Study says COPD testing is not measuring up
...icine. This study shows that we have a lot of work ahead of us in terms of raising awareness among both patients and physicians. Along with colleagues from Johns Hopkins University, the University of Washington, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance, Dr. Han identified patients with newly dia...Stomach cancer rate set to fall further 25 percent over next decade
...over the next decade, indicates research published ahead of print in the journal Gut. Stomach cancer is the fourth most common cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer related death, in the world. The findings are based on the long term monitoring of the three types of cell changes indicative of ...AASM to school-bound: Sleep is the right ingredient for academic success
... time. This means that there is a big adjustment ahead for teens, says Downey. Now, they will be getting...me, do as the Romans do. That means, start a week ahead preparing for school by modifying all of your behavior to the expected start school time and the new...Trials underway for 'essential' new TB vaccine
... bacterium has for too long managed to stay a step ahead of human efforts as shown by the appearance, especially in HIV positive populations in Southern Africa, of a strain of tuberculosis resistant to virtually all known drugs against TB. To have a new tool for preventing TB would be a great step forward....Rising skin cancer rates are more likely to affect wealthy people, says 12-year review
...roup says Dr Dolan. It is important that we plan ahead so that we are able to care for patients with skin cancer without compromising other chronic dermatological diseases. The authors from the Dermatology Department at the Royal Victoria Hospital and Queens University Belfast - say that their re......ud to report that weve reached that goal two years ahead of schedule. Since 2003, colonoscopies increased a...ud to report that weve reached that goal two years ahead of schedule. Since 2003, colonoscopies increased among New Yorkers of all races, ethnicities, income...Risk of Parkinson's disease increases with pesticide exposure and head trauma
...n's disease, according to a study published online ahead of print in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine. And the risk of developing Parkinson's disease increases according to the level of exposure, the results showed. The two risk factors are potentially modifiable, the authors say. ...International cooperation boosts EarthCARE
...or the international scientific community to press ahead with the exploitation of the A-Train data and the preparation for EarthCARE. The workshop was consequently used as an opportunity for scientific discussion and intensifying cooperation with scientists working with A-Train instruments and data. The ...'Lite' low tar cigarettes impair blood flow as much as regular cigarettes
...egular cigarettes, reveals a small study published ahead of print in the journal Heart. The findings are based on 62 people in their mid 20s, with no evidence of coronary artery disease. Twenty had smoked low tar, low nicotine cigarettes (8 mg tar, 0.6 mg nicotine, and 9 mg carbon monoxide) for at leas...Mediterranean diet halves risk of progressive lung disease
...g disease (COPD), reveals a large study, published ahead of print in Thorax. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is an umbrella term for chronic progressive lung disease, such as emphysema and bronchitis. It is expected to become the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2020, with cigarette...Vertical work-stations could help obese shed 30 Kilos a year
...eight every year, suggests a small study published ahead of print in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The vertical walk and work desk allows people to work at a computer while simultaneously walking on a treadmill at a speed of their own choosing. Designed by the authors, the steel frame of the ...$30 million boost to dementia research
...leted, work on this vital development can now move ahead immediately.The Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute (POWMRI) spearheaded the initiative and will lead thenew strategic direction and development of the Precinct. Other stakeholders include the University ofNew South Wales (UNSW), Prince of Wal...Baby aspirin better for your health, University of Kentucky study says
...rward, the study notes that the greatest challenge ahead for physicians may be to determine how to identify the best blood-thinning regimen for their patients. ...1 in 3 HIV positive gay men report unprotected sex
...otected sex, reveals a community survey, published ahead of print in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections. And almost one in five HIV negative men said that they do the same, the figures show. The findings are based on a survey of men at gay bars, clubs, and saunas in London, Manchester, and Bri...No increased risk of certain cancers from electromagnetic fields among energy workers
...suggests a large study of 28,000 people, published ahead of print in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Exposure to low frequency electromagnetic fields of 50 to 60 Hz has been implicated in an increased risk of leukaemia, brain and breast cancers. The researchers used the health and employment r...Revolutionizing prosthetics 2009 team delivers first DARPA limb prototype
...virtual environment system were delivered to DARPA ahead of schedule, and Proto 1 was fitted for clinical evaluations conducted by team partners at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago in January and February. This progress represents the first major step in a very challenging program that spans four...Scientists and polar explorers brave the elements in support of CryoSat-2
...ckness change from the CryoSat-2 satellite mission ahead of the launch. "The first flight with ASIRAS looks good," says Veit Helm from AWI. "As soon as the weather conditions are good and the ground teams are in place, we look forward to our scientific flights and getting our hands dirty processing and ...Aflac expands decade-long partnership with AACR
... the cancer research field and successfully moving ahead to the next stages of their careers. As part of Aflacs 10th anniversary celebration, a special alumni event will be held during the AACR Annual Meeting on Monday, April 16, 2007, to reunite these young minds and marvel at their progress. One su...General physicals prompt needed cancer screenings
...ckups every year or two, they're more likely to go ahead and get the cancer screenings they need." Fenton and his colleagues focused their study on patients ages 52 to 78 years old who were eligible for breast, colon or prostate cancer screening in 2002 and 2003 through Group Health Cooperative. Group He...IceSAR campaign provides glimpse of future Sentinel-1 images over ice
...he modes of operation and quality of data products ahead of launch. The IceSAR campaign is allowing us to simulate Sentinel-1 radar images over ice well before launch in 2011, and better prepare for the mission." Now one week into the IceSAR campaign, a few surprises are being revealed. Unexpectedly, the...