Revisional bariatric surgery appears to be associated with a higher risk of complications than the…
Month: February 2010
Nano for the senses
Pin-sharp projections, light that’s whiter than white, varnishes that make sounds if the temperature changes:…
Pipe and Cigar Smoking Strongly Associated with Decreased Lung Function, COPD
Pipe and cigar smoke may be more harmful than once thought. While some believe pipes…
Buddy, can you spare a banana? Study finds that bonobos share like humans
New research suggests that the act of voluntarily sharing something with another may not be…
Neighborhood socioeconomic status and diabetes
Researchers have found a direct link between neighborhood socioeconomic status and risk for type 2…
Hydrogen production via thermal gasification of biomass in near-to-medium term
Dedicated biomass gasification technologies are presently being developed in many countries for the production of…
Factors linked to growth of fetus in first trimester and subsequent outcomes
Factors such as maternal high blood pressure and high hematocrit levels (the proportion of blood…
Pharmacy students practice diagnostic skills on robotic patient
A robot that can be programmed to have a range of medical conditions, from heart…
Glaucoma medications may be associated with reduced risk of death over 4-year period
Glaucoma patients who take medication for the condition appear to have a reduced likelihood of…
Even single-celled organisms feed themselves in ‘smart’ manner
How does a single-celled organism, one of the simplest life forms on Earth, manage to…