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Zombie Self-Defense Force Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:11PMRent It The Show: When you get a title like Zombie Self-Defense Force in the mail, there is a certain amount of tongue that you have to put in your cheek. Hell, take a look at the zombie Toshiro Mifune on the DVD cover (on the right), that should give you an idea of what you'll experience. With that said, I did not expect that the title would be as literal as it was. The basic story is easy to ...
Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:24PMThere is a preponderance of Storey’s Guides covering just about every type of livestock. They are known for being comprehensive sources of information about the animals and great primers for the beginner or a reference for the experienced.
Spring Foaling Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:23PMFor many horse owners Spring means scenes of pastures with frolicking foals and their mothers. This is the time of preparation for foaling and care of the newborn.
Richard Wiles: If it's polluting people, stop it Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:57PMWould you take an airline that screened baggage for high explosives? Sure. But what if the airline stopped there and didn't check for firearms,...
Bone marrow drive to go on; match found for prof’s sister Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:47AMNEW HAVEN — A bone marrow drive will go on today as planned at Gateway Community College’s North Haven campus, but will no longer be needed to find a match for the sister of adjunct professor Elsa Jones.
Aprepitant drug can reduce nausea and vomiting when combined with other anti-nausea drugs Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:31AMBone marrow transplant patients say two of the most debilitating side effects of the treatment are nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and radiation.
Basics Set: Female Reproduction Part 4, The Reproduction Bit [Neurotopia] Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:41PMAnd we're back with part 4 of Sci's brand spanking new series on female reproduction!! This one's going to be a whopper, fertilization and pregnancy is a lot to cover, and so it will be very basic and divided into two posts, though less basic than the "baby in your tummy" bit that Sci learned when she was small. (Sci had this book when she was small. It made her very popular with the local kids ...
Dear Dr. Shieh Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:06AMMy last baby I delivered vaginally. I am currently 34 weeks and my doctor told me that my baby is breech and wanted me to see an ob-gyn specialist because I am high risk. I don't know what to do because I have never been in this situation before.
Fate Therapeutics Named One of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World by MIT's Technology Review Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:00AMFate Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that the Company was named as one of Technology Review's 2010 TR50, the publication's first annual list of the 50 most innovative companies in the world. Â The 2010 TR50 companies span the fields of energy, computing, the Web, biomedicine, and materials and have been evaluated based on business model, strategies for deploying and scaling up its ...
Cord Blood America Names Shamoon Ahmad, M.D., Director of Its Medical Advisory Board Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:43AMLAS VEGAS, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cord Blood America, Inc.
Cord Blood America Names Shamoon Ahmad, M.D., Director of Its Medical Advisory Board Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:05AMCord Blood America, Inc. , the umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation company focused on bringing the life saving potential of stem cells, a biological insurance policy, to families nationwide and internationally, announced today it has named Shamoon Ahmad, M.D., M.B.A., FACP as Medical Director and Leader of its Medical Advisory Board.
KeyForLife Foundation Announces KeyForLife Jewelry Collection Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:00AMKeyForLife Foundation announces the creation of the KeyForLife Jewelry collection, featuring designer inspired, gold and sterling silver diamond key pendants.
Argentine stolen at birth, man learns his identity Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:20PMThe search is finally over for Abel Madariaga, whose pregnant wife was kidnapped by Argentine security forces 33 years ago.
Years after 'Dirty War,' Argentine Stolen at Birth, Now 32, Learns Identity Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:17PMby Michael Warren BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - The search is finally over for Abel Madariaga, whose pregnant wife was kidnapped by Argentine security forces 33 years ago. After decades of doubt and loneliness, of searching faces in the street in hopes they might be related, Madariaga has found his son. "I never stopped thinking I would find him," the 59-year-old father said, squeezing his son's arm ...
Man Kidnapped at Birth Meets Father Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:30PMAfter Decades of Doubt and Loneliness, Father and Son Victims of the Argentine "Dirty War" United
Argentinian meets son stolen from him in 'dirty war' Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:31AMThe search is finally over for Abel Madariaga, whose pregnant wife was taken by Argentine security forces 33 years ago. After decades of doubt and loneliness, Madariaga has found his son.
First RP Stem Cell bank launched at UP Ayaland Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:58AMCordlife, Asia Pacific's largest network of private cord banks has launched the Philippines' first and only cord blood processing and cyropreservation facility Related posts: Pinoy cell MyPhone a big hit in local market MyPhone, the only Filipino owned mobile phone, is making major... Filipina science teacher is UNESCO awardee Lourdes Cruz, a Filipino professor is one of the five... New high ...
Stolen At Birth, Man Learns Identity Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:30AMArgentine Father & Son Reunited 33 Years After Military Kidnapped, Killed Imprisoned Mother
Aggie Daily Calender Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:05AMNoon to 1 p.m. Find your muse this summer in the Italian countryside by taking art studio courses with Professor Werfel!
Signpost - Argentine stolen at birth, learns identity at 32 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:51PMBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The search is finally over for Abel Madariaga, whose pregnant wife was kidnapped by Argentine security forces 32 years ago.
Argentine stolen at birth, now 32, learns identity Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:09PM32-year-old man, stolen at birth, finally learns real identity
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 19 February 2010 Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 10:33PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below
US scientists warn of fraud of stem cell 'banks' Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 8:38PMClinics that offer to "bank" stem cells from the umbilical cords of newborns for use later in life when illness strikes are fraudsters, a top US scientist said.
Warning on stem cell 'banks' Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 5:57PMSAN DIEGO (California) - CLINICS that offer to 'bank' stem cells from the umbilical cords of newborns for use later in life when illness strikes are fraudsters, a top US scientist said here Saturday.
Fraudulent stem cell banks fleece parents Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 5:32PMPARENTS handing over thousands of dollars to stem cell banks for cures science can't provide.
FDA approves risk management program on ESA's for treating anemia due to chemotherapy Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 3:11AMThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a risk management program to inform healthcare providers and their patients about the risks of a class of drugs called Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs). For patients with cancer, the program is also designed to help ensure the appropriate administration of these drugs, which they receive to treat anemia that can occur as a result of ...
Gamida Cell-Teva JV gets DMC nod to continue enrolment of patients for phase-III trial of StemEx Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 11:43PMThe Gamida Cell-Teva Joint Venture (JV) announced that the Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) has independently reviewed preliminary data from the pivotal registration, phase-III clinical trial of StemEx (called ExCell) and has recommended that the JV continue to enrol patients in this study.
Full Stem Ahead Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 5:04PMIndia has a distinct opportunity to zoom ahead of others in stem cell research.
MCG Study Tests Effects of Cord Blood on Pediatric Cerebral Palsy Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 2:24PMA new round of clinical trials beginning at MCG will test whether infusions of umbilical cord blood improve the quality of life for children with cerebral palsy. The study is the first of its kind and will target 40 children whose parents had cord blood stored. Researchers say the blood is rich in stem cells, which can become different kinds of cells used to treat a variety of diseases. Dr ...
Researchers explore cellular networks that regulate cell morphology Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 5:02AMCellular imaging offers a wealth of data about how cells respond to stimuli, but harnessing this technique to study biological systems is a daunting challenge.
Researchers study link between premature births and cerebral palsy Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 2:47AMCerebral palsy (CP) has increased in infants born prematurely in the United States, according to data presented by researchers from Loyola University Health System (LUHS). These findings were reported at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Chicago.
The chemical revolt Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 12:14AMPhthalates. Dioxin. Deca. Bisphenol A. A half-dozen years ago, only scientists knew these words. Now, they're bandied about in early-childhood education classes and online parenting message boards.
Blind child's family turns to China Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 4:52PMThe news that their baby is blind devastated Kristen and Elmer Latchford. Now, they hope to raise $35,000 to take her to China for an experimental treatment not available here.
New 3D scaffold for stem cell renewal Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 3:32AMMedical researchers were shocked to discover that virtually all human embryonic stem cell lines being used in 2005 were contaminated. Animal byproducts used to line Petri dishes had left traces on the human cells. If those cells had been implanted in a human body they likely would have been rejected by the patient's immune system.
New Zealand girl, 14, beats off shark attack Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 10:06PMWellington, Feb 2 (DPA) A 14-year-old New Zealand girl told Tuesday how she beat off a shark which grabbed her in shallow water off a southern beach by hitting it with her body board.
The Healthy Horse Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 6:09PMThis month’s article on breeding issues covers broodmares, and information was compiled from several sources for a general overview of the care and breeding of mares.
The gift of birth: Woman acts as surrogate for friend who battled cancer Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 1:18PM"I was devastated. It was horrible," she says. She calls her friend Sara on the phone for consolation. They both cry. "I've got these babies just waiting," Mindy says. "I just need to find someone to carry them. But who would ever do that?"
New report on latest advances in biomaterials and their applications from Research and Markets Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 4:32AMResearch and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/427395/advanced_biomateri) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Advanced Biomaterials: Fundamentals, Processing, and Applications" to their offering.
Research and Markets: Advanced Biomaterials: Fundamentals, Processing, and Applications Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 10:48AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Advanced Biomaterials: Fundamentals, Processing, and Applications" to their offering.
Ultrasound may cut deaths in high-risk pregnancies Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 7:30PMMonitoring high-risk pregnancies with ultrasound tests may help prevent some fetal and newborn deaths, a new research review finds. The review assessed a technology called Doppler ultrasound, which measures blood flow through the umbilical cord. Abnormal findings indicate that the fetus may be under stress. Doppler ultrasound, done in the third trimester, is an established way to monitor high ...
Ultrasound may cut deaths in high-risk pregnancies Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 5:41PMNEW YORK - Monitoring high-risk pregnancies with ultrasound tests may help prevent some fetal and newborn deaths, a new research review finds. The review assessed a technology called Doppler ultrasound, which measures blood flow through the umbilical cord.
Ultrasound may cut deaths in high-risk pregnancies Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 12:56PMNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Monitoring high-risk pregnancies with ultrasound tests may help prevent some fetal and newborn deaths, a new research review finds.
Carolyn Makinson: Haiti: Women and Girls at Risk Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 12:10PMImagine being nine months pregnant, ready to give birth, when your life is turned upside down. This is the situation for thousands of women following the earthquake in Haiti.
Hard labour for Haiti's mothers Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 10:42AMWhen the screams of women giving birth die down, you can hear the subdued cries of those babies who made it alive into the chaotic post-quake suffering of Port-au-Prince's general hospital.
Badowski family celebrates honors Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 10:05AMRon and Jackie Badowski recently celebrated the accomplishments of their son Michael Badowski and their son-in-law Rob Root. Michael Badowski on Jan. 8 completed his PhD in microbiology and immunology from the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
Biogen Idec and Swedish Orphan Biovitrum commence dosing in rFIXFc Phase I/IIa trial for hemophilia B Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 2:07AMBiogen Idec and Swedish Orphan Biovitrum today announced that the first patient was dosed in a registrational, open-label, multicenter trial designed to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics and efficacy of the companies’ long-acting, recombinant Factor IX Fc fusion protein (rFIXFc) in hemophilia B patients.
St. Ansgar youth given blood transplant Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 1:52PMST. ANSGAR — While the community was rallying around St. Ansgar seventh-grader Connor Gordon as he awaited a life-saving transplant, it was those around him that he was most concerned about.
Biogen Idec's statement on FDA approval of AMPYRA Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 2:55AMBiogen Idec today issued the following statement regarding the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of AMPYRA™ (dalfampridine) to improve walking in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Neurodevelopment Of Young Children Affected By Prenatal Exposure To Flame-Retardant Compounds Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 6:02AMPrenatal exposure to ambient levels of flame retardant compounds called polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) is associated with adverse neurodevelopmental effects in young children, according to researchers at the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health (CCCEH) at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. The study is online in Environmental Health Perspectives and ...
Cord Blood America Announces Contract With BioE; Provides Clients Highest Quality, 'State of the Art' Processing ... Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 5:00AMCord Blood America, Inc. , the umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation company focused on bringing the life saving potential of stem cells, a biological insurance policy, to families nationwide and internationally, said today that it has contracted with BioE, St.