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Elizabeth Boyd Named UCSF Research Integrity Officer Elizabeth Boyd, UCSF’s associate vice chancellor, Ethics and Compliance, has been named the UCSF Research Integrity Officer (RIO). Elizabeth Boyd Sally Marshall, PhD, vice provost of Academic Affairs, has served as the RIO for the last seven years. UCSF must follow procedures that comply with federal regulations. The RIO […]
Study suggests smoking may cause the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria Add this to your list of reasons to kick your cigarette habit: Recent research shows smoking may cause the body to turn against helpful bacteria leaving people who smoke more vulnerable to disease. In the small study (subscription required), Ohio State University researchers […]
National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week Events February 26-March 3, 2012 More than a half-dozen events will take place in the Rochester area in recognition of National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week, February 26-March 3, 2012, with sponsorship from the Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders and Golisano Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatrics. The national theme […]
For prolonged seizures, a quick shot often does the trick, study finds For treating prolonged seizures outside a hospital setting, a quick intramuscular shot of anti-convulsant medication with an auto-injector, a kind of spring-loaded syringe, is as effective — if not more effective — than starting an intravenous line to administer the medicine directly to […]
Study estimates hospitalizations for underage drinking cost $755 million per year Earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported findings showing binge drinking in the United States is a bigger problem than previously thought. Statistics show an estimated 10.8 million young people between the ages of 12-20 are current drinkers and nearly 7.2 million binge drink. […]
Stem Cell Study in Mice Offers Hope for Treating Heart Attack Patients UCSF Researchers Identify Possible Way to Minimize Heart Damage Cardiac stem cells, pictured here, give hope to patients who have suffered a heart attack. A UCSF stem cell study conducted in mice suggests a novel strategy for treating damaged cardiac tissue in patients […]
About National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) NEDA is committed to providing help and hope to those affected by eating disorders. > About National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Our Organization: The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. We campaign for prevention, improved access […]
Kevin Lewis on Mate Choice in an Online Dating Site … Kevin Lewis on Mate Choice in an Online Dating Site … Data from online dating sites offer an unprecedented opportunity to address questions of longstanding interest to social scientists. In this talk, Kevin Lewis — Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Sociology and a […]
Crafting the Luxury Experience … Crafting the Luxury Experience … Robert Chavez, CEO of Hermès US, explains why employee engagement and an online presence are key. ### * The above story is adapted from materials provided by Harvard University _________________________________________________________________
When nerve meets muscle, biglycan seals the deal In the absence of the protein biglycan, synapses at neuromuscular junctions in mice began to break up about five weeks after birth, according to a new study led by Brown University researchers. Reintroducing byglycan helped fix the loss of synaptic stability in cell culture. The research may be relevant […]
Medications can be effective when they are used properly, but some can be addictive and dangerous when abused. This chart provides a brief look at some prescribed medications that—when used in ways or by people other than prescribed—have the potential for adverse medical consequences, including addiction. In 2010, approximately 16 million Americans reported using a […]
Saw palmetto Treatments
In men: used to treat and relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); shrinks the prostate and releases the squeeze of the urethra, so that, urine flows normally; increases urine volume, decreases frequent urination, and more ease of urination.
In women: helps relieve painful periods and regulates the menstrual cycle; stimulates the production of prolactin, a female hormone that promotes breast enlargement. Used to treat urinary tract and bladder infections; has an aphrodisiac effect by enhancing sexual functioning and sexual desire.
Actually, there is no reason to be embarrassed. Enlarged breasts are common among teenage boys and men, and breast reduction surgery is increasingly popular among guys. In fact, in the US it’s the fourth most popular cosmetic surgical procedure among males, with nearly 17,000 of them performed in 2009 alone.
Great news for all those women (and men) who have wanted to try the beautifying effects of snail slime but could never get past the “ick” factor. 20yrsyounger.com promises to get rid of the Ewww… while still letting women reap the anti-aging and rejuvenating benefits of snail slime cream. The process itself is called lyophilisation […]
The specific type of birth defect depends on the systems in the fetus developing at the time of alcohol exposure. Organ systems are most vulnerable to damage by alcohol during the period of most dynamic development. The damage seen in animal models roughly corresponds to weeks 3 to 8 in human pregnancy. However, if a woman drinks any time throughout her pregnancy, damage may occur.
