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Only every second patient with colorectal carcinoma had taken part in an early detection program within the last ten years. This is the result, at least for a group of 212 colorectal cancer patients whose screening behavior is examined in the current edition of Deutsches rzteblatt International ...Little progress made in patient safety in spite of Institute of Medicine call to action
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Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) experience an astonishingly high quality of life. This disease leads to progressive muscular weakness and the clinical course is always fatal. In spite of the continuously increasing loss of control, studies performed by Birbaumer et al. (Tbingen) ...Bond Exists Between Siblings In Spite Of Rivalries
A special bond exists among siblings, even though they compete with each other for a variety of things including recognition from their parents. The relationship which exists between siblings is very // different from that of with parents or partners. Most children do not welcome the birth of a new...People Still Neglect To Use Sunscreen In Spite Of Cancer Warnings
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LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- In this Podcast you will learn about how plant biotechnology can help to make crops more tolerant against climate stress. Climatic conditions such as heat or cold and rain or drought can determine whether a harvest turns out well or badly. Beca...GenVec Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
...d $11.0 million for the 12 months ending June 30, 2010," commented Douglas J. Swirsky, GenVec's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "In spite of the difficult economic times, GenVec continues to make strides in its therapeutic and vaccine programs. We look forward to sharing additional data ...ACT Announces Partnership With Gilead Sciences Inc.
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... to achieve the high end of our revenue guidance for the quarter and establish positive momentum in cash-based earnings. We achieved these results in spite of severe market conditions and earnings loss from the divested businesses," said Kevin Hrusovsky, president and CEO of Caliper. "Most importantly, e...