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New bird flu may be capable of human to human spread - study
ReutersHONG KONG (Reuters) - The new H7N9 bird flu virus can be transmitted between mammals not only via direct contact but also in airborne droplets, and may be capable of spreading from person to person, Chinese and American researchers have found. A study...Tags: Science and Technology, Bird Flu, Diseases and Illnesses, Symptoms, Research
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More gym for kids means less chance of obesity, Cornell study says
More physical education in kindergarten through fifth grade means less chance of obesity, especially for boys, researchers say. The study provides some of the first evidence of a causal effect between gym and childhood obesity. It is to be published...
Tags: Cornell University, Body Mass Index, Science and Technology, Obesity, Health Organizations
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Online tool reduces inappropriate medical tests
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A web-based decision-making tool that alerts heart doctors when diagnostic tests would not be useful for a specific patient can curb wasteful procedures, according to a new study. "This educational tool helps doctors determine...Tags: Radiology, Science and Technology, General Practitioners, X-rays, Massachusetts General Hospital
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2008 - Study: Higher Rate Of Brian Cancer Not Statistically Significant
Hartford CourantA long-awaited study of almost 225,000 Pratt & Whitney workers from the 1950s to the early 2000s found a slightly higher rate of brain cancer among workers at a former North Haven plant than for the Connecticut population as a whole. But the study,...Tags: Science and Technology, Diseases and Illnesses, Middletown, North Haven (New Haven, New York), Southington
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2010 - Study Shows No Cancer Cluster At Pratt Plant
Hartford CourantWorkers at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut did not get brain cancer at higher rates than the population generally, according to the latest results of a multiyear study led by University of Pittsburgh researchers. An analysis of 212,513 people who...Tags: Palm Beach County, New London (New London, Connecticut), Science and Technology, North Haven (New Haven, New York), Health and Safety at Work
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2004 - Expanded Cancer Study Discussed
Hartford CourantDespite increases in the overall size of their study, researchers said they still hope to determine in about two years whether Pratt & Whitney workers are more likely than others to get brain cancer. Details on the Pratt & Whitney cancer study's...Tags: Science and Technology, Medical Procedures and Tests
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New J&J anti-depressant related to 'Special K' party drug
ReutersNEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson said it plans to seek approvals for 11 new drugs by 2017, including a treatment for patients with depression who have failed to benefit from standard medications. The intranasal drug, called...Tags: Hepatitis C , New Products, Diseases and Illnesses, Symptoms, Auto Trends
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Merck halts development of experimental Parkinson's drug
ReutersMay 23 (Reuters) - Merck & Co has ended development of preladenant, an experimental drug for Parkinson's disease, after initial data from three late-stage trials proved disappointing. New Jersey-based Merck said the decision to discontinue the studies...Tags: Science and Technology, Diseases and Illnesses, Merck & Company Incorporated, Parkinson's Disease
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Aveo says partner Astellas will not seek EU nod for kidney cancer drug
Reuters(Reuters) - Aveo Pharmaceuticals Inc said it was informed by its partner Astellas Pharma Inc that the Japanese company would not be seeking marketing approval for their experimental kidney cancer drug in Europe. Aveo shares fell about 13 percent in...Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Breast Cancer, Bayer AG, Litigation, Trials
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On-campus FAU treatment center aims to get students back on track
In his 12th year of recovery from substance abuse, Andrew Burki drew upon his own young adult experience in developing Life of Purpose, a treatment center for young adults that opens on Tuesday. The center will be located at The Research Park at...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students, Colleges and Universities, Research, Boca Raton
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Brain cancer study at jet engine maker Pratt& Whitney in Conn. finds no significant elevation
AP Business WriterEAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — An 11-year study of the incidence of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney in the state ended Thursday with university researchers saying they found no statistically significant elevations in the rate of...Tags: Science and Technology, Employees, United Technologies Corporation, Colleges and Universities, Education
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Study: Women Movie Critics Fewer Than 20% on Rotten Tomatoes
ReutersMay 24 (TheWrap.com) - The age of the Internet has not been kind to female movie critics. According to a new study titled "Gender @ the Movies" obtained by TheWrap ahead of its Friday release, film criticism has become even more male-dominated in the age...Tags: Reviews, Movies, New York Observer, Identity Thief (movie), Rex Reed
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