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The "Cadillac" of pain control during labor is the epidural, an anesthetic injected into the epidural space surrounding the spinal cord. It eliminates pain, allows the mother to remain awake and has no effect on the newborn. Whether a laboring woman receives an epidural or other pain control, however, depends on her insurance type, a University at Buffalo study has found.

New research by epidemiologists at the University at Buffalo has suggested that Vitamin E and a little-known vitamin called beta-cryptoxanthin found primarily in oranges are associated with healthy lung function.

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- University at Buffalo Professor Leonard Epstein and his work with obese children will be featured in a segment of PBS' "Scientific American Frontiers," to be aired today (May 1, 2001). Locally, it can be seen on Channel 17, WNED-TV, at 8 p.m. Epstein, professor in psychology, pediatrics, and social and preventive medicine, will be featured in a segment called "Couch Potato Kids." Following the show, Epstein will be participating in "Science Hotline," a feature on the show's Web site (http://www.pbs.org/saf) that allows viewers to email scientists participating in tonight's show.

The Wall Street Journal has ranked the University at Buffalo School of Management as one of the "top business schools" in the world, according to a report released today within the newspaper's domestic and international editions.

New understanding of the mechanisms of sex differentiation could result from research in the neuropharmacology of sexual behavior being conducted at the University at Buffalo.

A new book co-authored by a University at Buffalo School of Management professor shows how "human resources" can be transformed from its traditional administrative-support role into a powerful source of competitive advantage for a company or organization.

As a high school senior, Tim Sullivan disliked school, and the thought of going on to college was the farthest thing from his mind. That's before he participated in the Intern-to-Intern Program -- a joint effort between Buffalo's Alternative High School and the University at Buffalo School of Management that pairs at-risk high school students with UB business students.

Some 6,000 students are candidates to receive degrees during the University at Buffalo's 155th general commencement ceremony, to be held at 10 a.m. May 13 in Alumni Arena on the North (Amherst) Campus, and during 13 other ceremonies May 11-13 and May 18.

A University at Buffalo sociologist has written a new book, "Life in the Air: Surviving the New Culture of Air Travel," which explores the myriad issues troubling airports and passengers today, from overcrowding and abusive passengers, to delays, cancellations and how travelers spend inordinately long periods of time while waiting to make their next connection.

An update on research and treatment for rheumatologic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, will be the topic of a symposium on May 11 sponsored by the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.