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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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Benghazi documents available to senators only today and tomorrow, when most senators are not in Washington
Benghazi documents available to senators only when they are out of town Posted By Josh RoginThursday, November 8, 2012 – 12:16 PM Share Under pressure from senators, the State Department is allowing some lawmakers to look at cables and… Read More ›
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Taiwan, HK reminded to stick to One-China principle: Would be recovered by force if necessary – not to contemplate independence
Taiwan, HK reminded to stick to One-China principle Kor Kian Beng The Straits Times Publication Date : 09-11-2012 In his last major speech as Communist Party chief, Chinese President Hu Jintao yesterday issued reminders – some say warnings – to… Read More ›
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Crisis: Greece;unemployment hits 25.4% in August, new record
(ANSAmed) – ATHENS, NOVEMBER 8 – Greece’s jobless rate rose for a 39th consecutive month to a new record of 25.4% in August, more than double the euro zone average, Kathomerini online reports quoting Greece’s statistics service ELSTAT…. Read More ›
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Argentines flood streets in anti-government protest
Fri, 9 Nov 2012 01:54 GMT Reuters * Demonstrators say government restricting freedoms * Critics see Fernandez as arrogant, inflexible * President vows to stick to current policies By Helen Popper BUENOS AIRES, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Hundreds of thousands… Read More ›
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New York’s emergency management director fired for sending crews to his OWN house during Superstorm Sandy to remove downed tree
By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED:09:24 EST, 8 November 2012| UPDATED:12:40 EST, 8 November 2012 Fired: Steven Kuhr, New York’s emergency management director, was accused of abusing his power New York’s emergency management director has been fired by the governor after… Read More ›
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Syria rebels take Turkish border town, Kurds alarmed
Thu, 8 Nov 2012 23:23 GMT Reuters * Ten killed in clashes to take border town – sources * Syrian rebels have captured several border outposts * Kurds alarmed by fighting, fear of reprisals By Khaled Yacoub Oweis AMMAN, Nov… Read More ›
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Caffeine from Coffee consumption associated with less severe liver fibrosis
Contact: Dawn Peters medicalnews@wiley.com 781-388-8408 Wiley-Blackwell Study finds caffeine in sources other than coffee does not have similar effect Researchers from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) determined that patients with chronic hepatitis C virus… Read More ›
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Quercetin blocks hepatitis C infection
Contact: Kim Irwin kirwin@mednet.ucla.edu 310-206-2805 University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences Natural compound blocks hepatitis C infection Finding may lead to a new treatment Researchers have identified two cellular proteins that are important factors in hepatitis C virus… Read More ›
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Licorice root helps the body defend against Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection
Contact: Cody Mooneyhan cmooneyhan@faseb.org 301-634-7104 Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology A trip to the candy store might help ward off rare, but deadly infections New research in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology shows that glycyrrhizin extracted from licorice… Read More ›
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The FASEB Journal reports vitamin C reverses abnormalities caused by Werner syndrome gene, including cancer, obesity, diabetes, heart failure and high cholesterol
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Cody Mooneyhan cmooneyhan@faseb.org 301-634-7104 Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology New year, new vitamin C discovery: It ‘cures’ mice with accelerated aging disease New research in the FASEB Journal reports vitamin C reverses… Read More ›
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Chlorophylls effective against aflatoxin
2009 study posted for filing Contact: John Mata john.mata@oregonstate.edu 541-737-6874 Oregon State University This release is available in Chinese. CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study has found that chlorophyll and its derivative chlorophyllin are effective in limiting the absorption of… Read More ›
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Vitamin C boosts the reprogramming of adult cells into stem cells
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Cathleen Genova cgenova@cell.com 617-397-2802 Cell Press Famous for its antioxidant properties and role in tissue repair, vitamin C is touted as beneficial for illnesses ranging from the common cold to cancer and perhaps even… Read More ›
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Alzheimer’s disease may protect against cancer and vice versa
2009 study posted for filing Contact: Rachel Seroka rseroka@aan.com 651-695-2738 American Academy of Neurology ST. PAUL, Minn. – People who have Alzheimer’s disease may be less likely to develop cancer, and people who have cancer may be less likely to… Read More ›
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Special Health Research Report 08 NOV 2012
Discusses Proposition 37 Defeat Dexatrim Evades Suit over Hexavalent Chromium Rebuttal Multivitamins do not reduce cardiovascular disease
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73rd Health Research Report 05 JAN 2010 – Reconstruction
In this issue: 1. Growing evidence suggests progesterone should be considered a treatment option for traumatic brain injuries 2. Alzheimer’s disease may protect against cancer and vice versa 3. Citrus surprise: Vitamin C boosts the reprogramming of adult cells… Read More ›
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Judge Caught Whipping Teen Returns to Bench
By DAVID LEE AUSTIN (CN) – The Texas Supreme Court lifted its suspension of a state judge who was videotaped whipping his disabled teenage daughter with a belt. On Tuesday, the court approved an agreed motion filed by… Read More ›
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Dexatrim Evades Suit Over Chromium Content ( May of Contained Toxic HEXAVALENT Chromium)
By ELIZABETH WARMERDAM SAN FRANCISCO (CN) – A federal judge dismissed claims that the maker of the Dexatrim weight-loss supplement concealed the use of a hazardous chemical ingredient. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said lead plaintiff Joanne Arroyo had failed… Read More ›
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UK PM warns of witch-hunt against gays in pedophile scandal
British Prime Minister David Cameron warned on Thursday that speculation about the identity of an unidentified member of his ruling Conservative party accused of sexually abusing children could turn into a witch-hunt against gay people. Cameron, who leads a troubled… Read More ›
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China submarines soon to carry nukes, draft US report says
Thu, 8 Nov 2012 02:52 GMT Source: Reuters * Report urges China be brought into arms-limitation talks * Submarine-launched nuclear warheads seen within 2 years * China is accused of being “most threatening” power in cyberspace By Jim Wolf WASHINGTON,… Read More ›
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Fears for civil liberties as Apple patents technology that could remotely disable protesters’ smartphones
Technology would broadcast a signal to automatically shut down smartphone features, or even the entire phone Apple claims it would most likely be used to prevent copyright theft or to guarantee privacy in sensitive areas Civil liberties campaigners fear it… Read More ›
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Recent Footage Greek Riots
Violence erupts at Greek anti-cuts protest
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Dead candidates win elections in Florida, Alabama
1 hr ago By Barbara Liston and Verna Gates . The two apparently died of natural causes, which did not sway voters. . Florida Democrat Earl K. Wood and Alabama Republican Charles Beasley won their respective elections but they will… Read More ›
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Violent scenes outside Athens parliament as tens of thousands hold austerity protest
• Petrol bombs and teargas at Syntagma • Heavy selloff as Dow falls 345 points after Obama victory Graeme Wearden guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 7 November 2012 14.14 EST Protesters hold a banner reading “Let the capitalists pay for the crisis” during… Read More ›
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New bacteria to fight against intestinal inflammation: Elafin, found naturally in the intestine to protect it against attacks, it disappears in patients suffering from IBDs
Contact: Press Office presse@inserm.fr INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale) This protection is provided by a human protein, Elafin, which is artificially introduced into dairy produce bacteria (Lactococcus lactis and Lactobacillus casei). In time, this… Read More ›
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The brain may feel other people’s pain
2009 study posted for filing By Amy Norton Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – If you’ve ever thought that you literally feel other people’s pain, you may be right. A brain-imaging study suggests that some people have… Read More ›
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72nd Health Research Report 22 DEC 2009 – Reconstruction
In This Issue: (Not A lot) 1. Pistachios may reduce lung cancer risk 2. Testosterone does not induce aggression 3. Antidepressants may increase risk of stroke and death 4. Regular coffee, decaf and tea all associated with reduced risk for… Read More ›
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Humans, Chimpanzees and Monkeys Share DNA but Not Gene Regulatory Mechanisms
Chimpanzee. Humans share over 90% of their DNA with their primate cousins. The expression or activity patterns of genes differ across species in ways that help explain each species’ distinct biology and behavior. (Credit: © davemhuntphoto / Fotolia) ScienceDaily (Nov…. Read More ›
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USA Leads the pack as world’s most indebted country
Tuesday, 06 November 2012 http://macedoniaonline.eu/content/view/22150/61/
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Russian attack sub discovered just 200 miles from US East Coast is given safe harbor during Hurricane Sandy
Nuclear-powered sub believed to be part of Russia’s Northern Fleet It was armed withtwo types of anti-sub warfare missiles and torpedoes First time a Russian Sierra-2 class sub has detected near a U.S. coast U.S. defense officials are downplaying the … Read More ›
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Ohio Vote Challenged Already
COLUMBUS, Ohio (CN) – A voter wants Secretary of State Jon Husted enjoined from using Election Systems & Software voting machines today, claiming a “back door” in its hardware will allow tampering with results, in Federal Court…. Read More ›
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Japan, China engage in war of words at ASEM summit
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 Kyodo VIENTIANE — Japan and China engaged in a war of words over the Senkaku Islands dispute Tuesday at the summit of Asian and European leaders, government sources said. During a session of the Asia-Europe Meeting… Read More ›
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Why the United States will never have another peacetime president.
‘A Period of Persistent Conflict’ BY MICAH ZENKO |NOVEMBER 6, 2012 In January 2007, with no public debate, congressional hearings, or news coverage, the United States intervened militarily in another country: Somalia. On December 24, 2006, supported by U.S. tactical… Read More ›
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S.Korea says forged nuclear certificates from unnamed parties
Wed, 7 Nov 2012 02:31 GMT Source: reuters SEOUL, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Most of the forged safety certificates submitted by eight firms under investigation for falsifying documents for equipment used in two South Korean nuclear reactors, purported… Read More ›
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Can Judge Set Abortion for Mentally Disabled?
By NICK DIVITO CARSON CITY, Nev. (CN) – A Washoe County judge says he has the authority to order an abortion for a mentally disabled and epileptic woman, against the wishes of her Catholic parents. The 32-year-old… Read More ›
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UK Ministry of Defence hacked by NullCrew ( Profanity Warning)
Posted by Mohit Kumar on 11/06/2012 07:56:00 AM | . The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence website (www.qhm.mod.uk) hacked by two Null Hacking Crew members @OfficialNull and @Timoxeline and They extracted data published online. The data dump include 3400 email … Read More ›
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Tory paedophile scandal: will MPs use privilege to name X?
Meanwhile X himself tells Telegraph the sex abuse allegations are ‘totally without any grounds’ Column LAST UPDATED AT 09:52 ON Tue 6 Nov 2012 EDITOR’S NOTE at 1.20pm: Home Secretary Theresa May warned MPs not to use Parliamentary privilege to… Read More ›
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Briton murdered in China fed tips to British intelligence
By Mark Hosenball | Reuters – 7 hrs ago British businessman Neil Heywood … WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A British businessman murdered in China in a high-profile case of political intrigue was an informal source of information for Britain’s foreign intelligence… Read More ›
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Superbug MRSA Identified in U.S. Wastewater Treatment Plants
The School of Public Health News November 5, 2012 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Kelly Blake, kellyb@umd.edu, 301-405-9418 University of Maryland-led study is first to document environmental source of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the United States College Park, Md.–A team… Read More ›
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Military planners prepare for war in Mali
Tue, 6 Nov 2012 15:10 GMT Source: reuters By Tiemoko Diallo BAMAKO, Nov 6 (Reuters) – Military experts from Africa, the United Nations and Europe have drawn up preliminary plans to recapture northern Mali from al Qaeda-linked rebels, African… Read More ›
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Polish editor laid off over plane crash story
Photo: EPA The editor in chief of Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita, a correspondent and two other staff members have been fired for running an article claiming high explosives were found at the scene of the 2010 plane crash that killed then… Read More ›
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Researchers create laser the size of a virus particle
Contact: Megan Fellman fellman@northwestern.edu 847-491-3115 Northwestern University Miniature laser operates at room temperature and defies the diffraction limit of light A Northwestern University research team has found a way to manufacture single laser devices that are the size of a… Read More ›
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This photo will self-destruct in 4, 3, 2, 1… Could a new app save us from the curse of embarrassing photos FOREVER?
New app deletes photos 30 seconds after you send them… But quick-fingered iPhone users could still manage to hang on to them By Ruth Styles PUBLISHED:06:30 EST, 5 November 2012| UPDATED:07:31 EST, 5 November 2012 If you have ever… Read More ›
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Israeli vehicle comes under Syria fire in disputed Golan Heights
An Israeli military vehicle has come under fire from the Syrian side of the occupied Golan Heights near the demarcation line, according to the Israeli army. Earlier the chief of the army, Lieutenant General Benny Gantz warned that Israel might… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 