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Yale Makes Discovery That Will Dramatically Impact Autism Research
FoxCTResearchers at Yale University say they’ve made a discovery that will dramatically impact autism research. Dr. Stephan Sanders- the first author of the study- says scientists found genetic mutations are linked to the condition. This finding will...Tags: Human Body, Genes and Chromosomes, Yale University, Science and Technology, Behavioral Conditions
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Drive Breast Cancer Awareness With Pink Ribbon Fiat 500
October is National Breast Cancer month, and Fiat is helping bring awareness to the disease with the Fiat 500 Pink Ribbon edition. Only 250 of these models will be produced, and $1,000 from each one sold will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research...Tags: Breast Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses, Cancer
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Ford Wants to Monitor Your Health
Ford's Sync has proven to be a capable device for hands-free calling, audio controls and other simple functions. But if Ford gets its way, the multimedia system could help monitor drivers for potentially life-saving medical conditions.
Ford is working...Tags: Diabetes, Allergies, Diseases and Illnesses, Health, Asthma
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Online tool reduces inappropriate medical tests
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A web-based decision-making tool that alerts heart doctors when diagnostic tests would not be useful for a specific patient can curb wasteful procedures, according to a new study. "This educational tool helps doctors determine...Tags: University of Florida, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Science and Technology, Medical Specialization, Health and Safety at School
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2008 - Study: Higher Rate Of Brian Cancer Not Statistically Significant
Hartford CourantA long-awaited study of almost 225,000 Pratt & Whitney workers from the 1950s to the early 2000s found a slightly higher rate of brain cancer among workers at a former North Haven plant than for the Connecticut population as a whole. But the study,...Tags: Rocky Hill, Science and Technology, Cheshire, Respiratory Disease, North Haven (New Haven, New York)
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2010 - Study Shows No Cancer Cluster At Pratt Plant
Hartford CourantWorkers at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut did not get brain cancer at higher rates than the population generally, according to the latest results of a multiyear study led by University of Pittsburgh researchers. An analysis of 212,513 people who...Tags: Rocky Hill, Newspaper and Magazine, New London (New London, Connecticut), North Haven (New Haven, New York), Palm Beach County
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2004 - Expanded Cancer Study Discussed
Hartford CourantDespite increases in the overall size of their study, researchers said they still hope to determine in about two years whether Pratt & Whitney workers are more likely than others to get brain cancer. Details on the Pratt & Whitney cancer study's...Tags: Science and Technology, Medical Procedures and Tests
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New J&J anti-depressant related to 'Special K' party drug
ReutersNEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson said it plans to seek approvals for 11 new drugs by 2017, including a treatment for patients with depression who have failed to benefit from standard medications. The intranasal drug, called...Tags: Depression, Suicidal Behavior, Yale University, Heart Failure, Stock Market
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Merck halts development of experimental Parkinson's drug
ReutersMay 23 (Reuters) - Merck & Co has ended development of preladenant, an experimental drug for Parkinson's disease, after initial data from three late-stage trials proved disappointing. New Jersey-based Merck said the decision to discontinue the studies...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Merck & Company Incorporated, Parkinson's Disease, Science and Technology
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Final Phase Of Pratt Brain Cancer Study Concludes That Workplace Did Not Increase Risk
The Hartford CourantResults of a 12-year cancer study of Pratt & Whitney employees released Thursday night concluded that their workplace did not increase their risk of brain cancer or other illnesses. The lead researcher in the study, Gary Marsh of the University of...Tags: Rocky Hill, New London (New London, Connecticut), University of Illinois at Chicago, Science and Technology, Health and Safety at Work
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Aveo says partner Astellas will not seek EU nod for kidney cancer drug
Reuters(Reuters) - Aveo Pharmaceuticals Inc said it was informed by its partner Astellas Pharma Inc that the Japanese company would not be seeking marketing approval for their experimental kidney cancer drug in Europe. Aveo shares fell about 13 percent in...Tags: Breast Cancer, Litigation, Colon Cancer, Food and Drug Administration, Trials
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On-campus FAU treatment center aims to get students back on track
In his 12th year of recovery from substance abuse, Andrew Burki drew upon his own young adult experience in developing Life of Purpose, a treatment center for young adults that opens on Tuesday. The center will be located at The Research Park at...
Tags: Substance Abuse, Florida Atlantic University, Behavioral Conditions, Research, Social Services
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