Abbott Contributes To Disaster Relief Efforts In China And Myanmar
Abbott and its philanthropic foundation Abbott Fund are providing U.S. $1.5 million in humanitarian aid in response to the earthquake in Sichuan Province in China and Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar. Abbott is working with its humanitarian aid organization partners with an established presence on the ground in China and Myanmar.
Microrobots Created Using Mechanical Locomotion Principles From Jumping Insects
Researchers from the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems at EPFL unveiled a novel, grasshopper-inspired jumping robot at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Pasadena, California. The robot weighs a miniscule 7 grams, and can jump 1.
Circulation: Heart Failure: New Journal Focuses On Progress, Problems In Treating Heart Failure
Findings about how the day of admission influences the length of a patient's hospitalization for heart failure, and questions about the effectiveness of two drugs to treat heart failure patients are featured in the inaugural issue of Circulation: Heart Failure.
American Association Of Critical-Care Nurses Announces Beacon Award For Pediatric Critical Care
Intensive care units demonstrating excellence in the care of acutely and critically ill patients from childbirth to young adulthood now have the opportunity to be recognized by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) as part of the prestigious Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence program.
DNA-Repair Mechanism Observed In Real-Time
For the first time, researchers at Delft University of Technology have witnessed the spontaneous repair of damage to DNA molecules in real time. They observed this at the level of a single DNA molecule. Insight into this type of repair mechanism is essential as errors in this process can lead to the development of cancerous cells.
Discovery Of Gatekeepers In The Human Cell 'Shredder' Could Lead To A New Target For Cancer Drugs
Insulin, a hormone released in large quantities when food is consumed, is reduced by 50% only three to five minutes later. However, if the cell's internal waste disposal system malfunctions, illnesses such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease may occur.
Insights Into The Human Microbiome Revealed By Metagenomics Of Skin
The human body is home to a diverse range of microorganisms, estimated to outnumber human cells in a healthy adult by ten fold. The importance of characterizing human microbiota for understanding health and disease is highlighted by the recent launch of the Human Microbiome Project by the National Institutes of Health.
President Bush Signs Measure Banning Genetic Discrimination In Health Insurance, Employment
On Wednesday, President Bush signed into law the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (HR 493), which will prohibit health plans, insurers and employers from discriminating against individuals based on genetic information that shows a predisposition to certain conditions, including breast cancer, the Washington Times reports (Ward, Washington Times, 5/22).
South Sudan Fighting: MSF Treating Wounded
Since May 14, fighting between the Sudanese armed forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) has devastated the town of Abyei, which has been virtually destroyed. Almost the entire local population has fled to the north and south of the town to seek refuge.
BC Committed To Improving Diabetes Management, Canada
The Canadian Diabetes Association applauds the Government of British Columbia's commitment to implement all of the recommendations of the Pharmaceutical Task Force, as outlined in the report released recently.