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A national group of leading scientists, including one University of Alabama at Birmingham expert, says fewer people are dying of stroke, but the mechanisms remain unknown.
The goal of the grant is to develop a new technique based on nanomaterial sorbents that allows accurate sampling of gases and vapors at low levels for measuring workers’ exposure.
This work will focus on a protein that is unique to the eye and is required for sight.
Study results suggest that those who assist a chronically ill or disabled family member enjoy an 18 percent survival advantage compared to statistically matched noncaregivers.
Drug-eluting stents pose no greater risk of major heart attack following non-cardiac surgery than bare metal stents.
Colgate and the National Dental Association Foundation support the award, which is for $10,000.