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Measuring the impact of post-genomics on Mediterranean populations

A recent Genomed-Health 2005 workshop in Tunisia, supported by the European Commission, highlighted the role of the life sciences in improving health in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Delegates at the event also discussed the importance of Euro-Mediterranean partnerships in order to capitalise on post-genomic research. The life sciences ?in particular following the mapping of t...

Phenolic compounds may explain Mediterranean diet benefits

Phenolic compounds in olive oil, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-clotting properties, may explain cardiovascular health benefits associated with the so-called Mediterranean Diet, according to a new study in the Nov. 15, 2005, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. "It could be that the beneficial effect of the Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular dis...

Amazonian terra preta can transform poor soil into fertile

The search for El Dorado in the Amazonian rainforest might not have yielded pots of gold, but it has led to unearthing a different type of gold mine: some of the globe's richest soil that can transform poor soil into highly fertile ground. That's not all. Scientists have a method to reproduce this soil -- known as terra preta, or Amazonian dark earths -- and say it can pull substantial amo...

Protowings may have helped bird ancestors cover rough terrain

Biologists have long argued about how birds evolved the ability to fly, because it is not immediately evident what improvement in fitness would result from ancestral, partly evolved wings. Two theories have recently dominated the debate: one postulates that flight evolved in tree-dwelling ancestors that used their forelimbs to help them glide, while the other considers ancestral birds to be terre...

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Horizontal Laminar Flow Work Station from Terra Universal, Inc.

Description:This free-standing laminar flow hood provides a horizontal flow of HEPA-filtered air to create a clean processing area. Air return slots along the front and side edges of the work area enhance system efficiency. Includes a fluorescent light....
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Benchtop Laminar Hood (Universal Hood) from Terra Universal, Inc.

Description:This modular benchtop laminar flow hood forces air through a 99.99% efficient HEPA filter to create a clean processing area. Options include a work bench, ionizaing bar, and air velocity gauge....
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Benchtop Laminar Flow Hood (Environmental Control Module) from Terra Universal, Inc.

Description:This modular laminar flow hood forces air through a 99.99% efficient HEPA filter to create a clean processing area. Configurations are available with vertical or horizontal flow; options include a work bench, ionizing bar and air velocity gauge....
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Vertical Laminar Flow Work Station from Terra Universal, Inc.

Description:This free-standing laminar flow hood provides a vertical flow of HEPA-filtered air to create a clean processing area. It includes a fluorescent light and motorized sliding shield. Options include work bench, drawers, and ionizing bar....
Company:Terra Universal, Inc.

Down Draft Work Station from Terra Universal, Inc.

Description:Ideal for chemical processing that requires downward flow of exhaust fumes. Powderful 1200 CFM blower draws fumes into sub-surface bonded charcoal filter for safe removal of organic vapors (final HEPA filter also available)....
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Oshkosh's TerraMax rolls across finish line

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Mediterranean diet aids Asian masses

A diet rich in alpha-linoleic acid reduced cardiac events in Asian people at risk.Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major public health problem in South Asian people, especially if they move to the West. The high prevalence of CAD is not fully explained by conventional risk factors,// like diabetes and high blood pressure. Researchers in India and Israel have been experimenting with...

The Mediterranean magic: helpful in heart disease

The magic of the Mediterranean diet has been widely talked about and largely accepted. In the same direction is another study conducted in France which proclaims that there is a 15% reduction in the risk of heart disease //on consumption of a Mediterranean diet for a period of three months. The sample size was 212 men and women who were at moderate risk for heart disease were put to e...

Mediterranean Diet Lowers Inflammation Levels In Elderly

Researchers from the Stanford School of Medicine in California say that following a Mediterranean diet consisting of plenty of fruits// and vegetables and holding off saturated fats decreases the level of inflammation in the aged and elderly people. This is substantiated by the reduced levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in such individuals. The reserachers tracked the level of CRP in th...

Risk Of Dementia May Be Reduced By Mediterranean Diet

According to a new study, a Mediterranean diet with low saturated fat and high fibre content could reduce the risk of developing dementia. // The Mediterranean diet is a nutritional model inspired by the traditional dietary patterns of the countries of the Mediterranean basin, particularly Italy, Greece, Portugal and Spain. The diet comprises high consumption of fruit and vegetables, b...

Mediterranean Diet Effective in Staving off Risk of Alzheimer’

According to a recent finding, Americans whose diet was Mediterranean, that included lots of fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereals, some fish and alcohol, and little dairy and meat, certainly had a low risk of Alzheimer's disease as they aged.// These findings have been published in the April issue of Annals of Neurology. According to stalwarts in the field of diet , Alzheimer’s develop...

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Medtronic Model 4351 Lead (Enterra™ Therapy)

Description:The new 4351 Intramuscular Lead is a unipolar lead intended for use with an implantable neurostimulator. The 4351 lead has a ski needle design for easier use with laparoscopic procedures. It is also designed with a fixed electrode length of 1 cm. The 4351 lead connects directly to the neurostimulator and is available in 35 cm length. Two leads are used in each patient. Enterra™ The...
Company:Medtronic Gastroenterology

Medtronic ITREL 3 Model 7425G Neurostimulator (Enterra™ Therapy)

Description:The ITREL 3 is a battery powered implantable device that is commercially available in the U.S. Enterra™ Therapy is indicated for the treatment of chronic nausea and vomiting associated with gastroparesis when conventional drug therapies are not providing adequate relief of symptons for diabetic or idiopathic patients. Gastroparesis is a stomach disorder in which food moves...
Company:Medtronic Gastroenterology

Programmer System (Enterra™ Therapy)

Description:The programmer for the ITREL 3 system consists of the Model 7432 physician programmer and the Model 7457 MemoryMod Software Cartridge. Enterra™ Therapy is indicated for the treatment of chronic nausea and vomiting associated with gastroparesis when conventional drug therapies are not providing adequate relief of symptons for diabetic or idiopathic patients. Gastroparesis...
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