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    May 7, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Women's brains more likely than men's to respond to crying babies

    WASHINGTON – Why do kids grow up to cry “Mommy” more often than “Daddy”? The National Institutes of Health has an answer: The wailing of a hungry infant is less likely to bother a man than a woman.
    WASHINGTON – Why do kids grow up to cry “Mommy” more often than “Daddy”? The National Institutes of Health has an answer: The wailing of a hungry infant is less likely to bother a man than a woman. In an experiment, 18...

    Tags: Autism, Depression, Family, Behavioral Conditions

    2. Apr 26, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Sinai to research new drug to prevent blood clots, heart attacks in stent patients

    A Sinai Hospital cardiologist is launching a clinical trial of a type of coronary artery disease drug not yet tested in humans, building on a history at the Baltimore hospital of research to develop more effective treatments to prevent blood clotting.
    A Sinai Hospital cardiologist is launching a clinical trial of a type of coronary artery disease drug not yet tested in humans, building on a history at the Baltimore hospital of research to develop more effective treatments to prevent blood clotting....

    Tags: Health Organizations, High Blood Pressure, Health Treatments, American Medical Association, Sinai Hospital in Baltimore

    3. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  3. U.S.-backed HIV vaccine fails; study halted

    CHICAGO (Reuters) - The National Institutes of Health on Thursday halted a study testing an experimental HIV vaccine after an independent review board found the vaccine did not prevent HIV infection and did not reduce the amount of HIV in the blood.
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    CHICAGO (Reuters) - The National Institutes of Health on Thursday halted a study testing an experimental HIV vaccine after an independent review board found the vaccine did not prevent HIV infection and did not reduce the amount of HIV in the blood....

    Tags: Allergies, Drugs and Medicines, Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals, HIV

    4. Apr 4, 2013 |Story| Daily Pilot

  4. The Crowd: The Carousel Ball spins for a cause

    Some 30 years ago, my wife and I traveled to Denver for an annual gala hosted by <strong>Barbara</strong> and <strong>Marvin Davis</strong>, which they called "The Carousel Ball." Fast forward three decades and the Carousel Ball still unfolds annually, now in Beverly Hills with Barbara and committee at the helm.
    Some 30 years ago, my wife and I traveled to Denver for an annual gala hosted by Barbara and Marvin Davis, which they called "The Carousel Ball." Fast forward three decades and the Carousel Ball still unfolds annually, now in Beverly Hills with Barbara...

    Tags: Entertainment Events, Research, Healthcare Provider, Hospitals and Clinics, Miss America Pageant

    5. Apr 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Strategies for cutting the cost of prescription drugs

    When Maggie Heim had a recurrence of ovarian cancer about a year after her initial treatment, her oncologist suggested that she take what he believed could be a lifesaving drug. There was just one problem: Her insurer wouldn't pay for it.
    When Maggie Heim had a recurrence of ovarian cancer about a year after her initial treatment, her oncologist suggested that she take what he believed could be a lifesaving drug. There was just one problem: Her insurer wouldn't pay for it. The 59-year-...

    Tags: High Blood Pressure, Drugs and Medicines, Bevacizumab (drug), Oncology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    6. Apr 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Supreme Court considers gene patents; scientists react

    As the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case against Myriad Genetics, scientists who are skeptical of the idea of patenting genes said they were hopeful that the justices would overturn the Utah company's claims.
    As the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case against Myriad Genetics, scientists who are skeptical of the idea of patenting genes said they were hopeful that the justices would overturn the Utah company's claims. "I was on pins and needles...

    Tags: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Science and Technology, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Medical Specialization, Science

    7. Apr 14, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  7. Congressional lawmakers address feedback, sacrifices

    The massive federal budget cuts commonly referred to as the sequester will be felt nationwide and will lead to furloughs at places like Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pa., while the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, W.Va., is facing layoffs, furloughs and pay cuts.
    The massive federal budget cuts commonly referred to as the sequester will be felt nationwide and will lead to furloughs at places like Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pa., while the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, W.Va., is facing layoffs,...

    Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Politics, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), U.S. Congress, National Government

    8. Apr 5, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Can computers decode dreams? Researchers take a first step

    Dreams defy even the dreamer, slipping away as stealthily as they arrive in a mind made credulous by sleep. But what if scientists could read our dreams by using the most advanced medical imaging machines and employing the sophisticated algorithms that flag fraudulent transactions among millions of credit card purchases?
    Dreams defy even the dreamer, slipping away as stealthily as they arrive in a mind made credulous by sleep. But what if scientists could read our dreams by using the most advanced medical imaging machines and employing the sophisticated algorithms that...

    Tags: Japan, MRI (imaging), Science and Technology, Computer Science, Medical Research

    9. Apr 14, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  9. Charles Town shop offers items with Touch of Class

    <strong>Name of business:</strong> A Touch of Class Furniture &amp; Glassware Emporium
    Name of business: A Touch of Class Furniture & Glassware Emporium Owners: Cheryl Phelps and Larry Fritts Sr. Address: 308 W. Congress St., Charles Town, W.Va. Opening date: June 6, 2012 Products and services: Our shop offers unique gifts, finds and...
    10. Apr 12, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Cardin pledges to press for sequestration alternative in town hall meetings

    Sen. Ben Cardin lamented snowballing damage from federal budget cuts in town hall meetings with <a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/federal-workplace/">federal workers</a> and small-business leaders Friday, pledging to work toward an alternative budget solution by October.
    Sen. Ben Cardin lamented snowballing damage from federal budget cuts in town hall meetings with federal workers and small-business leaders Friday, pledging to work toward an alternative budget solution by October. But he acknowledged that achieving a...

    Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Politics, Howard Community College, U.S. Congress, Science and Technology

    11. Apr 11, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Picking on smokers to help preschoolers

    The conventional wisdom among lawmakers is that if you're going to propose a new program, you should also propose a way to pay for it. That's more fiscally responsible than simply dipping deeper into the Treasury and worrying about the consequences later.
    The conventional wisdom among lawmakers is that if you're going to propose a new program, you should also propose a way to pay for it. That's more fiscally responsible than simply dipping deeper into the Treasury and worrying about the consequences later....

    Tags: Preschools, Education, Early Learning, Personal Income, Barack Obama

    12. Apr 11, 2013 |Column| Herald Mail

  12. It's not too late for a healthy view of eye care

    I never fared terribly well with eyeglasses. I was amazed at how crisp the world looked when I first got them in the third grade. But all that clarity kind of gave me a headache and made me a little dizzy. Just days after I got the oversize smoky purple...

    Tags: Glaucoma, Cataracts, The Herald-Mail

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