Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

Drug Shrinks Melanoma Brain Metastases in Phase I Trial

An experimental drug targeting a common mutation in melanoma successfully shrank tumors that spread to the brain in nine out of 10 patients in part of an…

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Teaching Creativity to Kids: Imagination From Afar

Playing make-believe is more than a childhood pasttime. According to psychologists, it's also crucial to building creativity, giving a child the ability to…

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Could cap and trade for water solve problems facing the United States' largest rivers?

To solve this imbalance scientists are proposing a Cap and Trade system of interstate water trading. The proposal, published in Journal of the American Water…

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Highly Educated Women Choose Family Life: Study Insights

An increasing number of highly educated women are opting for families, according to a national study co-authored by a University at Buffalo economist.Qingyan…

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Mastering Tooth Brushing: The Right Technique for Healthier Smiles

Most Swedes regularly brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste. But only few know the best brushing technique, how the toothpaste should be used and how…

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How Sugar Affects Cognitive Function: New UCLA Study Insights

Attention, college students cramming between midterms and finals: Binging on soda and sweets for as little as six weeks may make you stupid. A new UCLA rat…

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Young People Face Pressure in Career Choices: Insights from Research

In his doctoral thesis, Goran Puaca is studying the educational and professional choices that upper-secondary and higher education students are forced to face,…

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Understanding Diverse Roles of Cancer Cells in Tumors

A study from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers suggests that specific populations of tumor cells have different roles in the process by which…

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Study Explores BI-RADS and MRI for Accurate Breast Cancer Prediction

“BI-RADS was developed to standardize the lexicon of breast imaging reports and to help ensure patients receive proper follow-up,” said Mary C. Mahoney, M.D,…

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Hunger Crisis: Seniors Face Rising Food Insecurity Post-Recession

“In 2005, we reported that one in nine seniors faced the threat of hunger,” said Craig Gundersen, University of Illinois associate professor of agricultural…

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Study Shows Ambient Noise Affects Consumer Behavior and Creativity

According to published research from Ravi Mehta, a professor of business administration, ambient background noise turns out to be an important factor affecting…

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Blood pressure drugs don't protect against colorectal cancer

In recent years, researchers have thought that beta blockers, which are prescribed to many older adults for high blood pressure and heart conditions, might be…

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Georgetown physician leads national resveratrol study for Alzheimer's disease

A national, phase II clinical trial examining the effects of resveratrol on individuals with mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer's disease has begun as…

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New Retinal Prosthesis Promises Enhanced Vision Restoration

This device — a new type of retinal prosthesis — involves a specially designed pair of goggles, which are equipped with a miniature camera and a pocket PC that…

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Systemic sclerosis complications more severe in African Americans than Caucasians

African Americans have more severe complications from systemic sclerosis, also known as scleroderma, than Caucasians. Findings published today in, Arthritis &…

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Disparities in treatment of children in the emergency department based on their insurance status

Without a primary care physician, the Emergency Department (ED) often becomes the primary point of contact for treatments and diagnoses. A new study scheduled…

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