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Tiger Crippled After Hunt on Boar Dies in Russian Far East

Posted: Published on February 19th, 2014

VLADIVOSTOK, February 16 (RIA Novosti) A tiger believed to have sustained a spinal cord injury when hunting a boar has died in Russias Far East, a spokesman for the tiger special inspection said Sunday. The big cat, nicknamed Amur, was found crawling across the taiga in the Amur Region in late January. The tiger was then sent for a medical examination to a local tuberculosis dispensary which has a scanner big enough to support his weight. Unfortunately, on Sunday night the tiger who we all had tried to save died despite all the efforts of the veterinarians, said the spokesman for the tiger inspection, a special department of the Ministry of Natural Resources. Last week, the tiger was taken to a safari park in the Primorye Territory. The animal was later sent to a circus in Vladivostok for a treatment after it underwent a second scanning. However, the tigers condition did not improve. The Amur Region administration named neurosurgery as a possible treatment for the tiger. Eight foreign veterinarians and several Russian specialists said the tiger cannot be healed and should be put to sleep to put it out of its suffering, as it is likely in considerable pain, Amurpravda.ru … Continue reading →

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Parkinson's disease educational program

Posted: Published on February 19th, 2014

hagerstown, md. >> An educational program regarding Parkinson's disease will take place April 4 in Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown. Managing Parkinson's Disease, sponsored by Hagerstown Parkinson's Support Group and Johns Hopkins Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center, will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experts will provide information and tools to help in the management of Parkinson's disease, with topics covering medical treatment, physical therapy, speech therapy and more. The event will also be an opportunity to connect with others affected by Parkinson's disease and collect information on community resources. Registration is required. Cost is $10 a person to those who register by March 14, and $15 a person after March 14. Breakfast and lunch are included. For more information or to register, contact Art Guyer at (240) 625-2722 or aguyer42@myactv.net. Two area support groups for those with Parkinson's disease meet monthly. Next meetings are: Chambersburg: 2 to 4 p.m. March 18 at Northgate Commons, 1500 Northfield Drive, Chambersburg. For more information, call Warren Leach at 264-2808 or KathyAnn Smith at 263-3524. Hagerstown: 11:45 a.m. March 6 at Western Sizzlin Steakhouse Restaurant, 17567 York Road, Hagerstown, Md. For more information, contact Art Guyer at … Continue reading →

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FDA approves Northera to treat neurogenic orthostatic hypotension

Posted: Published on February 19th, 2014

For Immediate Release: Feb. 18, 2014 Media Inquiries: Sandy Walsh, 301-796-4669, sandy.walsh@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Northera capsules (droxidopa) for the treatment of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (NOH). NOH is a rare, chronic and often debilitating drop in blood pressure upon standing that is associated with Parkinson's disease, multiple-system atrophy, and pure autonomic failure. Symptoms of NOH include dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, fatigue and fainting when a person stands. People with neurogenic orthostatic hypotension are often severely limited in their ability to perform routine daily activities that require walking or standing, said Norman Stockbridge, M.D., Ph.D, director of the Division of Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs in the FDAs Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. There are limited treatment options for people with NOH and we are committed to helping make safe and effective treatments available. The FDA is approving Northera under the accelerated approval program, which allows for approval of a drug to treat a serious disease based on clinical data showing that the drug has an effect on an intermediate clinical measure (in this case, short-term relief of dizziness) that is reasonably likely to predict the outcome of ultimate interest (relief of dizziness … Continue reading →

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Collaborative process

Posted: Published on February 19th, 2014

SINGAPORE - Intrigued by how real life can be modelled by economic concepts and theories, Ms Regina Ng, 23, took a double degree in economics and business management at the Singapore Management University (SMU). She specialised in the Quantitative Economics Track (QET), which focuses on technical and quantitative treatment of the subject, applying mathematics and statistics to economic analysis to understand and give empirical content to economic relations. SMU is known for its seminar-style teaching, where the small class size meant that lessons tend to be interactive and vibrant. "There was a lot of collaborative learning, when we would share ideas and help one another through any difficulties faced in understanding what was taught in class," says Ms Ng. "While the QET is technical in nature, the professors are very capable in explaining the intuition behind the formulas and numbers. The course provided good training in intellectual perseverance, to persist in thinking through complex issues. I would recommend QET for someone who is serious about pursuing a career in the field of economics, as the rigorous coursework creates a strong foundation." Her course also included subjects such as Facilitation and Counselling Skills, where students practised facilitation techniques, active listening and … Continue reading →

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Minute In The Church Vol. II – Video

Posted: Published on February 19th, 2014

Minute In The Church Vol. II A Minute in the Church Volume II picks up where A Minute in the Church Volume I left off, addressing questions that many non-Catholics have, while also cover... By: Gus Lloyd … Continue reading →

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Intl. Stem Cell readies for Parkinson's study

Posted: Published on February 19th, 2014

A proposed Parkinson's disease treatment from stem cells is on track for an application to be filed with federal regulators around the start of 2015, International Stem Cell Corp. said Tuesday. The Carlsbad-based company said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had met with researchers for guidance on what steps need to be taken before filing an application. The meeting went about as expected, said Simon Craw, executive vice president. Ongoing animal studies must be completed, along with safety testing. FDA officials discussed details such as the number of animals to be tested and how the safety studies are to be conducted, Craw said. International Stem Cell's treatment consists of progenitor cells that mature into neural cells, including those making the neurotransmitter dopamine. These neurons are destroyed in the disease, causing progressive paralysis. The progenitor cells are to be implanted into the brains of Parkinson's patients, where they are expected to make dopamine and protect the remaining dopamine-making neurons. They are derived from unfertilized, or parthenogenetic, human egg cells, made to grow without fertilization. Human parthenogenetic neural stem cells in the process of differentiating into dopamine-producing neurons. / International Stem Cell Corp. Interim data from tests in primates are expected … Continue reading →

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Beyond partisanship: Engaging in debates about science and society

Posted: Published on February 19th, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 18-Feb-2014 Contact: Rebecca Basu basu@american.edu 202-486-9296 American University (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Feb. 18, 2014 New research suggests scientific institutions and organizations can improve their communication and outreach with the public by addressing people's strongly held beliefs about science and its role in society. These beliefs play a key role in shaping people's opinions, and ultimately, their support for scientific advances, according to the study "Understanding Public Opinion in Debates Over Biomedical Research: Looking Beyond Partisanship to Focus on Beliefs about Science and Society," by American University professor Matthew C. Nisbet, Ph.D., and Ezra Markowitz, Ph.D., a post-doctoral fellow at Columbia University. The study was published today in the interdisciplinary journal PLOS ONE. "What divides the American public in their views about scientific advances? The easy answer, especially over the last decade, is political partisanship and ideology. The commonly held view is that Conservatives and Republicans are anti-science, and Liberals and Democrats are pro-science," said Nisbet, a social scientist who studies the impact of strategic communication in policy debates over science and the environment. "Yet if we continue to think about public opinion in this narrow way, as policy conflicts emerge, mistakes will be made and opportunities will be … Continue reading →

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Biologists Create Embryonic-Type Stem Cells Without Embryos

Posted: Published on February 19th, 2014

By Liisa Vexler A new age in biology and biotechnology may be upon us as scientists in London, England have successfully created embryonic-type stem cells without the use of actual embryos. By re-engineering mature cells, scientists may be close to overcoming one of the largest ethical debates in stem cell research, the use of human embryos. Though the initial research was conducted with cells from mice, scientists believe the technique could be successful in humans. Researchers at the University College London were able to generate pluripotent cells from fully developed, or mature cells. Chris Mason, Chair of Regenerative Medicine Bioprocessing at the institution described the process as the most simple, lowest-cost and quickest method to-date. These pluripotent cells have unlimited therapeutic potential as they are able to develop into different cell types. Mason explained to Reuters, If it works in man, this could be the game changer that ultimately makes a wide range of cell therapies available using the patients own cells as starting material. Researchers from other institutions including Brigham and Womens Hospital, Harvard Medical School and the RIKENCenter for Developmental Biology in Japan took part in this study. Scientists performed the experiment by allowing mature cells to multiply … Continue reading →

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Researchers shed new light on the genetic history of the European beaver

Posted: Published on February 19th, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 17-Feb-2014 Contact: Caron Lett caron.lett@york.ac.uk 44-019-043-22029 University of York An international team of scientists has used detailed analysis of ancient and modern DNA to show that the distribution and lack of genetic diversity among modern European beavers is due largely to human hunting. The research, which was led by University of York researcher Professor Michi Hofreiter, provides important new insights into the genetic history of the Eurasian beaver Castor fiber. Crucially, it shows the European beaver has been strongly affected by expanding human populations for many thousands of years. The researchers say that centuries of hunting, rather than changing climate conditions since the beginning of the Holocene (or recent) period, accounts for the lack of genetic diversity, as well as the geographic distribution of genetic diversity, seen in modern European beavers. The research, which also involved researchers from Germany, USA, Norway, New Zealand, Russia, Poland, Sweden, Austria and the Netherlands, is reported in the journal Molecular Ecology. Through DNA sequencing, the research team discovered that the Eurasian beaver can be divided into three distinct groups. The two main ones are in western and eastern Europe, with a now extinct, and previously unknown, third group in the Danube … Continue reading →

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UCI study finds specific genetic cue for sudden cardiac death syndrome

Posted: Published on February 19th, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 18-Feb-2014 Contact: Tom Vasich tmvasich@uci.edu 949-824-6455 University of California - Irvine Irvine, Calif., Feb. 18, 2014 UC Irvine researchers have found a specific genetic flaw that is connected to sudden death due to heart arrhythmia a leading cause of mortality for adults around the world. While a number of genes have been linked with arrhythmias, UC Irvine's Geoffrey Abbott and his colleagues discovered that the functional impairment of a gene called KCNE2 underlies a multisystem syndrome that affects both heart rhythm and blood flow and can activate chemical triggers that can cause sudden cardiac death. "With these findings, we can now explore improved early detection and prevention strategies for people who are at higher risk of sudden cardiac death, such as those with diabetes," said Abbott, a professor of pharmacology and physiology & biophysics in the UC Irvine School of Medicine. Study results appear in the February issue of Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics, a publication of the American Heart Association. Distinct from a heart attack, in which the heart continues to beat but blood flow is blocked, sudden cardiac death occurs when the heart ceases to beat because of the uncontrolled twitching of muscle fibers in its ventricles. … Continue reading →

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