Support solidifies for the U.S. Federal Research Public Access Act (FRPPA)
41 Nobel Laureates and scientists collaborated to show their support for FRRPA, by lobbying congress through an open letter. The legislation seeks to enhance access to federally funded published research articles, ensuring they are made available in an online repository no later than 6 months after publication.
Although the home remains the major source of exposure to secondhand smoke among Welsh children, smoke-free legislation has not resulted in an increased exposure in this setting, while it has led to decreased exposure in public places.
Chronic exposure to leaded or unleaded gasoline vapors in male rats impaired the levels of monoamine neurotransmitters in their brain, increased lipid peroxidation and was accompanied with a higher tendency towards aggressive behavior.
Patients with tinnitus exhibit alterations in the functional coupling of long-range cortical networks, showing a top-down influence on temporal cortices related to conscious perception of the distressing tinnitus tone.
Despite post-CONSORT improvements, continued sub-optimal reporting of trials on polycystic ovary syndrome - particularly regarding intention-to-treat analysis - highlights the need for greater endorsement of reporting guidelines by gynaecology and obstetrics journals.