The study found that at least 2733 events and organizations across the USA were sponsored by tobacco dollars. Motor sports lured almost two thirds of monies at $208 million. Tobacco industry sponsorship is a crucial sales, branding, and public relations tool.
Satellite data confirms that plant life above 40 degrees north latitude has been growing more vigorously since 1981, with Eurasia showing more pronounced greening than North America. The existing vegetation has increased in density, but the area of vegetation has not extended.
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center identified 10 genes that help cancerous tumors thrive under oxygen-deficient conditions. The discovery could lead to new treatments for deadly forms of cancer and has implications for other diseases like stroke and heart disease.
A new drug breaks down collagen bonds in blood vessels, reducing stiffness in older individuals. This could be a treatment for high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetes complications.
A study of 2170 Ontario respondents found that healthcare expenditures were related more to self-reported health status than income. The results suggest that the utilization of physicians' services in Ontario is based on need rather than income. The findings contradict common assumptions about healthcare financing.
A new study has found that the rate of clots forming inside stents is three times higher than generally appreciated, with a 3.5% risk for patients with acute coronary syndromes. This finding may prompt cardiologists to rethink their approach to stent placement and consider alternative treatments to lower this risk.
A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that African-American patients receive fewer heart procedures than white patients, despite having a higher risk of heart disease. Researchers suggest various factors, including patient education and physician attitudes, may contribute to these disparities.
Researchers at University of Wisconsin-Madison successfully directed undifferentiated human embryonic stem cells to become primitive types of blood cells, which later develop into mature blood cells. This breakthrough technology holds promise for creating novel sources of blood cells for transfusion and transplant therapies.
A koala scoliosis study reveals that the condition takes different forms in marsupials compared to humans. The research, conducted by Emily Milbourne, aims to describe the normal anatomy of koalas and investigate the causes of scoliotic animals.
A recent randomized controlled trial suggests that preventing falls among elderly people remains a challenging task. Despite improvements in adherence to interventions, injuries and subsequent harm persist. Researchers emphasize the need for continued research and practice to address this critical public health issue.
A nationwide survey of over 800 adults found that patients who use both traditional and CAM therapies view their healthcare providers as part of a larger team. More than half of respondents believed CAM therapies were more helpful for certain conditions, but had equal trust in physicians as practitioners.
Exanta demonstrated improved safety and tolerability compared to warfarin in treating patients with medium to high risk for stroke and systemic embolism. The phase III SPORTIF programme enrolled over 6,200 patients and showed promising results. Exanta is being investigated as a simpler alternative to warfarin treatment.
A study found that 12% of girls aged 12-14 experienced binge-eating episodes, while 7% engaged in self-induced vomiting to lose weight. Researchers recommend screening for eating disturbances among girls with higher body mass indexes.
The new guidance aims to address the under-treatment of heart failure by providing step-by-step recommendations for prescribing ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers. It is expected to encourage more doctors to adequately treat patients, improving survival and quality of life.
The new radar technology can measure wind speed, direction and turbulence, and can be used to predict weather patterns. It has been commercialized by Atrad and is being used in various applications, including flight trials of a supersonic transport aircraft and weather forecasting in the UK.
Researchers have uncovered evidence suggesting that genetic changes leading to breast cancer occur first in epithelial cells of breast tissue. LOH analysis reveals frequent mutations in both epithelial and stromal cells, indicating a multi-step process.
Researchers at Emory University found that growth factor BDNF stimulates the production of new neurons in several areas of the adult brain, including the striatum and hypothalamus. This discovery suggests a more profound capacity for neurogenesis in the adult forebrain than previously thought.