Now Playing newSU Expert Available to Discuss Social Studies EducationDr. Joel Jenne is available to discuss the importance of social studies in school systems. In the wake of No Child Left Behind, many states have de-emphasized social studies. A new law in Maryland re-emphasizes the subject's importance, mandating an assessment test in government for high school graduation. – Salisbury University|5/23/2012 2:40 PM EDT
Hormone Plays Surprise Role in Fighting Skin Infections
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are molecules produced in the skin to fend off infection-causing microbes. Vitamin D has been credited with a role in their production and in the body’s overall immune response, but scientists at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine say a hormone previously associated only with maintaining calcium homeostasis and bone health is also critical, boosting AMP expression when dietary vitamin D levels are inadequate. – University of California, San Diego Health Sciences|5/23/2012 2:00 PM EDT
Mortality Rates Decrease Among HIV+ ICU PatientsThe expanded use of antiretrovirals has been linked to significant decreases in hospital mortality rates among severely ill HIV-positive patients nationwide, according to a new study – American Thoracic Society (ATS)|5/23/2012 2:00 PM EDT
P. Aeruginosa Bacteria Associated with Hospitalization in COPDCOPD patients who become infected with Pseudomonas aerguinosa are more likely to have worse clinical outcomes and experience more hospitalizations during the course of their disease than those who are not infected, according to a new study. – American Thoracic Society (ATS)|5/23/2012 2:00 PM EDT
Americans Find Doing Their Own Taxes Simpler Than Improving Diet and Health
Most Americans (52 percent) have concluded that figuring out their income taxes is easier than knowing what they should and shouldn’t eat to be healthier, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s 2012 Food & Health Survey. – International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation|5/23/2012 1:45 PM EDT
Assisted Living Options Grow, Nursing Home Occupancy DeclinesA new study finds an association between an increase in assisted living options, which provide older adults with an array of services such as help with everyday tasks in homelike settings, and a decline in nursing home occupancy. This shift in delivery of care has both positive and negative implications for seniors. – Health Behavior News Service|5/23/2012 1:40 PM EDT
New Species Top 10 List Draws Attention to Diverse Biosphere
The International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University released the top 10 new species list on May 23; includes teensy attack wasp, night-blooming orchid, underworld worm, ancient “walking cactus” creature, blue tarantula, Nepalese poppy, giant millipede, sneezing monkey, fungus named for cartoon character and beautiful jellyfish. – Arizona State University|5/23/2012 1:00 PM EDT
Experts Perform Advanced Robotic Surgery via Satellite at American Urological Association 2012 Annual MeetingA team of urological surgeons from NYU Langone Medical Center performed a robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy in New York and beamed the procedure from New York via high definition satellite to more than 400 participants attending the American Urological Association’s (AUA) 2012 Annual Meeting in Atlanta earlier this week. The surgery showcased the advanced robotic technology available to patients at the Robotic Surgery Center at NYU Langone. – NYU Langone Medical Center|5/23/2012 12:10 PM EDT
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