide increase in asthma. According… Read More ›
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Free statins with fast food could neutralize heart risk, scientists say
2010 report posted for filing Contact: Sam Wong sam.wong@imperial.ac.uk 44-020-759-42198 Imperial College London Fast food outlets could provide statin drugs free of charge so that customers can neutralize the heart disease dangers of fatty food, researchers at Imperial College London… Read More ›
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87th Health Research Report 19 AUG 2010 – Reconstruction
Health Research Report 87th Issue 19 AUG 2010 Compiled By Ralph Turchiano http://www.vit.bz http://www.youtube.com/vhfilm http://www.facebook.com/engineeringevil http://www.engineeringevil.com http://www.healthresearchreport.me Editors Top Five: SCIENTISTS TARGET POSSIBLE CAUSE OF ONE FORM OF BOWEL DISEASE Pancreatic cancers use fructose, common in the Western diet, to… Read More ›
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Robopocalypse, or killing robots: where humans are the target
Sarah Neary Dec 6, 2012 18:12 Moscow Time © Photo: SXC.hu Run for cover! Robots may become self-governing devices with built-in firearms in massive numbers worldwide. Yet, robots’ picking who to destroy on the battlefield is a recipe for disaster…. Read More ›
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Antioxidants do help arteries stay healthy
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Graeme Baldwin graeme.baldwin@biomedcentral.com 44-203-192-2165 BioMed Central Long-term supplementation with dietary antioxidants has beneficial effects on sugar and fat metabolism, blood pressure and arterial flexibility in patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers writing in… Read More ›
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Increasing Fertility Threefold ( DHEA )
2010 study posted for filing TAU finds anti-aging supplement is a fountain of hope for would-be mothers According to the American Pregnancy Association, six million women a year deal with infertility. Now, a Tel Aviv University study… Read More ›
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Eating Foods High in Fructose from Added Sugars Linked to Hypertension
Washington, DC (June 25, 2010) — People who eat a diet high in fructose, in the form of added sugar, are at increased risk of developing high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to a study appearing in… Read More ›
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New insights into link between anti-cholesterol statin drugs and depression
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Michael Bernstein m_bernstein@acs.org 202-872-6042 American Chemical Society Scientists are reporting a possible explanation for the symptoms of anxiety and depression that occur in some patients taking the popular statin family of anti-cholesterol drugs, and… Read More ›
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Study shows how dietary supplement may block cancer cells
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Darrell E. Ward Darrell.Ward@osumc.edu 614-293-3737 Ohio State University Medical Center COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-James)… Read More ›
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Ingredient in red wine may prevent some blinding diseases
2010 study posted for filing Resveratrol inhibits formation of damaging blood vessels in mouse retina By Jim Dryden Resveratrol — found in red wine, grapes, blueberries, peanuts and other plants — stops out-of-control blood vessel growth in the… Read More ›
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Breast milk transmits drugs and medicines to the baby
Contact: SINC info@plataformasinc.es 34-914-251-820 FECYT – Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology There is great confusion among the scientific community about whether women who are drug abusers should breast feed their babies. In order to shed some light… Read More ›
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