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This retrospective analysis of hip fracture patients with and without muscle atrophy/weakness (MAW) revealed that those with MAW had significantly higher healthcare utilization and costs compared with...
Do we need hybrid operating theaters? : A critical appraisal.
CLINICAL ISSUE: Infrastructural improvements with a combination of interventional and open surgical procedures. STANDARD TREATMENT: Separate performance of interventional and open surgical procedures....
PURPOSE: Results of the association between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and melanoma risk have been inconsistent. We performed a meta-analysis of relevant studies to investigate the...
Epigenomic strategies at the interface of genetic and environmental risk factors for autism.
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have been increasing in prevalence over the last two decades, primarily because of increased awareness and diagnosis. However, autism is clearly a complex human genetic...
We present correlated application of two micro-analytical techniques: scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) and Raman micro-spectroscopy (RMS) for the non-invasiv...
Bunch rot of grape berries causes economic loss to grape and wine production worldwide. The organisms responsible are largely filamentous fungi, the most common of these is Botrytis cinerea (gray mold...
Enhydra fluctuans leaves are traditionally sold on Indian markets for various health benefits. However, no phytochemical study on its high molecular weight compound has so far been performed. Chemical...
Wastewater treatment to enhance the economic viability of microalgae culture.
Microalgae culture is still not economically viable and it presents some negative environmental impacts, concerning water, nutrient and energy requirements. In this context, this study aims to review...
Overview of Parametric Survival Analysis for Health-Economic Applications.
Health economic models rely on data from trials to project the risk of events (e.g., death) over time beyond the span of the available data. Parametric survival analysis methods can be applied to iden...
Mapping of two suppressors of OVATE (sov) loci in tomato.
Tomato fruit shape varies significantly in the cultivated germplasm. To a large extent, this variation can be explained by four genes including OVATE. While most varieties with the OVATE mutation bear...
News Articles
Editions TV Announces May Air Dates for Omaha, Nebraska
Coral Springs, FL (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 Omaha, Nebraska is a city of diversity, economic growth and education. It is also a city with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. Forbes Maga...
Dalla, TX (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 These molecular diagnostics market reports provide a comprehensive analysis for US, UK, Spain, Japan, Italy, Germany and France: Major is...
U.S. stocks on pace for fourth week of gains; Dow up almost 17% so far this year
U.S. markets rose on Friday after positive economic reports that boosted investor sentiment to recover losses from the previous session, with benchmark indexes set to record their fourth straight week...
Wall Street gains on encouraging economic data
U.S. markets rose on Friday after positive economic reports that boosted investor sentiment to recover losses from the previous session, with benchmark indexes set to record their fourth straight week...
Is retirement harmful to health?
A recent study suggests retirement could be 'bad for your health'.The Institute of Economic Affairs found retirement can have a detrimental impact on mental and physical health. The study suggests pe...
INDIA-PRESS-India to regulate prices of 652 drugs - Economic Times
Note: Reuters has not verified the story and does not vouch for its accuracy. (Compiled by Prashant Mehra in Mumbai)
[Series] Health reform in Pakistan: a call to action
Pakistan's enormous macroeconomic, internal, and human security challenges coexist alongside the opportunity created by a huge desire for change. With democracy taking root and a new constitutionally...
Retirement ‘harmful to health’, study says
The study, published by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), a think tank, found that retirement results in a “drastic decline in health” in the medium and long term. (BBC)
Media surveillance system analyses public concerns about vaccines
Research published this week in The Lancet Infectious Diseases highlighted the importance of monitoring the media to analyse public concerns about vaccines. The researchers applied [...]
Wall Street hit by sluggish data; Cisco provides upside
U.S. stocks mostly edged up just after noon on Thursday after a shaky morning for markets, as Cisco's quarterly results softened the blow from some weak economic data.
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With the advent of new technologies, in the last four years, DNA sequencing has gone through a technological revolution which has completely changed the market. While in 2007 it still cost over 10 m...
SullivanCotter is the leading independent consulting firm in the assessment and development of tailored total compensation and reward programs for the health care industry. For mo...
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the worldâs largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Together with Coca-Cola, recogni...
Patient Access Solutions, Inc.
Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities...
Analysis Group, Inc. provides economic, financial, and business strategy consulting to leading law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies. We assist law firms with...
Doctor Evidence is the leader in the development of digital software technologies and services that find/store/translate and deliver the evidence, from clinical studies, to...
Steele Executive Search, founded by Paula Kazarosian formerly a Vice President at a nationally known firm, has been in existence since 2001. SES addresses the difficult to fill ex...
International Institute for Ecological Agriculture
WHAT â The International Institute for Ecological Agriculture (IIEA) announced today that it is participating in a public program promoting Haiti Economic Development Saturda...
The State of California has had in effect since 1952 a Marketing Order for California Dried Plums that directs many of the activities associated with our products. The California Dried Plum Board re...
Founded in 1981, the Art of Living Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational and humanitarian organization working in consultative status with the United Nationsâ Econo...
Clinical Trials
Can Screening People Registering With Primary Care Improve the Detection of Tuberculosis?
This randomised controlled trial tests whether screening people registering with general practices cost-effectively increases the detection of tuberculosis. The study objectives are to:...
The objective of the study is to identify and validate predictive markers of infliximab responsiveness in RA patients by 2 approaches: i) measuring biochemical, immunological and bone mark...
The objective of the study is to identify and validate predictive markers of anakinra responsiveness in RA patients by a transcriptomic approach. Patients with active RA (ACR criteria) we...
Autism, originally described by Kanner (1943), is among the most severe of neuropsychiatric disorders. It is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting social, communicative, and compuls...
Spanish Cohort for the Study of the Effect of CPAP in Hypertension (CEPECTA)
AIMS:To know the effects of the treatment with nasal positive continuous airway pressure (CPAP) on systemic blood pressure and the expression of biological mediators, in systemic hypertens...
Primary Care Management/Action Plans for Advanced Chronic Diseases
Patients living with advanced chronic diseases (ACD), such as congestive heart failure (CHF) and chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) present substantial care and economic challenges fo...
Study to Describe the Allergic Reactions to Factor IX in Patients With Hemophilia B
Retrospective, multicenter study in patients with hemophilia B. This study will be placed at 20 to 50 hemophilia treatment centers in North America and the EU, and is designed to estimate...
Do Community Cancer Support Groups Reduce Physiological Stress in Women With Primary Breast Cancer?
Women with primary breast cancer may benefit from participating in supports groups as they cope with treatment and the psychological challenges of survivorship. Studies have documented tha...
Quality of Life and Its Related Factors of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
The purpose of this study was to explore the quality of life and its related factors of patients with major depressive disorder. This study adopted cross-sectional research design. Purposi...
The Effect of a Work-Hardening Program for Return-to-Work for Workers With Low Back Pain
Occupational injury results in family economic crisis and national productivity loss; it is really becoming an important issue in Taiwanese society. Low back pain is the most frequent inju...
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Fundamentals of Economic Analysis, Lecture 1: Scarcity, Choice, and Value | Joseph T. Salerno
Joseph T. Salerno and Peter G. Klein are two of the most productive microeconomists in the Austrian School today. This seminar provides an introduction to Au...
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Forensic Genetics
The application of genetic analyses and MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES to legal matters and crime analysis.
National Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism (u.s.)
Component of the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. It conducts research focused on improving the treatment and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems to reduce the health, social, and economic consequences of this disease. NIAAA, NIMH, and NIDA were created as coequal institutes within the Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration in 1974. It was established within the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH in 1992.
United States Agency For International Development
An independent Federal agency established in 1961 as the focal point for economic matters affecting U.S. relations with developing countries.
Economic Recession
Significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in real gross domestic product, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales. (National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc, www.nber.org/cycles.html, accessed 4/23/2009)
Economic Development
Mobilization of human, financial, capital, physical and or natural resources to generate goods and services.
