A study by the University of Alberta finds that adverse reactions to natural health products are being under-reported, with only 1.5% of pharmacists reporting suspected events to Health Canada. The lack of data on interactions makes it difficult to provide useful advice for managing adverse reactions.
The European Patent Office has launched a patent information service in Russia, providing free access to millions of patent documents and stimulating competition and innovation. Russian researchers can now easily find state-of-the-art information, identify new research challenges, and collaborate with foreign partners.
Research in PSPB finds that newcomers' statements arouse less agreement and more negativity than those from old-timers, making it harder for them to bring about positive change. However, authors suggest that newcomers can gain more influence by showing commitment to their group identity.
Young children (4-10 years) improve their ability to describe past events with age, using references to clock times and calendar. Older children can recall specific dates and sequence of events.
Scientists at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory report that the Transantarctic Mountains formed from the remnants of a gigantic high plateau. The study reveals that the adjacent land sank, and glaciers accentuated the topography, leading to peaks up to 4.5 kilometers high.
A retrospective study published in The Lancet found no excess risk of cancer among individuals who received blood products from donors with previously diagnosed cancers. The study included over 12,000 exposed individuals and 342,082 unexposed individuals, concluding that long-term cancer survivors might be a safe donor group.
A new study found that early behavior problems in elementary school are associated with increased risk of peer rejection, loneliness, and depression in adolescence. Children who exhibit disruptive or anxious behavior in early childhood are more likely to lack friends and be rejected by their peers.
A study published in The Lancet Oncology found that parents' intellectual and emotional awareness time of their child's impending death is strongly associated with future health outcomes. Healthcare providers can play a crucial role in reducing long-term depression, employment issues, and psychological problems by providing adequate in...
A study found that children's reports of long-ago events can be accurate and reliable, contradicting previous notions that memories fade with time. The researchers suggest that timing of interviews rather than delay is crucial in assessing accuracy, particularly in cases of child abuse.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has improved a real-time magnetic microscopy system to analyze magnetic audio and video tapes with four times the resolution previously available. This faster and more accurate system reduces risk of contaminating tapes and offers enhanced forensic capabilities.
A study by the Cancer Research Network found that regular post-therapy surveillance lowers the rate of death from breast cancer in older women. The researchers examined nearly 2,000 patients age 65 and older with stage I and II breast cancer and found that annual mammograms can decrease death rates.
A major follow-up study found that most children treated for ADHD showed sustained improvement after three years, but behavioral problems persisted. Children who responded well to medication initially were more likely to deteriorate over time, highlighting the need for continued treatment.
A new study found that popular peer groups have a profound influence on early teen behavior, causing children to become more similar in behavior to their group members. Conversely, well-liked groups have little impact, except for adolescents who are part of disliked groups, which can lead to increased deviant behavior.
NIST researchers evaluated prototype two-way translation systems in laboratory and outdoor tests with English-speaking U.S. Marines and Iraqi Arabic speakers. The TRANSTAC program focuses on English and Iraqi Arabic translation capabilities, aiming to improve field translators and enable real-time communication in critical situations.
Researchers have identified two gene variants associated with immune system capacity against HIV, and a third variant linked to immune damage. These findings may lead to more targeted vaccines and tailored treatments.
Researchers found that a high school theater program helped adolescents develop emotional intelligence by learning to respond constructively to different emotions. The program provided a culture of acceptance and concern for others, where youth could engage in emotional learning through rehearsal experiences.
Researchers found nearly four percent of Arabidopsis genes are variable and some are non-functional, revealing a highly adaptable plant with a streamlined genome. The study suggests that environmental conditions drive gene variation, enabling plants to adapt to different climates.
A recent study published in The Lancet Oncology found that children with intracranial ependymoma can avoid the damaging effects of radiotherapy by receiving chemotherapy treatment instead. In a study of 89 children, 42% avoided radiotherapy and had better overall survival rates.
Researchers from the University of Alberta have discovered that portions of Canada collided at least 500 million years earlier than thought. This finding has significant implications for our understanding of how North America's continental fragments assembled billions of years ago.
A sense of urgency and patriotism are essential for successful recycling efforts, according to a new study in Historical Research. Increased recycling rates were seen after World War I and II, but declined after the conflicts ended due to post-war consumerism.
Shukla's work on designing, analyzing, and predicting electronic system performance has drawn national attention from the National Academy of Sciences and the White House. He is currently researching embedded software code generation for space and aviation mission applications.
Researchers found that young children's defiance towards mothers is linked to emerging autonomy and confidence in controlling events. Children with sensitive mothers were more likely to be defiant, while those with depressed mothers were less likely to respond with defiance.