Mergers and acquisitions destroy leadership continuity in target companies' top management teams for at least a decade following a deal, according to a Virginia Commonwealth University study published in the July/August issue of the Journal of Business Strategy.
A report released today by the U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health finds childhood obesity is now the No. 1 health concern for kids in 2008, topping smoking and drug abuse. The poll also reveals that bullying, Internet safety and teen pregnancy rank among the nation's top health concerns for kids.
Using an engineered common cold virus, UCLA researchers delivered a genetic payload to prostate cancer cells that allowed them, using Positron Emission Tomography (PET), to locate the diseased cells as they spread to the lymph nodes, the first place prostate cancer goes before invading other organs.
In a new study published in Pediatrics, Paul T. Shattuck, Ph.D., professor of social work at Washington University in St. Louis, found that families with similar demographics and nature of their children's special needs have different out-of-pocket health expenditures depending on the state in which they live. He notes that wealthier states tend to have a lower average extra cost for caring for a child with special needs. "At the low end, families in Massachusetts paid an average of $560 for out-of-pocket medical expenses," he says.
An analysis of yearly vehicle deaths compared to gas prices found death rates drop significantly as people slow down and drive less. If gas remains at $4 a gallon or higher for a year or more, traffic fatalities could drop by more than 1,000 per month nationwide, according new findings by a University of Alabama at Birmingham researcher.
Using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to study the dimmest stars in open star cluster NGC 6791, astronomers uncovered three different age groups. Two of the populations are burned-out stars called white dwarfs. One group of these low-wattage stellar remnants appears to be 6 billion years old, another appears to be 4 billion years old. The ages are out of sync with those of the cluster's normal stars, which are 8 billion years old.
Nearly one-third of women reported pronounced asymmetry between their breasts after breast cancer surgery, and that perceived disfigurement greatly affects a woman's quality of life after treatment, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The game of baseball was designed to make a lefty the "Natural," according to David A. Peters, Ph.D., the McDonnell Douglas Professor of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, and uber baseball fan. Peters is a mechanical engineer who specializes in aircraft and helicopter engineering and has a different approach to viewing America's Favorite Pastime.
Loss of concentration and difficulty remembering are signs of a phenomenon cancer patients call "chemo brain." Now researchers are looking at the cognitive changes that occur in the brain during chemotherapy to determine what causes chemo brain and how patients can compensate for these challenges.
A super-fast and high-tech laser developed for use in eye surgery at the U-M Kellogg Eye Center is changing the face of corneal eye transplant surgery. The femtosecond laser is being widely used to create more accurate cuts for corneal transplants, allowing patient to have better vision and a faster recovery.
Thyroid cancer that has spread to distant sites has a poor prognosis, but an experimental drug that inhibits tumor blood vessel formation can slow disease progression in some patients, a research team led by investigators from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center reports in the July 3rd edition of The New England Journal of Medicine.
Relatively new drugs now help some patients, but not others, with the most common form of multiple sclerosis. That may be because patients with the same symptoms experience different types of inflammation, suggests a new study in animals from the University of Michigan. If the differences are found in people, future treatments may be tailored to specific subtypes of the disease.
Glycogen, the muscle's primary fuel source during exercise, is replenished more rapidly when athletes ingest both carbohydrate and caffeine following exhaustive exercise. Athletes who ingested caffeine with carbohydrate had 66% more glycogen in their muscles four hours after finishing intense, glycogen-depleting exercise, compared to when they consumed carbohydrate alone.
The mind apparently has a consistent way of ordering an event that defies the order in which subjects, verbs, and objects typically appear in languages. Speakers of different languages describe events using the word orders prescribed by their language, but when the same speakers use their hands only, they all use exactly the same order when they gesture.
A new assistive technology allows individuals with disabilities to operate a computer, control a powered wheelchair and interact with their environments simply by moving their tongues. The Tongue Drive system, developed by engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, could help individuals with severe disabilities lead more independent lives.
Working hard when fatigued may be admired by many Americans, but it is a virtue that could be harmful to one's health, according to new research by psychologists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The research supports a theory which suggests that exhausted individuals' cardiovascular systems are forced to work harder when they attempt to complete tasks, such as those encountered on the job or at school.
Rep. Brian Baird (D-WA), in an interview with Conversations, is urging the United States to resume its role as, "A leader in science diplomacy" in the Middle East. Rep. Baird is the second member of the House of Representatives to promote science-based diplomacy, following Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ), who appeared in a previous edition.
According to Thomas Lippman, adjunct scholar with the Middle East Institute, there are both advantages and accompanying concerns regarding scientific collaboration in the Middle East. Lippman's remarks appear in the latest edition of Conversations (www.crdfconversations.org)"“ an online discussion focused on the transforming impact of science.
Are you having a hard time stretching your grocery dollars during the current economic downturn? You're not alone. But before you stop buying fresh fruit, meat, vegetables and other items often perceived as costing a lot, check out these tips from a University of Michigan Health System dietitian. Holly Scherer, R.D., says you don't have to switch to a diet of potato chips, mac and cheese, and fast-food.
For over a decade, the drug tPA has proven its worth as the most effective emergency treatment for the most common kind of stroke, but bleeding risks and a limited time window for treatment have held it back. Now, a new study reveals why tPA has these limitations and gives tantalizing evidence about how a drug currently used to treat leukemia might help.
As part of its 75th Anniversary celebration the AAOS has documented its 75 years of existence through an interactive Web site, whereby site visitors can watch a film on the history of orthopaedics, learn about orthopaedic inventions, examine fascinating pieces of orthopaedic-related artwork and read through life altering patient stories.
As astronaut Garrett Reisman adjusts to Earth's gravity after three months in space, a University of Kentucky physiologist is continuing his tests on a 50-year-old drug used for liver treatments as a means of helping astronauts perform their work during space walks. NOTE: Video is available.
A new study by University of Michigan scientists suggests that the immunosuppressive effect of the drug misoprostol, if given vaginally rather than orally along with RU-486 to terminate a pregnancy, is likely the reason a small number of women taking the two-drug combination have contracted a rare, fatal bacterial infection.
Michael C. Snabes, MD, PhD from BioSante will be presenting a poster at the Endocrine Society's 90th Annual Meeting in San Francisco at the Moscone Center on Sunday, June 15, 2008. The poster, titled "A Cardiovascular And Breast Safety Study Of Libigel(R) In Women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD): Study Design And Description Of Endpoints," is co-authored by investigators and consultants at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Berry Consultants, and the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
University of Saskatchewan history professor James Miller has been awarded $1.4 million from the federal Canada Research Chair (CRC) program to advance his study of how churches and the federal government have attempted to make amends with residential school victims.
Send the "Grim Reaper" packing by keeping him from cutting short the precious time spent with family, friends and career. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says you can help bypass a visit from "Grim" by incorporating more exercise and a healthier diet into an otherwise sedentary lifestyle in a series of :60 :30 and :15 Public Service television spots.
Researchers have developed the first detailed chemical analysis revealing what processing is needed to transform pig manure derived 'crude oil' into fuel for vehicles or heating. Mass production of this type of biofuel could help consume a waste product overflowing at U.S. farms, but it will require a lot of refining.
Activated vitamin D protects the heart against avoid overwork and enlargement, two of the hallmarks of heart failure, a University of Michigan study in animals shows. The results, the first to show vitamin D can prevent the damaging effects of heart failure, add heart health to the growing list of vitamin D's benefits.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures the magnificent starry population of the Coma Cluster of galaxies, one of the densest known galaxy collections in the universe. The Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys viewed a large portion of the cluster, spanning several million light-years across. The entire cluster contains thousands of galaxies in a spherical shape more than 20 million light-years in diameter.
Golf carts are becoming a popular means of transportation away from golf courses, and new research from UAB's Center for Injury Sciences says injuries associated with their use may be underappreciated, suggesting the need for the implementation of safety measures.
Addiction experts led by a University of Virginia Health System team have found that topiramate, an effective therapeutic medication, not only decreases heavy drinking, but it also lowers all liver enzymes, plasma cholesterol, body mass index (BMI), and systolic and diastolic blood pressure "“ all of which tend to increase with heavy drinking and pose such serious health risks as heart disease and cirrhosis.
Millions of tweens will be left home alone this summer, despite their parents' concerns that they may not have the knowledge they need to stay safe at home. The U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health finds many parents worry most about home appliance, gun and Internet safety when leaving kids home alone.
Knowing who has, or will develop Type-1 diabetes is of immense clinical significance, even as the number of cases of the much more common Type-2 diabetes skyrocket. Because of technology developed at Antigen Express, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Generex Biotechnology, Antigen Express collaborators are now one step closer to a reliable, highly sensitive diagnostic test that will identify Type-1 diabetes patients in time for early intervention.
The number of baby boomers opting for knee replacement surgery earlier in life is growing at an exponential rate - in just 10 years, there could be as many as 3.2 million annual knee replacements. While knee replacements do have a positive impact on a patient's quality of life, U-M experts worry that the demand for new knees could outpace the availability of surgeons.
Heart transplants save the lives of more than 2,100 Americans every year. But many more patients are still waiting for a new heart to become available, and hundreds will die without ever getting a second chance at life. Could technology be the solution "“ whether temporary, or permanent "“ for many of these people?
Researchers have discovered surprising magnetic properties in new superconducting materials that suggest they may have very powerful applications -- from improved MRI machines and research magnets to a new generation of superconducting electric motors, generators and power transmission lines.
Seafloor bacteria are more abundant and diverse than previously thought, appearing to "eat" the planet's oceanic crust, according to a new study in Nature. The findings pose intriguing questions about ocean chemistry and the co-evolution of Earth and life.
A new guideline developed by the American Academy of Neurology found that the best treatment for vertigo is the easiest and quickest one. The guideline on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), an inner ear disorder that is a common cause of dizziness, is published in the May 27, 2008, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
When the NASA Phoenix Mission spacecraft makes its scheduled May 25 landing on Mars, researchers from Washington University in St. Louis will play key roles in mission operations, including one student who helped pick the landing site. Phoenix will dig near the surface and search for evidence of an environment favorable for microbial life. (Video available)
A 30-second video created by Florida State University film student Paul Seetachitt has won first prize in a public service announcement (PSA) contest sponsored by the Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI).
Scientists at the University of Chicago and the University of Santiago in Chile have explained, for the first time, the physics that governs how thin materials at scales millions of times different in thickness make the transition from wrinkles into folds under compression.
Infants and toddlers whose mothers are severely depressed are almost three times more likely to suffer accidental injuries than other children in the same age group, according to a new study. The study's findings, published today in the Advanced Access edition of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology, suggest that proper treatment for depression would improve not only the mothers' health, but the health of young children as well.
The most recent supernova in our Galaxy has been discovered by tracking the rapid expansion of its remains. This result, using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and NRAO's Very Large Array (VLA), has implications for understanding how often supernovas explode in the Milky Way galaxy.
When a loved one is having surgery, the hours of waiting for news can be agonizing for family members. A University of Virginia Medical Center nursing research group has found that during this anxious time, a simple one-minute phone call can make a difference in decreasing anxiety for family members and increasing family and patient satisfaction.
The University of Kentucky Wind Ensemble will perform in China on the invitation of the United States"”China Cultural and Educational Foundation. The group, the only American collegiate music ensemble to receive the 2008 invitation, will play in a number of cities and take part in cultural and musical showcase festivals related to the Olympics.
Black patients and white patients are seeing rectal cancer specialists at similar rates, but blacks are still less likely to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
A new video game aimed at the K-2 set aims to help teach that conflict can be resolved peacefully. University of Maryland Eduction Professor Melanie Killen helped design the scenarios for the game - which is available for Mac or PC as a free download.
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine has received a competitive grant totaling nearly $6 million from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Child Health & Human Development to examine polycystic ovary syndrome, a disorder of the endocrine system that affects as many as 5 million women.
A report released today by the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health finds many parents are often unwilling to allow their children to take part in medical research, fearing that they may be harmed or used as "guinea pigs."
The future of nuclear physics is in designer isotopes -- the relatively new power scientists have to make specific rare isotopes to solve scientific problems and open doors to new technologies, according to Bradley Sherrill.
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