Researchers seek chemical retinal implants to restore sight
Scientists in Michigan and California present a chemistry based approach to retinal implants that release nerve stimulating chemicals in response to light. They envision chemical pixels delivered by a chip to stimulate the optic nerve, aiming to form artificial synapses and guide nerve growth in animal trials.
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Washington
Michigan
California
Raymond Iezzi
Wayne State University
Harvey A. Fishman
Stanford University
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Poor-scoring HMOs withhold grades in study
A study in JAMA finds poor scoring health maintenance organizations are more likely to keep their report card grades secret. Researchers reviewed 1997 to 1999 data from the National Committee for Quality Assurance and noted higher withdrawal rates among low scorers, prompting calls for universal disclosure.
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Youth see more alcohol ads in magazines than adults
A Georgetown University study finds US youth exposed to magazine alcohol ads at higher rates than adults in 2001. Beer ads reached youth 45 percent more than adults. distilled spirits 27 percent more. wine ads favored adults. FTC guidelines and industry response cited.
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America
Center On Alcohol Marketing
Georgetown University
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Center
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Federal Trade Commission
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O'Hara
Jeff Becker
Beer Institute
Washington, DC
Mediamark Research Inc. Aring
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