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Girl Child Marriages Decline in South Asia, but Only Among Youngest

University of California, San Diego Health Sciences — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:00 EST

Each year, more than 10 million girls under the age of 18 marry, usually under force of local tradition and social custom. Almost half of these compulsory marriages occur in South Asia. A new study suggests that more than two decades of effort to eliminate the practice has produced mixed results.

Analysis of Student from the McIntire School of Commerce at UVA Moved Stock Price of Multibillion-Dollar Company

University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:00 EST

While other students were relaxing over spring break last year, University of Virginia student Tyler Matuella buried himself in research about upstart electric carmaker Tesla.

Listening to Chickens Could Improve Poultry Production

Georgia Institute of Technology, Research Communications — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:00 EST

Listening to squawks and other chicken "vocalizations" using digital signal processing techniques may help farmers better manage growing conditions, contributing to both healthier birds and more productive poultry operations.

Jefferson Receives $2.6 Million NIH Grant to Study Imaging Method to Stage Prostate Cancer Without Biopsy

Thomas Jefferson University — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:40:00 EST

Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center and the Department of Radiology at Thomas Jefferson University received a five-year, $2.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate a potentially revolutionary method that can stage prostate cancers and detect recurrent disease so accurately, it would significantly reduce the number of confirmation biopsies.

Facebook IPO Won't Change Lives, but It Should Change US Markets

Cornell University — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:00 EST

From its significance for global markets to its potential impact on our daily lives, two leading Cornell University researchers reflect on Facebook's record-setting initial public offering this week. Both welcome media interviews.

Cleveland Clinic "Cleveland" Named Center of Excellence

National Association for Continence (NAFC) — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:00 EST

The National Association For Continence (NAFC) has designated the Section of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in the OB/GYN & Women's Health Institute and the Colorectal Surgery in the Digestive Disease Institute at the Cleveland Clinic as a Center of Excellence (COE): Continence Care for Women.

Want to Avoid ED Following Prostate Cancer Surgery? Find an Experienced, Gentle Surgeon

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:15:00 EST

A new study suggests that men undergoing robotic-assisted surgery for prostate cancer should look for a doctor who has performed at least 1,000 surgeries and who actively seeks to improve and enhance his surgical skills to help ensure a successful post-surgery recovery of erectile function.

New Generics Soon Available for Best-Selling Drug Lipitor

St. Louis College of Pharmacy — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

New generic medications are set to come to market in June after the exclusivity agreement with Lipitor expires. This could lead to confusion at pharmacy counters as many on the medication may see changes. Clark Kebodeaux, Pharm.D., is a practicing pharmacist who can explain to your audience about the changes, what it means for your out of pocket costs, and help anticipate questions audience members may have for pharmacists.

FDA-Approved Drug Makes Established Cancer Vaccine Work Better

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

A team from the Perelman School of Medicine and the Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute at the University of Pennsylvania found that the FDA-approved drug daclizumab improved the survival of breast cancer patients taking a cancer vaccine by 30 percent, compared to those patients not taking daclizumab.

Detecting the Earliest Signs of Cancer Relapse: Study Finds High-Throughput Sequencing Outpaces Flow Cytometry

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

A study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has found that a next-generation, high-speed DNA-decoding technology called high-throughput sequencing can detect the earliest signs of potential relapse in nearly twice the number of leukemia patients as compared to flow cytometry, the current gold standard for detecting minimal residual disease.

Allergist Available to Comment on Increased Asthma Rates

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:25:00 EST

Expert alert - Free screening program helps people find out if they are at risk.

Blood Platelet Biomaterial Enhances Healing After Dental Implants

Allen Press Publishing Services — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:15:00 EST

Restoring the front teeth after a traumatic injury poses a particular challenge--biologically, functionally, and aesthetically. Even when all the procedures of a successful implant are followed, healing of tissues can still be an unpredictable element. One approach to improving the outcome of this type of implant is the use of blood platelet concentrates.

Genome Research Reveals Key Behind One Butterfly's Ability to Mimic Another

Boston University College of Arts & Sciences — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:00 EST

An international consortium of researchers, including Boston University Assistant Professor of Biology Sean Mullen, has discovered promiscuous sharing of large regions of DNA code among species by sequencing the genome of a South American butterfly.

At Outset of Careers, Medical Students Already Concerned About Workloads

University of Michigan Health System — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:00 EST

Medical students are graduating this month, and preparing for the milestone that culminates four years of hard training - their first job as a doctor. But as they enter the workforce, many have negative views of their future day-to-day work lives as physicians, and an especially grim view of entering primary care.

Internet Usage Patterns May Signify Depression

Missouri University of Science and Technology — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:00 EST

In a new study analyzing Internet usage among college students, researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology have found that students who show signs of depression tend to use the Internet differently than those who show no symptoms of depression.

Psychological Science Convention in Chicago: Music in the Mind, Mental Health, Learning and More

Association for Psychological Science — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:00 EST

More than 4,000 psychological scientists, academics, clinicians, researchers, teachers, and administrators from 85 countries will gather in Chicago for the Association for Psychological Science's 24th annual convention May 23-27, 2012 at the Sheraton Chicago. A concert with a former guitarist from the Black Eyed Peas and a five-time Grammy Award winning bassist will share the stage with musically talented scientists to discuss and explore music and the mind. Scientists will also present cutting-edge research on topics including: autism, ADHD, and the newest clinical treatments for mental health disorders; questions of incivility, ideology, and attitudes in politics; and the latest findings in decision-making science.

AAMC Names Dr. David Sklar as Editor of Academic Medicine

Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:45:00 EST

The AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) announced today that David P. Sklar, M.D., will be the next editor-in-chief of Academic Medicine, the AAMC's monthly peer-reviewed, scholarly journal.

Loyola to Offer Free Osteoporosis Screenings

Loyola University Health System — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:25:00 EST

The Loyola Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disease Center will offer free osteoporosis screenings with physician interpretation of results and a recommendation plan.

Researchers Make Promising Discovery in Pursuit of Effective Lymphoma Treatments

NYU Langone Medical Center — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:15:00 EST

Researchers at NYU School of Medicine have identified a target for slowing the progression of multiple myeloma by using currently available drugs.

Mladic War-Crimes Trial the Critical Culmination of Hague Tribunal's Work

Cornell University — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:15:00 EST

Jens Ohlin, an expert in international and criminal law and associate professor of law at Cornell University, comments on the war-crimes trial of Ratko Mladic, the former Serb military leader and accused "Butcher of Bosnia."

Peace Corps Partners with Babson College

Babson College — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:05:00 EST

New partnership with Babson's F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business offers financial assistance to returned Peace Corps volunteers.

Loyola to Offer Free Women's Health Events

Loyola University Health System — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 EST

Loyola University Health System will host two Women's Day events.

Similar Outcomes of Surgical vs Nonsurgical Treatment for Cervical Spine Fracture in Older Adults

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 EST

For older adults with "C2" fractures of the upper (cervical) spine, surgery and nonsurgical treatment provide similar short- and long-term outcomes, reports a study in the May issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

UW Plant Breeders Develop an Even Heart-Healthier Oat

University of Wisconsin-Madison — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

University of Wisconsin-Madison plant breeders have developed a new oat variety that's significantly higher in the compound that makes this grain so cardio-friendly.

Vanderbilt Trauma Nurses Initiate Pledge Against Distracted Driving

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:00 EST

Nurses at Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Level-1 Trauma Center are taking a pledge to raise awareness of the dangers associated with distracted driving. These caregivers, who treat hundreds of seriously injured patients each year due to distracted driving, want to see an end to behind-the-wheel activities taking attention away from the road.