Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

Early Artificial Pancreas Trials Show Benefits for Kids, Teenagers with Diabetes While Sleeping Overnight

Results from the studies are published in the February 5, 2010 issue of The Lancet, available online at www.thelancet.com. The trials tested the safety and…

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Length of time in institutional care may influence children's learning

That's the conclusion of a new study carried out by researchers at the University of Wisconsin, Harvard Medical School/Children's Hospital Boston, and the…

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Moms' depression in pregnancy tied to antisocial behavior in teens

That's the conclusion of a new longitudinal study conducted by researchers at Cardiff University, King's College London, and the University of Bristol. The…

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New Study Identifies Source of Type 1 Diabetes Beta Cell Loss

Doctors at Eastern Virginia Medical School's Strelitz Diabetes Center have been stalking the culprit responsible for Type 1 diabetes. Now, they are one step…

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Illinois Job Slump: Economist Calls for More Research

Though lawmakers tout sweeping job-creation initiatives such as a statewide road and building program, Geoffrey J.D. Hewings predicts little relief until…

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Surgery Timing for Mild Gallstone Pancreatitis: Shorter Stays

Patients with mild gallstone pancreatitis usually stay in the hospital for several days, waiting for the symptoms to subside, before undergoing surgery to…

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New Method Detects Blood Vessel Narrowing Early

Cardiologists and heart imaging specialists at 15 medical centers in eight countries, and led by researchers at Johns Hopkins, have enrolled the first dozen…

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Economist's study finds that immigration doesn't threaten US-born students' chances at college

Florence Neymotin, an assistant professor of economics, evaluated students' Scholastic Aptitude Test scores over seven years, taking into account the immigrant…

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Charles Drew’s Yeast Studies Show Promise for Cancer Research

A researcher at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science is investigating the potential use of non-pathogenic baker's yeast as a promising, natural…

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Allowing Food and Drink for Women During Labor: New Insights

“Based on our review, there is no convincing and current evidence to support restriction of fluids, and perhaps food, for women during labour. Women should be…

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Matching Degrees to Jobs: Insights from Graduates’ Success

Jake Murdoch spends much of his time examining how deftly graduates can match their degrees to eventual jobs. In the process, this professor at the Université…

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University of Oklahoma Study Unveils Promising Weight-Loss Supplement

A new weight-loss supplement tested by the University of Oklahoma Health and Exercise Science Department has the potential to burn as many calories as a…

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To Be or To Become: That's the Question for Advertisers

If you won a million dollars today, what would you do? Say “sayonara” to your boss and head to Bora Bora, or invest your newfound wealth in a long-term T-bill?

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Novelty Lures Lab Rats from Cocaine-Paired Settings, Hinting at New Treatments for Recovering Addicts

Novelty could help break the vicious cycle of treatment and relapse, especially for the many addicts with novelty-craving, risk-taking personalities, the…

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Computer Model Demonstrates That White Roofs May Successfully Cool Cities

The research, which is the first computer modeling study to simulate the impacts of white roofs on urban areas worldwide, suggests there may be merit to an…

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MEND Program Study: Effective Pediatric Obesity Prevention

Ground-breaking results from a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the MEND Program (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it!), a multi-component community-based…

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