Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has voiced grave concern over the escalating violence in Syria, including today’s explosions in the capital, Damascus, which resulted in more deaths and injuries, and reiterated his call for an immediate end to the bloodshed.
Karen Jettmar, a long time guide and director of Equinox Wilderness Adventures, has been indicted on conspiracy charges as well as removing a paleontological resource from federal land. The indictment stems from an incident that took place in June 2007 on a river trip to the Kokolik River. It was on that trip that Jettmar […]
Washington, DC (December 22, 2011) — Correcting anemia, a red blood cell deficiency, can preserve kidney function in many kidney transplant recipients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). The results indicate that aggressively treating anemia may help save the kidneys—and possibly the lives—of […]
Discovery May Lead to Hips That Function Better and Last Longer Newswise — CHICAGO – A team of engineers and physicians have made a surprising discovery that offers a target for designing new materials for hip implants that are less susceptible to the joint’s normal wear and tear.