The global rankings are the result of two studies - the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS).

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The grant will be used in part to study whether earlier intervention can slow or stop the progress of the disease.

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But the latest study attempted to take this into account by following the progress of children born in hospitals in Belarus, some of which ran breastfeeding promotion schemes to boost rates across all groups.

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By taking this broader view, companies would make progress on one of the principal deficiencies pointed out in the NACD study: the need for better risk management.

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While a study is currently in progress at this point in time with the same research group linked below, specific to those with autism spectrum disorders, the linked research suggests that language development delays in the general population are associated with high levels of prenatal testosterone among males but high levels of prenatal testosterone among females provides a protective effect for language development.

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In fact, according to a study by the Center for American Progress released today, states with the most porous gun laws had the highest rates of gun violence in several categories.

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Last week, a study from Case Western reported that at least 20% of the information in most physician progress notes was copy-and-pasted from previous notes.

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Dr Marina Singh is sent into the Amazon to investigate the progress of a fertility study that her mentor from medical school, Dr Annick Swenson, is conducting in secret.

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