New cervical screening technique no better than conventional smear test
...d-based cytology has other advantages, such as the opportunity for concurrent HPV DNA testing, reduces reading times, or is more economical than conventional cytology."...Flu not the only germ threat this time of year
...vaccine or wait in long lines for a flu shot, that opportunity for prevention doesn't even present itself for RSV. Falsey and Walsh have shown that over a four-year span in Rochester, about the same number of people visited the doctor and were hospitalized for RSV and flu, and that RSV infection caused more than...Penn State selected for DHS National Visualization Team
... bird's eye view of what is and isn't useful. The opportunity to participate in a national challenge is not lost on Penn State's MacEachren. "As an academic institution ourselves, we recognize the importance of sharing our expertise with others in hopes of cultivating more minds in the field of visual analytics...Newest M.D. Anderson SPORE to fund breast cancer research
...originated in M. D. Anderson labs and now have the opportunity to advance much more rapidly," said Hortobagyi. "The projects reflect a balance between early-stage breast cancer, which often can be successfully treated, and advanced disease, which can be very challenging. In addition, it was important that we add...UQ scientist honoured for developing the world's first cancer vaccine
...s honour and responsibility. "It gives me a great opportunity to promote science and specifically biomedical research and it also gives me an opportunity to talk with people about how they can contribute through their own work to the community," he said.......ies by NIH and others have delivered this exciting opportunity for translational research," says Catherine M. Meyers, M.D., a kidney specialist who directs HALT-PKD at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). "Naturally, we appreciate the PKD Foundation's invaluable guidance ...Awareness under anaesthesia-findings from research by University of Leicester professor
...over the induction of general anaesthesia provides opportunity to investigate the nature of consciousness using experimental methods and systematic observation in the operating theatre." Professor Wang said episodes of full awareness with explicit recall during operations with general anaesthesia are more commo...Experts to address use of patient-reported outcomes in clinical trials at joint Mayo-FDA forum
...rch has been murky for a long time. It is a great opportunity to bring clarity and consensus to the issue," says... the application of PROs. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss and comment on these papers as well as the FDA's draft guidance. FDA's experts in PRO mea...Telebriefing: NIH announces program for new scientific investigators
...y to Independence Award program will provide a new opportunity for promising postdoctoral scientists to receive both mentored and independent research support from the same award. WHEN : Friday, January 27, 200611 a.m. E.T. WHERE : Reporters should dial: 866-802-6730Chairperson's name: John BurklowConfirmation...Infant transplant patients resist infections that kill adult AIDS patients
... heart transplants. "We're very excited about this opportunity to expand the current understanding of the human immune system -- and hopefully, in the process, discover new treatments for debilitating diseases," says Dr. Platt....Barrow's new technology permits global consultations during surgery in real time
...t phase. Barrow partners will also have the unique opportunity to showcase their products to clinical sites around the planet. Destiny Conferencing co-developed the room with input from Barrow physicians. Sister company MedPresence will continue development of the system, and market it to other hospitals and me...UNC nutrition researchers dispute claims that obesity problem is exaggerated
...e their personal fortune but because it offers the opportunity to make important improvements in human health." Popkin and Dr. Soowon Kim, a fellow in the University of California at San Francisco's family and community medicine department, conducted a wide-ranging review of the scientific literature. They wrote...Women with major depression at risk of relapse during pregnancy
...antification of these risks affords clinicians the opportunity to make collaborative treatment decisions consistent with individual needs and wishes. Such information can also help to refine treatment guidelines for women with a history of depression who are planning to conceive or who experience mood disorders ...Principals' and foodservice directors' perceptions differ on food policy
...inistrators and the public. It offers a wonderful opportunity and impetus for local communities and schools to become pro-active in combating childhood obesity." The researchers detail their results in a paper, "School Competitive Food Policies: Perceptions of Pennsylvania Public High School Foodservice Direct...International Journal of Epidemiology obesity special
...prevent this. Adolescence may also offer a unique opportunity to modify the risk of future obesity, perhaps via short-term interventions as behaviours such as dietary patterns and levels of physical activity are largely formed in adolescence and persist into adulthood. Dr Lawlor said: "New behavioural, enviro...Any national childhood flu-vaccine program should include evaluation component
...h-risk groups," the authors write. "This offers an opportunity that should not be missed: to conduct a nationwide study of the effectiveness of vaccinating school children against influenza as a means of reducing community transmission." The 15-member Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices advises the U.S....Awards totaling $6.2 million to create major genetic testing lab at University of Iowa
...eting this need, we felt that this was a wonderful opportunity for us to make a contribution that would help a large number of people over many years." Steve Rose, Ph.D., FFB's chief research officer, said, "We are very pleased to join the Carver family in supporting this important national effort. We believe th...Binghamton University receives $1.7 million NYSTAR award to enhance flexible electronics research
... research and development. We're excited about the opportunity for more partnerships between the University and private sector to stay at the cutting edge of new technology and to create new jobs."...The long research road to a new vaccine
... boy from rotavirus infection, and he welcomed the opportunity to work on a vaccine to combat the disease. Early studies with the WC3 strain indicated that while it was safe for use as a vaccine, it did not provide sufficiently effective protection against rotavirus infection. During the 1980s, the team turned t...From pills to bills: Pharmacist turned senator to speak at UH event
...versity campuses today, and I am excited about the opportunity to come before them. Students often feel as if they are moving targets of law-makers, but in my lecture I want to emphasize the importance of students being on-target when it comes to public policy. Students need to stay involved in policymaking, a...