Sleep Empties The Brain's Dumpster by John Gever. MedPage Today. October 18, 2013.
(1) In the mice studied, sleep states were associated with 60% increases in __________
space within the brain and a large increase in convective exchange of _________________.
(2) These convective currents have been associated with accelerated ______________________ from the brain during sleep states.
(3) The restorative function of sleep may be due to the switching of the brain into a functional state that _________________________________.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Biomedical Research Being Crippled By Chaotic Funding
A Lost Generation Of Young Scientists? Grad Student Voices Concern About Research Funding Crunch. Science Daily. October, 17, 2013.
This article focuses on the role of inflation, budget sequestration, etc on the long-term supply of research scientists.
This article focuses on the role of inflation, budget sequestration, etc on the long-term supply of research scientists.
Patterns Of Brain Activation Are Identified Pointing To Concussions' Toll
NFL Players' Brains At Work Shows Early Signs Of Concussions Toll by Melissa Healy. The Los Angeles Times. October 17, 2013.
(1) Test of attention showed dramatic differences in patterns of ____________ in NFL players with a history of suspected concussion.
(2) The research here supports mounting evidence that the effects of concussion are ____________.
(3) The authors of the study have isolated the ________________ of brain activation that could predict trouble ahead.
(4) The NFL players showed dramatically higher activity in the __________________ than in the same brain area of the control group. They tended to ______________ from nearby brain regions to help complete the task.
(1) Test of attention showed dramatic differences in patterns of ____________ in NFL players with a history of suspected concussion.
(2) The research here supports mounting evidence that the effects of concussion are ____________.
(3) The authors of the study have isolated the ________________ of brain activation that could predict trouble ahead.
(4) The NFL players showed dramatically higher activity in the __________________ than in the same brain area of the control group. They tended to ______________ from nearby brain regions to help complete the task.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Community Health Centers In States Who Decide Not To Expand Medicaid Will Lose Big Time
States' Medicaid Decisions Cost Community Health Centers by Phil Galewitz. Kaiser Health News. October 16, 2013.
(1) 518 health centers in more than two dozen states not expanding Medicaid will lose out on ________ million because their their uninsured patients won't get coverage.
(2) The 582 health centers in states expanding Medicaid can expect to gain ___________ since more of their patients will be covered.
(3) Centers in Alabama and Mississippi have the highest rate of uninsured patients at ____ percent and ______ percent respectively.
(1) 518 health centers in more than two dozen states not expanding Medicaid will lose out on ________ million because their their uninsured patients won't get coverage.
(2) The 582 health centers in states expanding Medicaid can expect to gain ___________ since more of their patients will be covered.
(3) Centers in Alabama and Mississippi have the highest rate of uninsured patients at ____ percent and ______ percent respectively.
9 Things Millennials Need To Know About Obamacare (But Likely Don't)
9 Things Millennials Need To Know About Obamacare (But Likely Don't) by Ankita Rao and Marissa Evans. October 16, 2013.
A great summary aimed a young people, only 10 percent of whom say they are very familiar with the new health care law.
A great summary aimed a young people, only 10 percent of whom say they are very familiar with the new health care law.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Fruit Flies Provide Productive Model For Study Of Traumatic Brain Injury
New Discoveries About Traumatic Brain Injuries: Fruit Flies May Be Key by Catherine Griffin. Science World Report. October 15, 2013.
(1) It is estimated that ________ traumatic brain injuries occur each year.
(2) TBIs occur when a force on the body _____________________________.
(3) While the temporary symptoms may be ________________ over time also experience ________________ and related symptoms.
(4) Already researchers have identified the crucial role that _________ play in the outcome of an injury.
(5) Many of the effects of TMI are similar to normal ________ processes.
(1) It is estimated that ________ traumatic brain injuries occur each year.
(2) TBIs occur when a force on the body _____________________________.
(3) While the temporary symptoms may be ________________ over time also experience ________________ and related symptoms.
(4) Already researchers have identified the crucial role that _________ play in the outcome of an injury.
(5) Many of the effects of TMI are similar to normal ________ processes.
In What Is Probably A Low Estimate, Half-Million Died In Iraq From 2003-2011.
Half-Million Iraqis Died In The War, New Study Says by Dan Vergano. National Geographic. October 15, 2013.
(1) This half-million figure includes at least another ____________ were added from households forced to flee Iraq.
(2) The household survey methodology used in this research likely resulted in a conservative figure because_______________________.
(3) Coalition forces accounted for _______ of the killings followed by militias at __________.
(4) About ________ Iraqis have died in bombings and shootings this year.
(1) This half-million figure includes at least another ____________ were added from households forced to flee Iraq.
(2) The household survey methodology used in this research likely resulted in a conservative figure because_______________________.
(3) Coalition forces accounted for _______ of the killings followed by militias at __________.
(4) About ________ Iraqis have died in bombings and shootings this year.
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