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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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136 Health Research Report 24 AUG 2012
* This is Just a Report I do every 2 weeks…Only a few of these articles do I post on this Conduit. Link is at the Bottom: Editors Top Five: 1. Chemical widely used in antibacterial hand soaps may impair… Read More ›
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With a little training, signs of schizophrenia are averted
Contact: Mary Beth O’Leary moleary@cell.com 617-397-2802 Cell Press Animals that literally have holes in their brains can go on to behave as normal adults if they’ve had the benefit of a little cognitive training in adolescence. That’s according to new… Read More ›
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Sea life ‘facing major shock’
Life in the world’s oceans faces far greater change and risk of large-scale extinctions than at any previous time in human history, a team of the world’s leading marine scientists has warned. The researchers from Australia, the US, Canada, Germany,… Read More ›
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The case of Brandon Raub: Can the government detain you over Facebook posts? “Without a warrant or recitation of his Miranda rights, Raub was handcuffed and taken into custody” (U.S)
WASHINGTON, August 22, 2012 — Brandon J. Raub, a 26-year-old pro-liberty activist, former U.S. Marine, and Virginia resident, was arrested after authorities deemed his Facebook posts threatening. Citing an obscure statute allowing the involuntary detainment of a citizen for psychiatric… Read More ›
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Scientists create a virus that reproduces
By Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY It is the stuff of science fiction and bioethical debates: The creation of artificial life. Up until now, it’s largely been just that. But an important technical bridge towards the creation of such life was… Read More ›
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Privacy alert over ‘scary’ site which publishes home addresses of Twitter users from around the world
Controversial site claims it is alerting users to the security risks of Twitter Privacy experts warn of increasing number of mobile phone apps that reveal your locations By Mark Prigg PUBLISHED:09:54 EST, 23 August 2012| UPDATED:12:25 EST, 23 August 2012… Read More ›
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Deutsche Bank executive ‘bared his teeth, adopted a martial arts stance and snarled at officers in middle of traffic’ amid claims ‘he was high on bath salts’
Deutsche Bank Managing Director of Media Brian Mulligan claims he was assaulted by two LAPD officers who wanted to steal $5,000 cash from him Officers reported Mulligan appeared ‘under the influence’ and ‘out of it’ Mulligan suffered several facial injuries… Read More ›
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Women go through the menopause to stop them competing with their daughters-in-law for resources, claim scientists
Study looked at birth and death rates from 1700 to 1900 If grandmother and daughter-in-law had babies at the same time newborns were 50 per cent less likely to survive, historical records reveal By Claire Bates PUBLISHED:05:17 EST, 23 August… Read More ›
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European ministers worry about ‘new Berlin Wall’ in North-South debt crisis split
By Agence France-Presse Thursday, August 23, 2012 7:32 EDT Topics: europe ♦ European Affairs Minister Alexander Stubb ♦ European ministers European ministers warned Thursday that the debt crisis risks splitting Europe between north and south in an echo of the… Read More ›
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Monitoring Your Drug Use and Compliance through the Internet, with Electronic Smart Pills
The technology behind the so-called smart pill is slick — a sensor the size of a grain of sand is added to a medication. When ingested, it sends a signal through the patient’s body to a patch worn on the… Read More ›
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Scientists discover one of the ways the influenza virus disarms host cells
Contact: Megan Fellman fellman@northwestern.edu 847-491-3115 Northwestern University Advantage flu virus When you are hit with the flu, you know it immediately — fever, chills, sore throat, aching muscles, fatigue. This is your body mounting an immune response to the invading… Read More ›
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Antibacterial chemical in Soap disrupts hormone activities – Triclocarban, Triclosan causes Prostate Growth
A new UC Davis study shows that a common antibacterial chemical added to bath soaps can alter hormonal activity in rats and in human cells in the laboratory—and does so by a previously unreported mechanism. The findings come as an… Read More ›
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Suppressive effects of a phytochemical cocktail on prostate cancer growth in vitro and in vivo. Abstract no. A104: 25% reduction in tumor size in 14 days
A commercially available nutrition drink reduces the growth of tumors in a mouse model of human prostate cancer by 25 percent in two weeks, according to researchers from the University of Sydney. The drink, Blueberry Punch, is a mixture of… Read More ›
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Household chemical may affect breast development – Phthalate
A chemical found in household fittings has been found to affect the development of the mammary gland in rats and further studies will be required to determine if the presence of this chemical could lead to breast cancer. New research… Read More ›
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Einstein researchers find that a commonly found contaminant may harm nursing infants – Perchlorate
(BRONX, NY) — Scientists at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have shown that perchlorate—an industrial pollutant linked to thyroid ailments—is actively concentrated in breast milk. Their findings suggest that perchlorate contamination of drinking water may pose… Read More ›
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Purified bacterial extract sprayed into lungs protection against all four major classes of pathogens including those responsible for anthrax and bubonic plague
Washington, D.C. — A purified extract prepared from a common microbe and delivered to the lungs of laboratory mice in a spray set off a healthy immune response and provided powerful protection against all four major classes of pathogens including… Read More ›
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Natural compound in broccoli could treat devastating genetic skin disorder – Epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS
Washington, D.C. — The compound sulforaphane whose natural precursors are found at high levels in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables has been hailed for its chemopreventive powers against cancer. Now sulforaphane has demonstrated new skills in treating a genetic skin… Read More ›
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New test finds diisobutyl phthalate in some cardboard food packaging — recycling is the issue
A new test can identify take-away paper-based food containers (such as pizza boxes) that break phthalate safety rules. The phthalates (plasticisers) are present because the containers were made from pulp that contained at least some recycled paper and cardboard. In… Read More ›
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Inhibition of urinary bladder carcinogenesis by broccoli sprouts. Abstract no. B149:
Your mom was right when she told you to eat your broccoli, or at least your broccoli sprouts. Researchers have found that this rich source of isothiocyanates (ITCs) – a well-known class of cancer prevention agents — could play a… Read More ›
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Chemopreventative effects of a topically applied black raspberry gel on oral premalignant tumors. Abstract no. B35:
Oral squamous cell carcinoma is a deadly cancer that, even when treated successfully, often leaves patients permanently disfigured. Other than radical surgery, there are few known treatments. Researchers at Ohio State University, however, report a Phase I/II trial demonstrating that… Read More ›
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Feeding cattle byproduct of ethanol production causes E. coli 0157 to spike
K-State researchers findings on E. coli MANHATTAN, KAN. — Ethanol plants and livestock producers have created a symbiotic relationship. Cattle producers feed their livestock distiller’s grains, a byproduct of the ethanol distilling process, giving ethanol producers have an added… Read More ›
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Mystery AIDS-like disease discovered by scientists in patients over 50… but it is NOT contagious
By Associated Press Reporter PUBLISHED:20:21 EST, 22 August 2012| UPDATED:23:32 EST, 22 August 2012 Disease has affected mostly Asian-born patients and some in U.S. Genetic and environmental factors may trigger the disease Disease does not run in families or… Read More ›
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Nigerian ‘health tourist’ flew to UK for caesarean birth on NHS (U.K.)
A heavily-pregnant woman from Nigeria flew thousands of miles to have her baby at a Manchester hospital costing the taxpayer around £10,000, it has emerged. The ‘health tourist’ travelled more than 3,000 miles from her home country to the cash-strapped… Read More ›
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US risks losing out to Asia in medical research, U-M team warns
Contact: Kara Gavin kegavin@umich.edu 734-764-2220 University of Michigan Health System Strong, sustained growth in research spending in Asian nations contrasts with US cuts and short-term approach – and a ‘brain drain’ could result Medical research saves lives, suffering and dollars… Read More ›
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Genome of potential bioterror agent seqenced – Brucella suis
Highlights similarities between animal, plant pathogens ROCKVILLE, MD.– Scientists at The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR), in collaboration with colleagues at Virginia Tech, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Animal Disease Center and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research,… Read More ›
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Q Fever microbe’s genome is deciphered
Study sheds light on potential bioterror agent, Coxiella burnetii Rockville, MD — Scientists at The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR) and their collaborators have deciphered and analyzed the complete genome sequence of Coxiella burnetii, a potential bioterror agent that causes… Read More ›
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Anthrax cellular entry point uncovered
Discovering the anthrax-Mac-1 gateway is a milestone in the ongoing efforts to protect humans from bioterrorism and bio-warfare BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The long-sought-after biological “gateway” that anthrax uses to enter healthy cells has been uncovered by microbiologists at the University… Read More ›
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Virus kills breast cancer cells in laboratory
A nondisease-causing virus kills human breast cancer cells in the laboratory, creating opportunities for potential new cancer therapies, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers who tested the virus on three different breast cancer types that represent the multiple… Read More ›
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Disgraced Democrat drops re-election bid after he was caught having oral sex with boy, 17, in bushes at public rest stop
By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED:01:15 EST, 23 August 2012| UPDATED:01:21 EST, 23 August 2012 Representative Kerry Gauthier was found engaging in oral sex on July 22 Found teen on Craigslist after advertising for ‘no strings attached’ sex Withdrew bid… Read More ›
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Obama slammed for fundraising with ‘pro-drug, anti-police’ NBA player who stars in controversial ‘Stop Snitching’ DVD
President Barack Obama has been slammed for fundraising with a ‘pro-drug, anti-police’ activist who allegedly cavorts with gangsters. Obama is in New York City raising campaign cash with ‘NBA Heroes’ — a selection of former and current basketball stars including… Read More ›
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Man fined £110 for sending abusive email to Tory MP [Profanity]
A man who abused a Tory MP in a crude email after the politician was headbutted by a rival at Westminster was fined £110 and ordered to pay £100 costs yesterday. Nicholas Scales told MP Stuart Andrew to “stop wasting… Read More ›
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Child Porn, Coke Smuggling: Hundreds of DHS Employees Arrested Last Year (U.S.)
By Robert Beckhusen Email Author August 22, 2012 | Categories: Crime and Homeland Security Border Patrol agents smuggling weed and coke. Immigration agents forging documents and robbing drug dealers. TSA employees caught with child porn. Those are just a few of the… Read More ›
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America’s Generosity Divide – Wealthiest are the Least Generous, Based on Discretionary Income
America’s Generosity Divide The Chronicle of Philanthropy. By Emily Gipple and Ben Gose The nation’s generosity divide is vast, according to a new Chronicle of Philanthropy study that charts giving patterns in every state, city, and ZIP code. In states… Read More ›
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An engineered mouse virus leaves us one step away from the ultimate bioweapon
Killer virus An engineered mouse virus leaves us one step away from the ultimate bioweapon A VIRUS that kills every one of its victims, by wiping out part of their immune system, has been accidentally created by an Australian research… Read More ›
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The bioweapon is in the post
You might think it would be difficult for a terrorist to obtain genes from the smallpox virus, or a similarly vicious pathogen. Well, it’s not. Armed with a fake email address, a would-be bioterrorist could probably order the building blocks… Read More ›
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Northwestern scientists create chemical brain – Birth of Chematica
Northwestern scientists create chemical brain Giant network links all known compounds and reactions to create chemical Google on steroids Northwestern University scientists have connected 250 years of organic chemical knowledge into one giant computer network — a chemical Google on… Read More ›
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Mutation that protects against HIV infection may raise risk of West Nile virus illness
People who lack a cell surface protein called CCR5 are highly resistant to infection by HIV but may be at increased risk of developing West Nile virus (WNV) illness when exposed to the mosquito-borne virus, report researchers from the… Read More ›
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Why your banana may not be vegan – Warning to those allergic to Shellfish
by Caren Baginski in New Hope 360 Blog It’s a no-brainer, right? Vegans and vegetarians don’t have to think twice about eating fruit and vegetables because they don’t contain animal products. But at Natural Products Expo West this year, I… Read More ›
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Ausssie Man Jailed Over FaceBook Post
A central Victorian man who posted offensive personal comments about women on Facebook has been sentenced to four months in jail. David McRory, 22, of Bendigo pleaded guilty to using a carriage service to offend and publishing objectionable material online… Read More ›
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Valley woman told she could not hand out free bottled water in summer heat Without a Permit (U.S)
By: Corey Rangel PHOENIX – The City of Phoenix could face a lawsuit if the city doesn’t apologize to a Valley woman for telling her she could not hand out free bottled water to people in the summer heat. Dana… Read More ›
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Chlamydia pneumoniae Responsible for Atherosclerosis
Rogue bacteria involved in both heart disease and infertility Researcher uncovers how chlamydia sabotages human immunity Chlamydia pneumoniae is a microbe that normally causes pneumonia and bronchitis, but it has long been associated with atherosclerosis, a cardiovascular disease also called… Read More ›
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Naked Prince Harry pictures confirmed after Vegas romp
By Agence France-Presse Wednesday, August 22, 2012 7:05 EDT Photographs that show Prince Harry cavorting nude in a Las Vegas hotel room were confirmed as genuine by Clarence House Wednesday. The images, published in the US by celebrity news website… Read More ›
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First identification of a strong oral carcinogen in smokeless tobacco – nitrosamines
Contact: Michael Bernstein m_bernstein@acs.org 215-418-2056 (Philadelphia Press Center, Aug. 17-23) 202-872-6042 Michael Woods m_woods@acs.org 215-418-2056 (Philadelphia Press Center, Aug. 17-23) 202-872-6293 American Chemical Society PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 22, 2012 — Scientists today reported identification of the first substance in smokeless tobacco… Read More ›
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Energy companies ‘overcharge customers by £600m’
Energy companies have overcharged households and businesses up to £600 million by manipulating the electricity market, ministers have said. By Rowena Mason, Political Correspondent 10:00PM BST 21 Aug 2012 The Government believes companies have been “profiting unfairly at the expense of… Read More ›
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Cholesterol Lowerings Drugs May Create Manifestations of severe irritability included homicidal impulses, threats to others, road rage, generation of fear in family members, and damage to property.
Severe irritability associated with statin cholesterol-lowering drugs Background: As use of a drug becomes widespread, the full spectrum of its effects becomes clearer. Although a link has been suggested between low or lowered cholesterol and irritability/aggression, less is known about possible… Read More ›
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DHA Omega-3 fatty acids protect against Parkinson’s, study says
Quebec City, November 26, 2007—Omega-3 fatty acids protect the brain against Parkinson’s disease, according to a study by Université Laval researchers published in the online edition of the FASEB Journal, the journal of the Federation of American Societies… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 