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Infectious diseases expert differentiates between avian and seasonal flu: the signs, symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.

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With cold weather on the horizon, podiatrists warn that people of all ages need to take precautions to protect their feet from cold-related injuries like frostbite, ankle sprains and fractures.

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With an eye toward helping educate children and prepare the technological workforce needed to compete in today's global society, the National Science Foundation has awarded Temple University a two-year, $3.5 million grant to establish a Spatial Intelligence and Learning Center.

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Not according to a former ABC bureau chief who says that Katie Couric's ascension to the anchor chair on the CBS Evening News may signal the recognition that the era of a "news" program in the evening is over.

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Back to school means new shoes. How do parents and kids pick the best footwear? A podiatrist offers his suggestions.

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Young girls will think more critically about pop music, magazines, television and online media if they understand the decision-making behind the images churned out by the entertainment industry. A new Web site launched by Temple University's Media Education Lab empowers them to be the "decision-makers" and do just that.

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Pregnant women with fibromyalgia (FM) experience significant pain, fatigue and psychological stress, symptoms that are often misdiagnosed or under treated as a normal part of pregnancy, according to a pilot study by Karen M. Schaefer, D.N.Sc., R.N., assistant professor of nursing at Temple University's College of Health Professions.

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Like parents who use TV as an electronic babysitter, a media literacy expert found that teachers often do the same, showing movies to give students a "˜break' from real learning or to settle kids down when they're 'antsy.' They make little use of the pause or rewind functions to promote active learning.

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While oral medications for ED, known as PDE-5 inhibitors, have revolutionized treatment for the condition, not all men respond equally. Through a series of studies, Jack Mydlo, MD, professor and chair of urology at Temple University, has found that when ED medications fail, combination therapy might be the answer.

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A protein found in various cell types including the skin, has been discovered in the tissue covering the eye and may have future clinical implications in various pathologies of the ocular surface such as eye infection or dry eye.

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Each year in the United States, 3 million children and adolescents get hurt playing sports. But despite these statistics, an alarming number of parents are enrolling their kids in training programs designed to turn young Jimmy or Susan into the next super athlete.

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Infants are listening and learning their first words as young as 10 months, but they are only learning the words for objects that are of interest to them, not for objects of interest to the speaker.

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If music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, how in fact can the arts impact our lives, promote wellness, alleviate stress and transform the human spirit? A two-day conference will look at the effects of music on medical patients and the elderly.

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Newly diagnosed cancer patients who use the Internet to gather information about their disease have a more positive outlook and are more active participants in their treatment, according to a new Temple University study.

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Though legal action has long been used by Big Tobacco to weaken anti-smoking efforts, a study published by a Temple University researcher in the February issue of Tobacco Control finds that new legal strategies are keeping the most effective anti-smoking advertisements from the public.

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So, what's news? A national teleconference "What's News? A National Dialogue" will explore the changing and controversial environment of news gathering and consumption. Among the topics on the table: media bias and ethics, bloggers, protecting journalists' sources, the power of "fake news" and what the future holds.

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Repetition appears to be key in improving medical students' woeful lack of stethoscope skills, a handicap that often continues into patient practice. Such skills are critical to identifying dangerous heart conditions and minimizing dependence on expensive medical tests.

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Contrary to popular thinking in athletics, traditional neck muscle resistance training may not protect athletes from head injuries.

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Katrina revealed the impact of poor communications on the public during a disaster: chaos, distress and alarm. For future disaster communications, a new Temple University survey of Pennsylvanians bears important findings.

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With snow, frigid temperatures and high winds in the forecast for most of the country, podiatrists at Temple University's School of Podiatric Medicine warn that men and women of all ages need to take precautions to protect their feet from cold-related injuries like ankle sprains, fractures and frostbite.

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A novel protein, p27SJ, extracted from a callus culture of the St. John's wort plant suppresses HIV-1 expression and inhibits its replication, according to researchers at Temple University School of Medicine's department of neuroscience and Center for Neurovirology.

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Early nerve damage caused by repetitive strain injuries can trigger "sick worker" syndrome "” characterized by malaise, fatigue and depression, and often mistaken for poor performance.

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When added to standard treatment, steroids significantly reduce the odds of developing heart damage in children with Kawasaki's disease, according to a study.

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A recent study found that involuntary exposure to secondhand smoke continues to be a significant problem for Asian Americans. For this report, public health professor Grace Ma, Ph.D., and her colleagues surveyed 1,374 Asian Americans.

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The attaching of methyl--or chemical--groups onto DNA sequences within the tumor suppressing gene Rb2/p130 can cause the gene to cease functioning in non-small lung cancer cells and retinoblastoma cells, researchers have discovered.

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Unrecognized and poorly controlled hypertension is common among emergency room patients, especially African Americans, who are at higher risk of death and disability from cardiovascular diseases.

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A Temple University chemistry professor, calling on his childhood experiences, is using a derivate of cholesterol, the most common animal steroid, to make a class of compounds called mosesins and pavoninins that have been known to act as shark repellents.

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Pediatric dentist Erik Scheifele, DMD, says that parents often spread cavity-causing bacteria by kissing or sharing utensils with their children.

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It's time for back-to-school shopping and that means new shoes! Should you succumb to the style demands of your children? Or should you insist on more practical shoes? Temple University podiatrist John Walter offers tips for parents.

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Single-walled carbon nanotubes, which could play an important role in developing sensors against chemical threats, have enhanced interaction with ammonia because of the presence of oxygen groups on the nanotubes, researchers at Temple University have discovered.

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A new survey finds that although most women suffer from pelvic floor disorders (PFD), the majority don't seek help until they are incontinent.

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Women under the age of 35 tend to focus on achieving the "right look" instead of choosing the best shoes to compliment their vacation environment and activities, according to a recent APMA survey.

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In a study of older adults, primarily African American women, a Temple University researcher found a strong fear of falling, which increases the risk of ultimately suffering a fall.

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The worst fear of people suffering from social anxiety disorder is that they will move through life alone, never connecting with anyone. Cognitive behavior therapy can help in treating those afflicted with what is recognized as the third most common mental disorder, behind depression and alcoholism.

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When carbohydrates were restricted, study subjects spontaneously reduced their caloric intake to a level appropriate for their height, did not compensate by eating more protein or fat, and lost weight.

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Researchers have developed a new drug that halts cancer cell division, instigating tumor death. The drug works by interfering with the activity of a gene called Plk1 and is now in phase I clinical trials for human cancer therapy.

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A startling 94-99 percent of all residential and commercial burglar alarm activations prove to be false -- at an annual cost of $1.8 billion. Cities that have shifted the initial on-site alarm response from the police to a private security company are seeing dramatically successful results.

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There's a fine line between a drug helping and a drug harming. Pharmacists, the health care professionals most equipped to draw this line, are increasingly leading efforts to ensure medication safety.

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With nearly twice the energy of normal, bent-shaped ozone (O3), cyclic ozone could hold the key component for a future manned-mission to Mars. No one has ever seen"”let alone made"”cyclic ozone. But researchers at Temple University are attempting to create cyclic ozone.

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Temple University researchers have developed a new drug that could potentially treat all forms of Gleevec-resistant chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML).

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A new family of genes called Novel Structure Proteins (NSP) could have the potential for predicting the possibility of tumor growth in a patient.

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As the Supreme Court debates the medical use of marijuana, scientists continue to hone in on the pharmaceutical properties of the drug. By understanding how marijuana produces its effects, both therapeutic and harmful, they hope to someday develop a drug that will provide the benefit without the harm.

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State mental health services agencies were unprepared for the fear, anxiety and uncertainty felt by many in the days after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

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Elderly immigrants and refugees suffer from low levels of health literacy. To determine the specific health literacy deficits and learn how to combat this problem, Temple University researchers and students evaluated Chinese, Hispanic, Russian and Korean elderly in Philadelphia.

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Grace X. Ma, Ph.D. will discuss the high incidence of Hepatitis B in Chinese Americans and unveil her latest research, which will be used to design a community-based, culturally appropriate intervention to increase the screening/vaccine rates for Hepatitis B in Chinese Americans.

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Because today's teens live in an "e-world," it's natural for them to turn to the Internet for health information. To determine how adolescents use a sexual health website and what kinds of questions they ask, researchers analyzed thousands of questions posed by teens on a sexual health website.

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Temple University researchers recently completed a pilot study of state mental health emergency preparedness plans and discovered the plans differed on key components. Employing "best practices" would help maximize services during unpredictable and uncontrollable events.

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In a new study, most medical students were able to identify domestic violence in a simulated emergency department encounter. However, some students didn't take the next step, inquiring about dangers that might remain once the patient returned home.

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Temple University creative writing students will have an opportunity to not only meet, but learn from, their idol Jonathan Lethem when he comes to campus from Oct. 4"“8 to ingest, evaluate and inform their works as the program's visiting writer for the fall semester.

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To learn complex skills, it's safer and more effective to practice first on a simulator. In a new study, researchers found that a complete laparoscopic skills training curriculum based entirely in the laboratory enables residents to build confidence and perfect skills outside of the operating room.