Mixed drugs overdose killed Hoffman
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died of an accidental overdose of a mix of drugs including heroin, cocaine and amphetamine, a post-mortem reveals. …read more
Read MoreActor Philip Seymour Hoffman died of an accidental overdose of a mix of drugs including heroin, cocaine and amphetamine, a post-mortem reveals. …read more
Read MoreAn observational study has found that prostate cancer patients who undergo robotic-assisted prostate surgery have fewer instances of cancer cells at the edge of their surgical specimen and less need for additional cancer treatments like hormone or radiation therapy than patients who have traditional “open” surgery. While the robotic surgery method has higher upfront costs, these may systemically be offset by a reduction of additional cancer therapy costs after surgery due to better cancer control outcomes.
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A new study of Gulf War veterans found an association between poor sleep quality and reduced gray matter volume in the brain’s frontal lobe, which helps control important processes such as working memory and executive function. “This study emphasizes the importance of seeking medical help if you are troubled by the poor quality of your sleep,” said American Academy of Sleep Medicine President. “A board certified sleep medicine physician can identify the cause of your sleep problem and develop an effective treatment plan for you.”
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The true-color image above, from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer on NASA’s Aqua satellite, shows the mostly frozen state of the Great Lakes on Feb. 19. On that date, ice spanned 80.3 percent of the lakes. The ice reached an even greater extent on Feb. 13, when it covered about 88 percent of the Great Lakes — coverage not achieved since 1994, when ice spanned over 90 percent. In addition to this year, ice has covered more than 80 percent of the lakes in only five other years since 1973.
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Three-dimensional imaging of two different mouse models of Apert Syndrome shows that cranial deformation begins before birth and continues, worsening with time, according to a team of researchers who studied mice to better understand and treat the disorder in humans.
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British director Gareth Edwards unveils the first footage from summer blockbuster Godzilla. …read more
Read MoreTom Brook reports on how there is no front runner in the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar race …read more
Read MoreComic and actor Lenny Henry writes a one-off drama based on his teenage years in Dudley. …read more
Read MoreWith From Here to Eternity due to close next month, composer Sir Tim Rice says people are not interested in musicals based around new material. …read more
Read MoreThe first Egyptian film to be nominated for an Oscar has never been screened in its home country. …read more
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