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    Bacterially Produced Antifungal on Skin of Amphibians May Protect Against Lethal Fungus  Nov 21, 2009
    20, 2009) A new study suggests that naturally occurring bacteria on the skin of salamanders could help protect other amphibians, including some species of endangered frogs, from a lethal skin disease. The researchers from James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia and Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee report their findings in the November 2009 issue of the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology. (Science Daily)

    Clues in the ashes may help investigators  Nov 21, 2009
    "It doesn't matter if it happened 10,000 years ago or 10 days ago -- you have to carefully understand how things are related, one to the other. "If you carefully expose the evidence, there is a lot more information that can be gathered," he said. With three such mock investigations completed and up to seven more being planned in Canada and Pennsylvania, Dr. Dirkmaat is developing guidelines for gathering and documenting evidence that accurately reflects where they had been located before the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Late, wet corn harvest in Midwest favors ear mold  Nov 19, 2009
    The determination can be made through laboratory tests on harvested corn. Because these toxins may be harmful to people and livestock, grain with field molds should be tested for mycotoxins before feeding. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)

    Kudzu Compound Could Help Alcoholics Quit Drinking  Nov 18, 2009
    The researchers developed a synthetic form of daidzin, which they say shows promise in laboratory tests. It works like this. (W-USA News, DC)

    Man jailed in Carrick student's death dies  Nov 16, 2009
    He said samples are being sent out for laboratory tests to determine the cause of death, and results won't be available for at least a week. He said initial testing was done for the H1N1 flu virus and his office is about 75 percent sure it is not the culprit. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Coffee Break: Compound Brewing New Research In Colon, Breast Cancer  Nov 14, 2009
    Nevertheless, the researchers have no idea what the exposure level would be or whether a particularly exposure -- say from one cup of coffee -- would be in the range seen in the laboratory tests. "It is way too early to say that drinking a cup of coffee is exposing you to something that is definitely going to be estrogenic. All we know is that there is a compound in there that can be estrogenic in our systems. That is really the take-home message," Allred said. (Science Daily)

    Swine Flu Packs a Bigger Jolt for People With Asthma, Diabetes, WHO Says  Nov 11, 2009
    Diagnosing H1N1 may be more difficult in patients with lower respiratory illness because initial laboratory tests sometimes fail to pick up the infection in specimens from the nose and throat, according to the report. Samples from the trachea and bronchi, which are harder to collect, may provide a more accurate result, it said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)

    Antimicrobials: Silver (and Copper) Bullets To Kill Bacteria  Nov 11, 2009
    (July 28, 2009) Scientists are reporting successful laboratory tests of a new and potentially safer alternative to silver-based gels applied to the skin of burn patients to treat infections. The researchers describe. (Science Daily)

    Pro & Con: Are higher co-pays the answer to controlling medical costs?  Nov 10, 2009
    This means fewer everything: fewer doctor visits, emergency room visits, X-rays, prescriptions, laboratory tests, surgeries and other services like CAT scans and MRIs. Insurance companies have known this for decades. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Afghan A/H1N1 flu patient dies in Pakistan  Nov 8, 2009
    She was admitted in North West Hospital in Hayatabad, a modern suburb on the southwestern fringe of Peshawar, where her blood samples were obtained for laboratory tests by the World Health Organization (WHO) team who later confirmed the A/H1N1 influenza. After confirmation of the A/H1N1 influenza in the Afghan female, the hospital authorities also obtained the blood samples of the newborn baby of the infected female, her attendants and the staff of the hospital, the hospital authorities said. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Beacon Hill Roll Call: House, Senate approve additional benefits for veterans  Nov 7, 2009
    MANDATE COVERAGE - The Financial Services Committee held a hearing on several bills that would require health insurance companies to provide coverage of the cost of providing blind or visually impaired patients with a pill container large enough to be labeled with the name of the medication, the dosage and the expiration date in 24 point font (S 518); all colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests for people over 50 or people under 50 who are at high risk for the disease (S 451);... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)

    Researcher: 'Optical biopsy' for breast cancer increasingly accurate  Nov 6, 2009
    Jiang has devoted much of his career to an alternative: "phase-contrast diffuse optical tomography," a screening technology that roots out breast cancer not with cutting tools and laboratory tests but with light and computing power. He recently completed the third generation of his apparatus a bed with an array of fiber optic laser lights and detectors mounted within a hole where the patient places her breast. (EurekAlert!)

    Low Levels Of 'Heart Attack Risk' Protein Quantified  Nov 5, 2009
    In a recent paper in Analytical Chemistry, NIST researchers Eric Kilpatrick and David Bunk describe the first steps toward development of a certified reference material that can be used to assess the accuracy of routine clinical laboratory tests for CRP. The researchers accomplished this by isolating the minute amounts (less than 1 mg/L) of CRP circulating at normal levels in serum prior to measurement. Using a protein isolation technique called affinity purification, Kilpatrick and Bunk added... (Science Daily)

    Northeast Child Latest Victim Of H1N1  Nov 5, 2009
    Laboratory tests confirmed the child had the H1N1 virus. A 9-year-old Nixon Elementary student died last week after being hospitalized with flu-like symptoms. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Schools outline flu response plan  Oct 31, 2009
    According to Yeoman the town s health department informed him that physicians are not testing for the virus by laboratory tests. Rather, they are studying symptoms to arrive at a diagnosis. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)

    Rwanda: Country Set to Lead in Biodiesel Production - IRST Director General  Oct 29, 2009
    In March 2007, a team of professors and scientists experienced in the fields of chemistry, biology, physics, applied mechanics and electricity at the Institute met and started a series of laboratory tests on this area. In the same month, we got the test formula to make biodiesel out of palm oil. (allAfrica.com)

    Walk-in H1N1 vaccination clinic temorarily suspended  Oct 29, 2009
    Federal health privacy laws prevent the release of specific information, however the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has now confirmed results indicating that a Yellowstone County child died two weeks ago of pneumonia due to complications related to influenza A. Laboratory tests confirmed that the influenza A was sub-typed H1N1. Vaccine for H1N1 influenza is still very limited throughout the country. (Laurel Outlook, MT)

    Bond set at $800,000 for repeat offender  Oct 27, 2009
    Kliethermes' latest case was continued to Nov. 20 to allow time to complete laboratory tests of substances found in her possession at the time of her most recent arrest ... His preliminary hearing was continued to Nov. 20 to provide more time for laboratory tests in connection with his arrests on April 29 and again on May 7. (Fulton Sun, MO)

    Central El Paso Woman Dies From H1N1  Oct 27, 2009
    Laboratory tests confirmed she had the H1N1 virus. To prevent the spread of the flu, health care providers in El Paso County have ordered more than 600,000 H1N1 vaccine doses. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Hawaii hospitals say they're ready to cope with swine flu  Oct 22, 2009
    Doctors say there's no way to tell which influenza strain is infecting a patient without laboratory tests, and in most cases there's no real need to find out, since both seasonal and H1N1 influenza generally can be treated at home without anti-viral medications. Otherwise-healthy people: Health care officials remind people that hospital emergency rooms are for emergencies, and that otherwise-healthy people who suspect they may have the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus should stay home to avoid... (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Plum problem overblown, according to association  Oct 22, 2009
    After conducting laboratory tests and if the lead content is confirmed in any particular brand or packing, only then should a statement be issued, it added. The AVA of Singapore was said to have made a sample testing of the market and confirmed that all dried plum or prune products conformed to its safety standards. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Fewer local workers test positive for opiates in third quarter  Oct 20, 2009
    The laboratory tests between 5,000 and 10,000 people each quarter, most of which are job candidates. HonoluluAdvertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Illness often undiscovered and undertreated among the uninsured: Harvard study  Oct 20, 2009
    Then doctors examined them and ordered laboratory tests. The study found that about half of all uninsured people with diabetes (46 percent) or high cholesterol (52 percent) did not know they had these diseases. (EurekAlert!)

    Most flu sufferers can treat illness at home, experts say  Oct 18, 2009
    Doctors say there's no way to tell which influenza strain is infecting a patient without laboratory tests, and in most cases there's no real need to find out, since both seasonal and H1N1 influenza generally can be treated at home without antiviral medications. In most people, typical flu symptoms do not call for a visit to the doctor. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Drug crimes swamp, and kill, Mexico's law enforcers  Oct 18, 2009
    Laboratory tests conducted in Tijuana showed that the remains were LaPorte's ... Laboratory tests conducted in Tijuana showed that the remains were LaPorte's. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Economics focus: Reality bites  Oct 16, 2009
    This is the province of game theory, to which Ms Ostrom has contributed, both through formal modelling of what she found in the field and subsequent laboratory tests of her models. Both Mr Williamson and Ms Ostrom have built on Mr Coase s idea that all transactions have costs but that these costs will be minimised by different institutional arrangements in different situations. (The Economist)

    What works -- and what doesn't -- in medical informatics: New journal to launch in December  Oct 15, 2009
    A growing number of U.S. hospitals and private physician practices already are using "paperless" electronic records, "order-entry" systems for prescriptions and laboratory tests, and electronic "checklists" for designing treatments and avoiding medical errors. Such applications may speed up and improve the delivery and quality of healthcare, experts say, but in many cases, the Hopkins team says, the adoption of these systems has been sluggish, error-ridden and rife with unforeseen and unintended... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    Eco-friendly Defence Against Erosion In Arctic Regions  Oct 12, 2009
    Laboratory tests and analysis of on-site results were conducted by French partner CETE Est LRPC Nancy and Norwegian subcontractor UNIS, with PhD and MSc students taking part in the fieldwork. The project also entailed establishing the optimum shape and size of the geosynthetic bags, or Geobags, and the best method of installation. (Science Daily)

    Free speech is protected  Oct 10, 2009
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    Praise, doubts for selection  Oct 10, 2009
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    Wonder Drinks  Oct 10, 2009
    Laboratory tests in Berlin, Germany, used 310 volunteers to demonstrate its effectiveness. In the German study, common cold symptoms and the duration of the illness were reportedly significantly reduced in the group that received Probi s product. (Suite101.com)

    'Treason' By Immune System Cells Aids Growth Of Multiple Myeloma  Oct 9, 2009
    15, 2004) In laboratory tests on multiple myeloma cells, University of Rochester researchers found that this type of cancer expresses a protein that makes it an easy target for an existing class of diabetes. (Sep. (Science Daily)

    Father of Palin's grandson to pose for Playgirl  Oct 9, 2009
    NY -Performs medical laboratory tests procedures experiments. requires experience in a hospital or nursing home setting, with at. (Albany Times Union)

    Novel Polymer Delivers Genetic Medicine, Allows Tracking  Oct 8, 2009
    17, 2006) MIT scientists are reporting synthesis and laboratory tests of a promising new group of degradable polymer delivery vehicles for gene therapy. The polymers are improved versions of materials first. (Science Daily)

    Parkinson’s Researchers Focus On Chemical From Soil Bacteria  Oct 7, 2009
    Further laboratory tests of the compound on human dopamine producing neurons, in collaboration with researchers at The University of Alabama at Birmingham led by Dr. David Standaert, director of the Center for Neurodegeneration and Experimental Therapeutics, showed it had a similar negative impact on the human neurons. The tiny worms, a type of roundworm known as C. elegans, are acceptable animal models, much like lab rats, for studying various types of disease. (Science Daily)

    State aid called key to Albany's fiscal health  Oct 7, 2009
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    INSIDE WASHINGTON: Oversight lacking on war costs  Oct 7, 2009
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    Birth comes early for 13 million babies  Oct 6, 2009
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    What happened to due process?  Oct 6, 2009
    NY -Performs medical laboratory tests procedures experiments. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS Rome Memorial Hospital Rome, New York Rome. (Albany Times Union)

    Bleeding scam: LBA is 'junk science'  Oct 5, 2009
    Those using LBA claim they are able to assess a patients health and detect infections, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, toxic substances, weak kidneys, bladders and spleens, and even cancer earlier than standard laboratory tests. LBA, however, has been deemed unestablished and experimental by US health authorities. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    River Rats go down  Oct 5, 2009
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    A smashing wrap to film shoot  Oct 5, 2009
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    Difficulties With Daily Activities Associated With Progression To Dementia  Oct 5, 2009
    All participants underwent annual clinical evaluations, diagnostic imaging, routine laboratory tests and neuropsychological evaluations. During an average of 2. (Science Daily)

    Fish-Killing Toxin Could Kill Cancer Cells  Oct 4, 2009
    Laboratory tests have confirmed that euglenophycin is deadly to fish ... Laboratory tests have shown that even low concentrations of euglenophycin led to a significant decrease in cancer cell growth, and can kill cancer cells. (Science Daily)

    Garrido property bones are from animals  Oct 2, 2009
    Additional laboratory tests are still being conducted to see whether any of the fragments could be evidence in the 1980s disappearance of two East Bay girls, said Hayward police Lt. Chris Orrey. "We have confirmed some as animal but have quite a few left to test still," Orrey said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Do I have H1N1?  Oct 1, 2009
    There are laboratory tests available that can tell the difference between 2009 H1N1 and other strains of flu, but these can take one to several days to provide results and this season, CDC has recommended that this testing be focused on 1) people who are hospitalized with suspected flu 2) people such as pregnant women or people with weakened immune systems, for whom a diagnosis of flu will help their doctor make decisions about their care ... The most accurate laboratory tests, such as real-time... (The Palm Beach Post)

    A(H1N1): No new victims, death toll remains at 77  Sep 26, 2009
    Dr Mohd Ismail said from laboratory tests conducted, only 178 patients or 21% of those being treated were H1N1 positive. About 90% of those confirmed infected with H1N1 and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit were in high-risk groups, comprising children below five, and those who were obese or had chronic or respiratory illnesses, he added. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Nanoparticle-based Battlefield Pain Treatment Moves A Step Closer  Sep 26, 2009
    In laboratory tests using human plasma, one pro drug successfully sensed oxygen levels and turned on or off as needed. When respiratory distress is too severe, that will trigger release of Naloxone, the antagonist (morphine-suppressing) drug. (Science Daily)

    South Africa: Scientists and Healers Team Up to Test Aids Remedy  Sep 25, 2009
    Laboratory tests show that one of the plants appears to have anti-retroviral properties, a microbiology conference heard. Luke Mumba, director of the Southern African Network for Biosciences (SANBio) has confirmed that scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Pretoria are working with the healer to further assess the mixture, a milky brown drink. (allAfrica.com)

    Requirements on insurance have costs, benefits  Sep 21, 2009
    The good news is that screening for cancerous polyps and follow-up laboratory tests can lead to early detection and reduce the mortality rate from colorectal cancer, especially for people over 50. It's hard to deny the value of that screening, and in 2007, the Washington Legislature took matters a step further, passing a law mandating that health insurance plans sold in Washington cover the procedure when it is recommended by a patient's physician. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Natural Hydrogel Helps Heal Spinal Cord, Researcher Finds  Sep 18, 2009
    29, 2009) A new study has found that transplantation of stem cells from the lining of the spinal cord, called ependymal stem cells, reverses paralysis associated with spinal cord injuries in laboratory tests. . (Science Daily)

    2 Honolulu police put on leave after drug charges in Las Vegas  Sep 18, 2009
    Prosecutors are awaiting the results of laboratory tests on materials that were seized as evidence when Las Vegas park police arrested Souza and Fujioka on Aug. 15 near Desert Breeze Park, said Clark County spokeswoman Stacey Welling. At the time of their release from the Clark County Detention Center, the two were given tentative court dates, Welling said. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    HCMH welcomes new family nurse practitioner  Sep 18, 2009
    Services include ordering, conducting, supervising and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests and prescribing medications. They can assess, diagnose, treat and manage acute episodic illness as well as chronic illnesses. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    Reported flu cases near 200, officials say  Sep 18, 2009
    The University cannot confirm whether or not sick students have swine flu or seasonal flu because public health officials are not currently recommending laboratory tests, said Sarah Baldassaro, assistant vice president for communications. Sherrard said students who are diagnosed with flu-like symptoms at SHS's office are given face masks as a way of preventing the spread of illness when students must leave their rooms to "seek medical care or other necessities.". (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)

    Had swine flu? Better make sure  Sep 17, 2009
    Even people who believe theyve had swine flu shouldnt skip the H1N1 shots unless theyve had laboratory tests that confirm the infection, Fauci said. Otherwise, they dont know if the illness actually was caused by a cold, another type of flu or a respiratory illness with similar symptoms. (MSNBC -- Health)

    * Swine flu claims woman two days after giving birth  Sep 15, 2009
    After emergency treatment, the infant is now in a stable condition and has not shown any flu-like symptoms, the physician said, adding that laboratory tests also gave him a clean bill of health. However, his mothers health deteriorated after the delivery and she died on Sunday despite emergency efforts to resuscitate her, the physician said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Health care for 2,500 at risk  Sep 14, 2009
    A few laboratory tests are done on site, but the clinic has arranged for free laboratory, X-ray and imaging studies for its patients, thanks to Ellis/St. Clare's Hospitals and Schenectady Radiologists. (Albany Times Union)

    FDA Clears a Test for Ovarian Cancer  Sep 12, 2009
    When combined with pre-surgical information, such as radiography and other laboratory tests, results from the OVA1 tests identified additional patients who might benefit from oncology referral who were not identified using pre-surgical information alone. OVA1 is developed by Vermillion Inc., headquartered in Fremont, Calif. (PR Newswire)

    NHIS- The Missing Link!  Sep 11, 2009
    It is therefore a daily affair that patients under the NHIS go to the Hospital and pay cash for laboratory tests, drugs and other services rendered by those clinics. The end result is that patients are turned away on daily basis if they do not have cash in hand to pay and these services and therefore feeds into the wrong assertion that the government of the day is responsible for these inadequacies. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Drought blamed in Kenyan elephants deaths  Sep 11, 2009
    It was initially thought to be a disease outbreak but laboratory tests failed to detect disease. The only probable reason the animals are dying is drought, Moses Litoloh, a senior scientist with the Kenya Wildlife Service, told the newspaper. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Toward A Nanomedicine For Brain Cancer  Sep 10, 2009
    2, 2007) Scientists in Hong Kong are reporting synthesis and early laboratory tests of a new nanostructure that they believe may lead to the design of an anticancer nanomedicine. In a study scheduled for. (Science Daily)

    University of Leicester team develops drug detection technology  Sep 9, 2009
    Existing solutions involve additional cost and detection can involve laboratory tests and other testing. The team at Spectral ID discovered a simple low cost solution that doesn't require special measures being taken by the manufacturer. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    New Asthma Predictors Needed To Determine Future Risk In Certain Patients  Sep 8, 2009
    Previous reports have suggested that certain clinical findings and laboratory tests could help predict future asthma attacks. Those earlier conclusions, however, were based on observations of patients with poorly controlled asthma who had not received care based on current guidelines. (Science Daily)

    A light at the end of the recession  Sep 6, 2009
    Duties: Include performing admission history and a physical examination; ordering appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures. Need: Graduate of an AMA-approved Physician s Assistant program with current registration by the NYS Department of Education. (New York Post -- Business)

    Better Test To Detect DNA For Diagnosing Disease, Investigating Crimes  Sep 4, 2009
    In laboratory tests, the sensor showed "excellent" sensitivity at detecting trace amounts of human DNA and may eliminate the need for DNA amplification altogether, the researchers say. Journal reference. (Science Daily)

    Swine Flu May Be Less Dangerous Than Predicted: Study  Sep 2, 2009
    In laboratory tests, the virus responsible for the swine flu pandemic did not take a virulent turn when combined with other strains of seasonal flu. But it did spread more rapidly than the other viruses, confirming the need for swine flu vaccinations, the researchers said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Researching cancer  Sep 1, 2009
    Biochanin A, which is found mostly in red clover, has shown the ability to block the tissue invasion, but he says the organic compound still needs to be subjected to a number of laboratory tests before its true effectiveness can be determined. "If it works, then it might stop the invasion," he says, adding Biochanin A began showing positive signs in 2003. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Indonesia's A/H1N1 flu death toll rises to 8  Sep 1, 2009
    "The two persons died with suffering pneumonia and their laboratory tests showed they were positive of H1N1," Yoga told Xinhua over phone. But, he declined to elaborate the ages of the persons. (Xinhuanet, China)

    'Cancer hope' from WWII drug  Aug 31, 2009
    In laboratory tests methotrexate, first administered in the 1940s, was found to destroy cells containing the damaged MSH2 gene. This raises the hope of targeted treatments for those whose cancer is driven by the faulty gene. (BBC News -- UK)

    With schools opening, it’s time to prepare for swine flu  Aug 31, 2009
    But sophisticated laboratory tests show the immune systems of older adults provide an unusually hearty shield of protection against this specific virus - evidence, specialists said, that earlier in their lives, they were exposed to an ancestor H1N1 virus that forever put their immune system on high alert for related strains. Three of every five deaths blamed on swine flu have happened in people younger than 50. (Boston Globe)

    Tick saliva could hold cancer cure: Brazilian scientists  Aug 29, 2009
    A theory that the protein might have an effect on cancerous cells led to laboratory tests on cell cultures -- which exceeded all expectations. "To our surprise it didn't kill normal cells, which were also tested," Chudzinski-Tavassi said. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    When Is The Pineapple Ripe? New System Uses Metal Oxide Sensors To Detect Safety And Quality Of Foods  Aug 28, 2009
    Laboratory tests are too slow and too costly to provide the answers. See also. (Science Daily)

    ZIMBABWE: Cholera maybe making a comeback  Aug 27, 2009
    The WHO representative in Zimbabwe, Custodia Mandlhate, told IRIN that laboratory tests were being conducted and "the next 24 to 48 hours" would determine whether the disease was cholera. The 2008/09 cholera epidemic, the worst outbreak in Africa since 1994, was blamed on the country's dilapidated water and sanitation infrastructure, which provided ideal conditions for the disease to spread. (AlertNet)

    Student at Bamberg-Ehrhardt High believed to have swine flu  Aug 21, 2009
    Maxwell said the student s test results from the physician s office have since been sent to the state Department of Health and Environmental Control, where laboratory tests will be conducted to officially confirm or not the presence of ... S.C. DHEC reports that Orangeburg County has had seven reported cases confirmed through laboratory tests since May 16. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    569 new A(H1N1) infections  Aug 21, 2009
    Liow said that the number of cases did not reflect the true situation as it only showed cases that were confirmed by laboratory tests and those that were admitted to hospitals. The World Health Organisation has stated that for every confirmed case, there are 20 other undetected cases in the community. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    BusinessWeek: Why its smart to be optimistic  Aug 19, 2009
    Emission Control still has no money coming in the door, but independent laboratory tests have demonstrated big reductions in tailpipe particulates. Pruitt is convinced that the ozone generator, dubbed the Radiant Halo 7, is a huge winner. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Scientists help explain effects of ancient Chinese herbal formulas on heart health  Aug 19, 2009
    In the study, researchers performed laboratory tests on DanShen, GuaLou and other herbs purchased at a Houston store to assess their ability to produce nitric oxide. Ancient Chinese herbal formulas used primarily for cardiovascular indications are made up of three to 25 herbs. (EurekAlert!)

    Veterinary Technician and Technolog...  Aug 19, 2009
    For example, they perform laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood counts, assist with dental prophylaxis, prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and assist veterinarians as necessary. While most duties performed by veterinary technicians and technologists are performed in clinical laboratory settings, many are not. (Suite101.com)

    Victory Nickel Announces Successful Rights Offering To Shareholders  Aug 18, 2009
    Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: uncertainty of estimates of capital and operating costs, production estimates and estimated economic return; the possibility that actual circumstances will differ from estimates and assumptions; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; failure to establish estimated mineral resources; fluctuations in commodity prices and... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    FAQ on Prevention and Treatment of ...  Aug 16, 2009
    In short, it is not the symptoms, but circumstantial evidence and laboratory tests that would help differentiate the Novel H1N1 flu from other flu. When Will the H1N1 Flu Vaccine Against the Swine Flu be Ready. (Suite101.com)

    * HK reports new Tamiflu-resistant swine flu case  Aug 16, 2009
    Laboratory tests made available on Friday showed the virus sample from the woman, who has since recovered, was resistant to Tamiflu, the main anti-viral flu drug. Describing the case as an isolated one, Tsang said there was no sign of Tamiflu-resistant flu spreading at the home. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Possible Genetic Links Between Environmental Toxins And Multiple Myeloma  Aug 15, 2009
    15, 2004) In laboratory tests on multiple myeloma cells, University of Rochester researchers found that this type of cancer expresses a protein that makes it an easy target for an existing class of diabetes. . (Science Daily)

    HK reports 1st Tamiflu-resistant influenza A/H1N1 case  Aug 15, 2009
    Laboratory tests available on Friday showed that her virus sample was resistant to Tamiflu. Thomas Tsang, controller of the center, said there was no sign of such cases spreading in Hong Kong. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Fighting the flu: State gears up for inoculation assault on H1N1, regular strains  Aug 14, 2009
    Dr. James Keegan of Regional Health Systems in Rapid City said H1N1 has been showing up in local laboratory tests. A group of Black Hills teenagers apparently contracted the flu while attending a youth gathering in New Orleans last month. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Still Searching For Predictors Of Asthma Attacks  Aug 14, 2009
    This finding differs from previous reports suggesting that certain clinical findings and laboratory tests could help predict future asthma attacks. These earlier conclusions, however, were based on observations of patients with poorly controlled asthma who had not received care based on current guidelines. (Science Daily)

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