New sensor to provide early warning of oxygen loss to unborn children
...other advantage is that Professor Dale's test also requires much less fine tuning than current tests (the blood PH test currently used to detect fetal hypoxia problems needs to identify a shift of as little of 0.05 PH). Professor Dale is thrilled by the medical interest in his probes and is now working throug...Humans ignore motion and other cues in favor of a fictional stable world
...t how far away things are by this method, however, requires knowledge of the separation of the eyes or the distance walked. There is good evidence that the human visual system uses both these pieces of information when making judgments of 3D size, shape, and distance. In the new work, performed at the Univers...Ginkgo biloba extract: More than just for memory?
... do, indeed, over-express PBR. "Accelerated growth requires production of new cell membranes, and one of the main components of membranes is cholesterol," Papadopoulos said. The researchers also knew that steroids help regulate brain function, and they found over-expression of PBR is also associat...Warning over unfair terms for patients in clinical trials
...umer contract with the trial sponsor. Consumer law requires such contracts to be expressed in plain language. But Professor Laurence argues that the words used in clinical trial contract documents concerning injuries to patients are not plain language and do not therefore meet the legal requirement of fairne...Resuscitation policies in long-term care settings should be reviewed
...a presumption of intervention is inappropriate and requires scrutiny, write the authors. Given the low chance of success, it may be that institutions should not offer resuscitation at all, they suggest. Resources saved could be better used in improving the quality of care. Alternatively, institutions might al...Case School of Engineering professor applies virtual reality to train brain and heart surgeons
...hey accomplish procedures correctly. "Laparoscopy requires a different skill set than open surgery," Cavusoglu explains. "Surgeons typically view patients from the outside in. When a laparoscopic camera is inserted, they see patients from the inside out. Hand/eye coordination is difficult to master. Practice...Delayed-release stimulant used to treat ADHD may be less subject to abuse
...se euphoria are potentially abusable, and euphoria requires rapid delivery to the brain. Using sophisticated PET scan imaging, we were able to examine the rate of delivery of both rapid- and delayed-release formulations of methylphenidate and correlate those results with how the drugs felt to study volunteer...Procedure for irregular heartbeat gives long-lasting relief & improves quality of life
...cedures called transthoracic cardioversions, which requires sedation, and drugs to regulate rhythm and thin the blood, which can cause side effects and often lose effectiveness. Moreover, these measures often are only temporarily effective, and the majority of the patients develop recurrences of atrial fibril...Antidepressants may be associated with modestly increased risk of suicidality in children
...an antidepressant," the authors write. The FDA now requires warnings regarding the risk of suicidality in children on antidepressant labeling and the distribution of a patient medication guide to patients, families and caregivers, the authors write. "Although there remain differences of opinion in the clinic...Tool to reduce elderly driving deaths nationwide
...ized. Freund's 30-minute driver evaluation program requires driving on suburban, urban and rural roads, with t...drivers as either safe or unsafe. Because driving requires a range of cognitive functions, the simulator testing may bring attention to a previously undiagnose...Proteome Systems Ltd and US-based Egenix Inc to develop semen-based test for prostate cancer
...ld be social or cultural objections to a test that requires the patient to provide an ejaculate specimen. But it's common to look in organ secretions for signs of cancer in that organ and most men would willingly provide a semen specimen to potentially avoid a painful needle biopsy" Dr Donald Fresne, CEO and...New research questions antibiotic use in infants
... and bronchitis, but not every childhood infection requires an antibiotic," said the study's co-author Fawziah Marra, MD, University of British Columbia. "Current guidelines recommend that children under age 2 receive an antibiotic for diagnosed ear infection. However, the majority of upper respiratory tract ...Sodas and energy drinks can supply a surprising caffeine jolt
...e content of these drinks. And although the agency requires the presence of caffeine be disclosed, it does not mandate that caffeine quantity be specified on labeling for energy drinks and cold coffee beverages. The UF team tested 10 energy drinks, 19 sodas and seven other beverages and found some energy drin...ABIM to recognize CMS Physician Voluntary Reporting Program measures
...lees. ABIM's Maintenance of Certification program requires that internists and subspecialists measure importa...ty measures and standards is a dynamic process and requires significant input and support from health care providers," said CMS Administrator Mark B. McClellan,...The world health organization launches new stop TB strategy in the Lancet
.... However, the financing gap of 30 billion dollars requires substantial increases in domestic and international commitment," states Dr Mario Raviglione (Director, Stop TB Department, WHO). "Focussing on endemic countries, WHO and all Stop TB partners will intensify their efforts to help achieve the 2015 Partn...$13.7 million in gifts support UI Center For Macular Degeneration
...sease as devastating as macular degeneration truly requires the efforts of world-class physicians and scientists from many disciplines. Indeed, our work with colleagues in the UI College of Engineering and other colleges and units on campus has led to important discoveries in this area," said Jean Robillard, ...Oxford Immunotec welcomes UK NICE guideline on tuberculosis as disease incidence continues to rise
...ncreased the training needed for the technique and requires additional paperwork as the Mantoux test is not licensed. Dr Wrighton-Smith commented: "This guideline will raise awareness of the risk that TB poses and we welcome that. It is disappointing however that they fail to recognise the costs that the NHS...Study challenges rush to medicate schizophrenia
...at unraveling the mysteries of schizophrenia still requires observing it under natural conditions, i.e, without antipsychotic medications," McGlashan stated. "On the other hand, medication has revolutionized the treatment of psychosis, and it is absolutely required under certain circumstances."...Too much or too little sleep increases diabetes risk
...y which long sleep duration increase diabetes risk requires further investigation. "There is a lot of interest in determining whether sleep disturbances such as a reduced amount of sleep or disorders like sleep apnea may actually worsen the metabolic syndrome," said Yaggi. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of r...Physician experience related to accurate identification of third heart sound
...ow at UCSF. "The full realization of this capacity requires both continuing interest on the part of the learne...nd is important in the diagnosis of heart disease, requires relatively little time and is accessible to any physician with a stethoscope," added Marcus. "This i...