Duke researchers say "quit score" could help some smokers kick the habit
Statistics show 70 percent of the nation's nearly fifty million smokers want to quit. But only a fraction of those actually succeed, no matter what method they try.
Now, Duke University Medical Center researchers and experts at the National Institute on Drug Abuse say the genetic profile of an individual smoker can yield a "quit score" that, combined with that smoker's habits, can be used to identify which smoking cessation therapy could work best.
Vitamin D Study in Finland: Implications for the Rest of the World
A new study on vitamin D levels and Parkinson's disease risk points to the need for further research on whether vitamin D supplements can protect against the movement disorder, according to an editorial in the July 2010 issue of Archives of Neurology. Dr. Marian Evatt, author of the editorial, discusses the details of the studied, carried out in Finland, and its implications on Parkinson's and general Vitamin D research.
Background
The study, also reported in Archives of Neurology, is the firs
Vitamin D Study in Finland: Implications for the Rest of the World
A new study on vitamin D levels and Parkinson's disease risk points to the need for further research on whether vitamin D supplements can protect against the movement disorder, according to an editorial in the July 2010 issue of Archives of Neurology. Dr. Marian Evatt, author of the editorial, discusses the details of the studied, carried out in Finland, and its implications on Parkinson's and general Vitamin D research.
Background
The study, also reported in Archives of Neurology, is the firs
Sec. Steven Chu at Georgia Tech's UCEP
United States Secretary of Energy Steven Chu addresses Georgia Tech in front of the University Center of Excellence for Photovoltaics Research and Education (UCEP), on May 7, 2010. Introductory remarks were provided by Dr. Gary May, Chair of Georgia Tech's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; John Baumstark, Chairman and CEO of Suniva Corporation; and U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson from Georgia's 4th Congressional District.
Sec. Steven Chu at Georgia Tech's UCEP
United States Secretary of Energy Steven Chu addresses Georgia Tech in front of the University Center of Excellence for Photovoltaics Research and Education (UCEP), on May 7, 2010. Introductory remarks were provided by Dr. Gary May, Chair of Georgia Tech's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; John Baumstark, Chairman and CEO of Suniva Corporation; and U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson from Georgia's 4th Congressional District.
Radcliffe Research Partnerships for Harvard Undergraduates
Through the Radcliffe Research Partnership program, Harvard undergraduates work closely with fellows at the Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program on projects that mirror the interdisciplinary nature of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Junior and senior research partners describe their rich experiences in the program.
Radcliffe Research Partnerships for Harvard Undergraduates
Through the Radcliffe Research Partnership program, Harvard undergraduates work closely with fellows at the Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program on projects that mirror the interdisciplinary nature of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Junior and senior research partners describe their rich experiences in the program.
Lisa Cooper: Women as Pioneers in Medicine, Then and Now
MacArthur "Genius" Lisa Cooper, M.D., MPH, follows in her father's footsteps to pursue a medical career, researching disparities in health care, but she also gives credit to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, whose generosity helped the John Hopkins School of Medicine open and ensured the admission of women.
Lisa Cooper: Women as Pioneers in Medicine, Then and Now
MacArthur "Genius" Lisa Cooper, M.D., MPH, follows in her father's footsteps to pursue a medical career, researching disparities in health care, but she also gives credit to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, whose generosity helped the John Hopkins School of Medicine open and ensured the admission of women.
Rec Center Prairie Burn 2010
Each spring/early summer, the protected prairie surrounding the Student Recreation and Wellness Center is burned to make way for new growth. Kent firefighters light the controlled burn with road flares and monitor it until it is extinguished.
Rec Center Prairie Burn 2010
Each spring/early summer, the protected prairie surrounding the Student Recreation and Wellness Center is burned to make way for new growth. Kent firefighters light the controlled burn with road flares and monitor it until it is extinguished.
Graduation Daily - Day 04 - Faculty of Arts & Society
The Faculty of Arts & Society has much to be proud of with a long list of student and staff achievements during the 2009/2010 academic year, as well as our most notable development, the move to our new home, Broadcasting Place.
Graduation Daily - Day 04 - Faculty of Arts & Society
The Faculty of Arts & Society has much to be proud of with a long list of student and staff achievements during the 2009/2010 academic year, as well as our most notable development, the move to our new home, Broadcasting Place.
Graduation Daily 2010: Faculty of Health & Leslie Silver International Faculty - Tuesday 20th July
Today sees students graduating from two of our faculties here at Leeds Met, Leslie Silver International Faculty and the Faculty of Health.
Graduation Daily 2010: Faculty of Health & Leslie Silver International Faculty - Tuesday 20th July
Today sees students graduating from two of our faculties here at Leeds Met, Leslie Silver International Faculty and the Faculty of Health.
Graduations 2010: Innovation North - 1100 Ceremony
This is the 11am ceremony, held on Thursday 15 July 2010 in our Graduation marquee for Innovation North.
Graduands from Innovation North were joined by their families and friends as they celebrated their achievements in the subject areas of Music, Media and Technology.
For more information on the Faculty and their Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses go to http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/inn
For a permanent record of this year's ceremonies please visit our merchandise site at http://www.leedsmet
