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Yield Increases From The Single Fungicide Applications Were Also Observed
Dec 27, 2013Yield results are in! The August 2013, Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) Newsletter reported on AWC funded research aimed at maximizing wheat yields and profitability. The project, being led by Sheri Strydhorst, Agronomic Research Scientist ...
Tags: wheat, agriculture
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CBT Resulted in Greater Reductions in Headache Frequency and Migraine-Related Disability
Dec 27, 2013Among children and adolescents with chronic migraine, the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) resulted in greater reductions in headache frequency and migraine-related disability compared with headache education, according to a study ...
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Drug Preserved The Quality of Life in Patients with Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis
Dec 27, 2013A recent study led by researchers from the Amyloidosis Center at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) demonstrates that diflunisal, a generic anti-inflammatory drug, successfully reduced neurological ...
Tags: diflunisal, anti-inflammatory drug, transthyretin amyloidosis, arthritis
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Madison Dearborn Partners Will Receive a Minority Stake in The Acquiror Company
Dec 27, 2013Madison Dearborn Partners announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement under which it will acquire a majority ownership position in Ikaria, Inc., a leading provider of proprietary and innovative therapies for the critical care ...
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Global Market for AMOLED Light-Emitting Materials Will Expand to US$445 Million in 2014
Dec 27, 2013The global market for AMOLED light-emitting materials will expand to US$445 million in 2014, up from US$350 million in 2013, according to IHS. "South Korea's Samsung Display has successfully pioneered the AMOLED business during the last ...
Tags: AMOLED Lighting, Material Market
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Opioid Dependence Is a Risk Factor for HIV, Stis, and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection
Dec 27, 2013A survey of opioid treatment programs finds that the proportion offering on-site testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) declined substantially between 2000 and 2011, despite guidelines ...
Tags: opioid treatment programs, human immunodeficiency virus
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Evidence-Based Treatments Have Never Been Established
Dec 27, 2013Researchers at Penn Medicine report in the December 25 issue of JAMA that a modified form of prolonged exposure therapy - in which patients revisit and recount aloud their trauma-related thoughts, feelings and situations - shows greater ...
Tags: Penn Medicine, prolonged exposure therapy, posttraumatic stress disorder
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Research and Markets Has Announced The Addition of The Report to Their Offering
Dec 27, 2013Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the International Digital X-Ray Market - Includes Forecast to 2018" report to their offering. Analog X-ray systems, which had major share in the market until 2005, are ...
Tags: Research and Markets, Digital X-Ray Market, analog X-ray systems
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BCS Has Been Shown to Reduce The Risk of Breast Cancer (BC) Recurrence
Dec 27, 2013Radiotherapy (RT) after breast conserving surgery (BCS) has been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer (BC) recurrence. However, although younger women tend to have more aggressive tumors and have higher risks of recurrence than older ...
Tags: Radiotherapy, breast conserving surgery, breast cancer
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A Therapy Helps Reduce Number of Migraines and Migraine-Related Disabilities in Kids
Dec 27, 2013A specific type of therapy helps reduce the number of migraines and migraine-related disabilities in children and teens, according to a new study. The findings provide strong evidence for the use of "cognitive behavioral therapy" -- which ...
Tags: migraines, migraine-related disabilities, children and teens health
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Nissan Introduces The Details of The New Additions
Dec 27, 2013Details of the new additions to Nissan Australia’s showroom in 2014. Nissan X-Trail (Q2) Highlighted by softer, more rounded exterior styling, a more premium cabin and the first-time inclusion of seating for seven, the all-new ...
Tags: Nissan Motor, New Cars
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Therapy Helps Teen Girls Struggling with Traumatic Disorder Stemming From Sexual Abuse
Dec 27, 2013Teen girls struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from sexual abuse do well when treated with a type of therapy that asks them to repeatedly confront their traumatic memories, according to a small new study. The study's ...
Tags: post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual abuse, traumatic memories
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Recall Notification: Gardasil [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent Vaccine,Recombinant]
Dec 27, 2013Recall Notification: Gardasil [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant] ATE NOTIFICATION INITIATED: December 20, 2013 PRODUCT / LOT NUMBER: Gardasil [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, ...
Tags: Gardasil, Vaccine Recall, Merck Sharp&Dohme Corporation, West Point, PA
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The Texas Heart Institute Suggests These Cold-Weather Exercise Guidelines
Dec 27, 2013Exercising during the chilly winter months can keep you physically and emotionally healthier. But it's important to prepare for the changes in temperature. The Texas Heart Institute suggests these cold-weather exercise guidelines: ...
Tags: health tip, Texas Heart Institute, cold-weather exercise guidelines
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Give Your Heart a Holiday Gift This Year and Choose Delicious, Heart-Healthy Foods
Dec 27, 2013Give your heart a holiday gift this year and choose delicious, heart-healthy foods. The American Heart Association suggests these holiday treats: Antioxidant-rich sweet potatoes, as well as pumpkin, winter squash and acorn squash. ...
