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Researchers develop new system to study trigger of cell death in nervous system

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a new model system to study a receptor protein that controls cell death in both humans and fruit flies, a discovery that could lead to a better understanding ...

Medical research created Apr 03, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

First human tests of meth medication completed

(Medical Xpress)—InterveXion Therapeutics LLC and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have successfully completed dosing in the first human safety study of a medication to help methamphetamine users fight ...

Medications created Dec 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Developing universal standards for health-care data

(Medical Xpress) -- The Center for Innovation in Healthcare Logistics at the University of Arkansas has released a decision-support tool to help hospitals understand and adopt universal standards for identifying ...

Health created Jan 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study shows rise in teachers' health insurance costs

A new study by a University of Arkansas professor and doctoral student found that school district costs for teachers' health insurance in 2012 were, on average, 26 percent higher than those for private-sector professional ...

Health created Feb 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0