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Predictive genetic tests range from highly useful to potentially harmful
Predictive genetic testing has the potential to save lives through targeted surveillance and preventive measures, but a paper in this week's BMJ reports that most genetic tests carry a degree of uncertainty, which limits their usefulness and, in some cases, can even be harmful to patients. For some diseases, predictive genetic testing is highly... view more... (2001-04-24)
Psychological Testing: A Test Taker’s Guide
The British Psychological Society has produced a new leaflet that offers guidance and advice for people taking psychological tests. Workers, prospective employees and parents could all benefit from the leaflet; Psychological Testing: A Test Taker’s Guide. view more (2002-05-27)
New cervical smear tests perform no better than conventional tests
New cervical smear tests are unreliable and should not replace conventional tests according to a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-04-02)
State laws may limit implementation of CDC's recommendations for routine HIV testing
A new study concludes that routine testing for HIV recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) may violate many state laws. view more (2007-10-10)
Genetic tests advertised directly to the consumer
Genetic testing services have recently begun to be advertised directly to the patient, and the results of the consumers' response can affect public health, as well as the future adoption of pharmacogenetic/genomic testing. view more (2009-07-22)
Bio-Rad Develops Fully Automated Testing System For BSE
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research products and clinical diagnostics, has announced the creation of a complete solution for automated BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease) testing. This highly scalable platform is the first testing system of its kind, providing both... view more... (2002-02-15)
American Thoracic Society publishes new statement on pulmonary function testing in children
The ATS and European Respiratory Society (ERS) published a new statement on pulmonary function testing in preschool children. view more (2007-06-25)
Chlamydia Testing In Pharmacies:Questions That Need Addressing
The Government's pilot scheme offering free chlamydia testing in pharmacies is to be applauded but a number of issues need to be resolved if it is to be a success, concludes an editorial in this week's issue of The Lancet. view more (2005-02-16)
Spread of HIV Could Slow if Repeat Testing is Supported
Findings of a recent study published in Public Health Nursing suggest that if the main barriers preventing high-risk populations from having routine testing for HIV are addressed, the spread of AIDS could be slowed in the US. view more (2004-10-26)
Random drug testing not reliable in keeping teen athletes from using
Random drug and alcohol testing does not reliably keep student-athletes from using. In fact, the mere presence of drug testing increases some risk factors for future substance use, Oregon Health & Science University researchers report. view more (2007-10-19)
Simple breath test may replace endoscopy
A simple breath test for detecting H pylori infection is as effective and safe as endoscopy and is less uncomfortable and distressing for the patient, conclude researchers in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-04-24)
Many pregnant women avoid HIV screening in Africa
'Prevention is the best cure' is a common expression, but what happens if preventative measures are not used? A large proportion of pregnant Ugandan women are going out of their way not to be HIV tested, increasing the risk of mother-to-child transmission. view more (2009-11-20)
Task force recommends greater use of exercise testing in chronic disease
Exercise testing can be a powerful tool for diagnosing chronic heart and lung conditions and measuring responses to treatment, according to new research published in the European Respiratory Journal. view more (2007-02-28)
Testing times: Detecting HIV in resource-limited settings
Integrating HIV testing programmes into primary medical care can help achieve early diagnosis of HIV infection, even in relatively poor areas, research published in the online open access journal AIDS Research and Therapy has shown. view more (2007-11-29)
Mandatory alcohol testing for truck and bus drivers reduces alcohol involvement in fatal crashes
Mandatory alcohol testing programs for truck and bus drivers have contributed to a significant reduction in alcohol involvement in fatal crashes, according to a new study by researchers at the Mailman School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. view more (2009-09-14)
Rapid oral HIV test shows great promise according to MUHC-led research
A convenient, easy to use, and rapid alternative to blood-based HIV testing may become the new standard for field testing according to a new MUHC study. view more (2007-04-12)
Nursing study concludes few Ontario women with invasive ovarian cancer referred for genetic testing of breast cancer genes
An Ontario study of 491 women with invasive ovarian cancer found only a small proportion, 19%, were referred for genetic testing of BRCA1 and BRCA2, the breast cancer genes, which means family members are not informed of their cancer risk. view more (2008-12-05)
Center calls for stronger federal regulation of genetic testing
The Genetics and Public Policy Center this week called on Mark McClellan, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), to end years of delay in assuring the safety and accuracy of genetic testing by issuing a proposed rule to create a genetic testing specialty under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of... view more... (2005-11-30)
Couples attending counseling sessions together better prepared to ease children's concerns
When women with children attend a counseling session before undergoing genetic testing for breast cancer, they are far more likely than their partners to be up front with their kids about the tests and the potential for cancers being inherited, according to a study released today here at the annual meeting of the National Society of Genetic... view more... (2007-10-15)
Sleep strengthens memories and makes them resistant to interfering information
Researchers have uncovered new evidence that sleep improves the brain's ability to remember information. Their findings demonstrate that memories of recently learned word pairs are improved if sleep intervenes between learning and testing and that this benefit is most pronounced when memory is challenged by competing information. view more (2006-07-11)
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