Punch-Drunk Effect- Every blow matters
... immediately after a bout.Even after 3 months, the concentration of the neurofilament light protein was higher in the boxers than the nonaltheletes. According to researcher Henrick Zetterberg, M.D., Ph.D., of Goteborg University and his colleagues, the result presents scientific proof to substantiate the develop...Raloxifene Reduces The Risk Of Breast Cancer
...istory is that it interferes with the duration and concentration of estrogen, which acts as a tumour promoter in the majority of breast cancers,' said Dr. Lippman. The research team conducted a new analysis of the first large study of raloxifene, which tested the ability of the drug to prevent vertebral fracture...Dangers Lurking in Soft, Cuddly Toys
...es. All toys samples examined contained varying concentration of lead and cadmium. Eight samples (close to 30 percent) from Mumbai contained more than US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standard of 200 ppm of lead in vinyl blinds. Five samples (close to 20 percent) had more than 600 ppm of lead, which...Chronic binge drinking can hasten HIV development
...astric catheter in order to attain a blood alcohol concentration of 0.23 to 0.28 percent. This would be considered the human equivalent of "chronic binge drinking." Control rhesus macaques (n=16 males) were given a sucrose solution under the same conditions. After three months, eight alcohol-treated and eight sucr...Researcher Develops Sensor to Detect E.coli
...) and uses this to determine both the presence and concentration of E. coli bacteria. Mutharasan is working with a company to commercialize the device and expects it to be in the hands of food safety experts soon. Other applications for the sensor technology include detecting prostate cancer without a biopsy and...Synthetic DNA Makes Better Hydrogels for Drug Delivery
...y adjusting the types of branched DNA used and the concentration of DNA in the mix. To demonstrate the ability of some of the materials to hold their shape, the researchers created them in a variety of different molds, including some that spelled out "CORNELL" at centimeter and nanoscales. To test the use of the...Computer Tool Predicts Effectiveness Of Microbicides
...ickness of the expected coating layer, the initial concentration of microbicide in that layer, and the microbicide'...mate width of a human hair. "Increased microbicide concentration and potency hasten viral neutralization and diminish penetration of infectious virus through the coa...Power Naps to Fight Night-shift Fatigue
...ion times, increased feelings of fatigue, impaired concentration and an increased risk of falling asleep on the job... performance is similar to that of a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05 – 0.10 per cent. “The net result of this assault on sleep … can be impaired patient safety...Automated Technique Accurately Measures Platelet Counts in "Platelet Gel" Products
...wn blood and producing a specimen with a very high concentration of platelets. Platelets are blood cells that play a crucial role in blood clotting, and also carry certain blood factors that contribute to wound healing. Studies have suggested that PRP preparations may promote healing in medical situations rangin...Understanding Reasons for Tone deafness
...amples in highlighting a reduction in white matter concentration in the right inferior frontal gyrus of amusic individuals," explained Dr. Isabelle Peretz of the Université de Montréal. "The data points to the integrity of white matter tracts in right frontal brain areas as being key in acquiring normal musical co...Awareness Must to Tackle Hepatitis: Experts
... infected. Nationwide trends indicate a sizeable concentration of hepatitis C cases in the northeastern states. Among the metros, 400,000 Delhiites are suffering from hepatitis C while Mumbai accounts for 300,000 cases. Source-IANS...Tune Your Brain to Hear Another in a Noisy Ambience
...what they were saying and it took a huge effort of concentration to follow any conversation. During the week, I gave up and spent a lot of time at home on my own because it was so distressing and tiring to be with lots of people or in a noisy place." Our ability to detect a particular sound in the middle of lots...Levels of Thyroid Hormone Forecasts Life Span
...rs summed up with the finding that:” These hormone concentration differences correlate with maximum species lifespan and suggest an important regulatory role of thyroid hormone in longevity. Thyroid hormones are key regulators of metabolism and have been widely implicated to influence longevity. Mice strains that ...Longer-Lived Rodents Have Lower Levels of Thyroid Hormone
... between any of the other groups. 'These hormone concentration differences correlate with maximum species lifespan and suggest an important regulatory role of thyroid hormone in longevity,' the researchers concluded. However, because T3 levels did not differ significantly among all the groups, further research i...Effect of parasitic infection on baby's sex
...rds contained information on the mother’s age, the concentration of anti-Toxoplasma antibodies in the mother’s blood, previous deliveries and abortions, and the sex of the newborn. On average worldwide, for every three children born, only one is a boy. Kankova’s team found that Toxoplasma positive mothers gave ...Facial Expressions are Inherited: Study
...y also analysed expressions when they were in deep concentration and shocked them to witness their expressions of surprise. When the researchers compared the results, they discovered that even though the blind volunteers had never seen their relatives' faces, their facial expressions were extremely alike. "We ...Standards of Home Care for Elderly Needs Change
...e older population. Moreover the CSCI also found concentration of services on people with the most severe needs, which meant that others were left out. Home care appeared to be often beset with serious problems in recruiting, training and retaining quality staff according to inspectors. The report said that yo...Predicting the Dynamics of Clotting in Human Blood
...m our experiments we see that it's not the overall concentration of tissue factor that matters, but it's the locali... difference," Kastrup explained. That means a high concentration of tissue factor at one location will result in clotting, while the same number of molecules spread ...Encouraging a Lifetime of Healthy Skin Right from the Beginning
...n insect repellent with a 10 percent or lower DEET concentration for children, I do not recommend using a combination sunscreen and insect repellent because the reapplication of the product will increase the percentage of DEET on the skin," said Dr. Johnson. "It also is important to note that insect repellents wit...... are present during the fermentation process. 'The concentration is significantly higher in red wine than in white wine, because the skins are removed earlier during white-wine production, lessening the amount that is extracted,' explained Joseph C. Anderson, M.D. Dr. Anderson says a healthy lifestyle is essential...