A novel study demonstrates that using nanoparticles to deliver osteoarthritis drugs to the knee joint…
Month: October 2011
Slowing quivering hearts: Promising results from landmark ARISTOTLE trial finds new drug may revolutionize the treatment of atrial fibrillation
New research has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of atrial fibrillation, a condition affecting…
Poverty-related stress affects readiness for school
Researchers studying 1,300 mostly low-income children looked at demographic characteristics, household environment, parenting quality, and…
Good relationship with teacher can protect first graders from aggression
A new study of 217 Canadian seven-year-old twins finds that children who were genetically vulnerable…
Does reading achievement spur independent reading, or vice versa?
A study of 436 pairs of identical and same-sex nonidentical twins at age 10 and…
Preschoolers’ classmates influence their language skills
A study of 330 ethnically diverse 4-year-olds enrolled in 49 preschool classrooms used beginning- and…
Study uncovers clues to young children’s aggressive behavior
In a new longitudinal study that moves beyond descriptive findings to explain underlying processes, researchers…
Friendship makes a difference in stress regulation
A nationwide Dutch study of 100 fourth graders sought to determine whether victimization and exclusion…
Study shows why underrepresented men should be included in binge eating research
Binge eating is a disorder which affects both men and women, yet men remain underrepresented…
Compound found in common wart treatment shows promise as leukemia therapy
A new potential leukemia therapy targets only cancer cells, while leaving healthy cells alone. Many…