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Less than 1 in 3 Toronto bystanders who witness a cardiac arrest try to help: Study

"Over the last four years, we have been working hard with paramedics and firefighters in Southern Ontario to increase the survival rate of people who experience cardiac arrest outside of the hospital," says Dr.

Nov 6, 2009

Health

PET imaging response a prognostic factor after thoracic radiation therapy for lung cancer

(PHILADELPHIA) A rapid decline in metabolic activity on a PET scan after radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer is correlated with good local tumor control, according to a study presented

Nov 6, 2009

Health

Prevention experts urge modification to 2009 H1N1 guidance for health care workers

(Arlington, VA)--Three leading scientific organizations specializing in infectious diseases prevention issued a letter to President Obama today expressing their significant concern with current fed

Nov 6, 2009

Technology

Austrian Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology (BMVIT) Showcases the Austrian Nano Initiative

"NANO: Wissenschaft. Wirtschaft. Wirkung. 09" on 9 November at Tech Gate Vienna

Nov 6, 2009

Health

Key player identified in cascade that leads to hypertension-related kidney damage

AUGUSTA, Ga.

Nov 5, 2009

Health

First use of antibody and stem cell transplantation to successfully treat advanced leukemia

SEATTLE -- For the first time, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have reported the use of a radiolabeled antibody to deliver targeted doses of radiation, followed by a stem ce

Nov 5, 2009

Health

Study suggests dentists can identify patients at risk for fatal cardiovascular event

CHICAGO, November 5, 2009 -- A new study indicates dentists can play a potentially life-saving role in health care by identifying patients at risk of fatal heart attacks and referring them to phy

Nov 5, 2009

Health

Researchers explore new ways to prevent spinal cord damage using a vitamin B3 precursor

NEW YORK (November 5, 2009) -- Substances naturally produced by the human body may one day help prevent paralysis following a spinal cord injury, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medical C

Nov 5, 2009

Health

Researchers explore new ways to prevent spinal cord damage using a vitamin B3 precursor

NEW YORK (November 5, 2009) -- Substances naturally produced by the human body may one day help prevent paralysis following a spinal cord injury, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medical C

Nov 5, 2009

Health

Autism Consortium symposium draws record number of researchers, advocates, parents for autism update

Boston -- November 5, 2009 -- The Autism Consortium, an innovative collaboration of researchers, clinicians, funders and families dedicated to catalyzing research and enhancing clinical care for

Nov 5, 2009

Health

New Notre Dame study provides insights into the molecular basis of tumor cell behavior

A new study by a team of researchers led by Crislyn D'Souza-Schorey, associate professor of biological sciences at the University of Notre Dame, sheds light on the molecular basis by which tumor c

Nov 5, 2009

Technology

Chemists describe solar energy progress and challenges, including the 'artificial leaf'

WASHINGTON, Nov.

Nov 5, 2009

Health

Research findings key for understanding, interpreting genetic testing for long QT syndrome

ROCHESTER, Minn.

Nov 5, 2009

Earth & Environment

Researchers hail innovative plan to save rainforest, reduce greenhouse gas emissions

COLLEGE PARK, Md.

Nov 5, 2009