South Korean scientists create glowing dog: report
South Korean scientists create glowing dog: report By Reuters SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean scientists said on Wednesday they have created a glowing dog using a cloning technique that could help find cures for human diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, Yonhap news agency reported. A research team from Seoul National University (SNU) said the genetically modified female beagle, named Tegon and born in 2009, has been found to glow fluorescent green under ultraviolet light if given a doxycycline … Read entire article »
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Mobile Phone Use and Stress, Sleep Disturbances, and Symptoms…
Mobile Phone Use and Stress, Sleep Disturbances, and Symptoms of Depression among Young Adults – A Prospective Cohort Study Abstract Background: Because of the quick development and widespread use of mobile phones, and their vast effect on communication and interactions, it is important to study possible negative health effects of mobile phone exposure. The overall aim of this study was to investigate whether there are associations between psychosocial aspects of mobile phone use … Read entire article »
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Leprosy in the Philippines: a review
Leprosy is a skin disease that accounts for serious deformities and disabilities, leading to stigmatization and psychosocial suffering. It is included in “The Neglected Tropical Diseases”. Not surprisingly, its management is increasingly reported as a function of Dermatology Departments, with a strong community-orientated bias. Prompt and accurate diagnosis of leprosy is crucial in the control of leprosy. Its management requires a multidisciplinary team of skilled physicians, laboratory staff, and nurses. All members of the health … Read entire article »
Religious Groups Weigh In on Reproductive Health Debate
MANILA, Apr 14, 2011 (IPS) – In a country where an estimated 4,500 women die every year due to complications during childbirth, the enactment of a reproductive health (RH) policy is said to be a measure that could save lives. The Catholic Church has been very vocal in its opposition to a RH policy in the country, but not all religious organisations agree. In a press conference dubbed ‘To Sin or not to … Read entire article »
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PRC: 29,711 new nurses
MANILA, Philippines – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Saturday that 29,711 successfully passed the Nurse Licensure Examination given by the Board of Nursing. The examination was given in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dagupan, Davao, Ilocos Sur, Iloilo, La Union, Legazpi, Lucena, Nueva Ecija, Pagadian, Pampanga, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga last December 2010. DOWNLOAD THE FULL LIST OF SUCCESSFUL EXAMINEES HERE !!! Topping the December 2010 nursing … Read entire article »
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