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Some evidence of gender bias in intensive care
There is some evidence that intensive care is unfair and may be due to gender bias, shows research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The research team analysed over 46,500 admissions to 91 intensive care units across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The data came from the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre... view more... (2002-05-13)
Constant sunlight linked to summer suicide spike
Suicide rates in Greenland increase during the summer, peaking in June. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Psychiatry speculate that insomnia caused by incessant daylight may be to blame. view more (2009-05-08)
Delayed neurological development contributes to night-time bedwetting in some children
Night-time bedwetting in some children is likely to be caused by delayed neurological development, finds research in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. This can be predicted by a drawing test, shows the research. Thirty four children aged between 7 years and 13 were studied. They all wet the bed at least four times a week. The children were... view more... (2002-08-20)
Students stage UK premiere of historic landmark opera
A three hundred year old opera, the first ever performed in the New World, in Lima, Peru, is to receive its British premiere at the University of Sheffield in 27 February 2003. La p'°rpura de la rosa, (The blood of the rose) will be conducted and directed by one of the world's leading performers of early music, Andrew Lawrence-King, who has... view more... (2002-12-02)
Does missing gene point to nocturnal existence for early mammals?
A gene that makes cells in the eye receptive to light is missing in humans, researchers have discovered. view more (2006-10-13)
Invitation to the Press - Cockney Cadence And The Rhythm Of Everyday Speech Inspires Audio Artist
FINE art student Jane Goetzee's audio artwork is inspired by the natural lilt of everyday speech - including the dialogue of the characters in the TV soap EastEnders. Former radiographer Jane, a final year student with Staffordshire University, is interested in the role of art and language, in particular the cadence of language such as the Cockney... view more... (2002-06-11)
Watch out for queasy skiers on the slopes
IF SKIING leaves you feeling a bit green around the gills and wishing you`d never left the comfort of the chalet, then you may be suffering from ski sickness. "It`s basically a form of motion sickness," says Rudolf Haeusler, an ear surgeon at the University of Berne in Switzerland. Like seasickness... view more... (2002-02-06)
New therapy found to prevent heart failure
A landmark study has successfully demonstrated a 29 percent reduction in heart failure or death in patients with heart disease who received an implanted cardiac resynchronization therapy device with defibrillator (CRT-D) versus patients who received only an implanted cardiac defibrillator (ICD-only). view more (2009-06-24)
A Molecular Basis for Cocaine Abuse: PLoS Biology Press Release
This Is Your Fly's Brain on Drugs Cocaine addiction wreaks profound changes on the brain, hijacking reward circuits and depressing inhibitory loops to the point that drug seeking and taking become central drivers of behavior. While mammalian models are useful for mapping out the neural complexity of these behaviors, insights into the molecular... view more... (2004-11-16)
Natural hormone offers hope for treatment of the metabolic syndrome
Angiotensin 1-7, a hormone in the body that has cardiovascular benefits, improves the metabolic syndrome in rats, according to a new study. The results will be presented Wednesday at The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. view more (2009-06-10)
Misusing vitamin to foil drug test may be toxic; plus, it doesn't work
Taking excessive doses of a common vitamin in an attempt to defeat drug screening tests may send the user to the hospital—or worse. view more (2007-04-11)
Researchers identify key step in cocaine-induced heart enlargement, sudden death
Cocaine, in concentrations commonly sold on the street, causes the abnormal buildup of primitive proteins in heart muscle - a process causing heart enlargement that can ultimately lead to sudden death. view more (2006-09-08)
Researchers Investigate Impact of Stress on Police Officers' Physical and Mental Health
Policing is dangerous work, and the danger lurks not on the streets alone. view more (2008-09-29)
How would Einstein use e-mail?
You're not as different from Albert Einstein and Charles Darwin after all, at least when it comes to patterns of correspondence. view more (2009-09-28)
Media Invitation: British Neuroscience Association National Meeting
The British Neuroscience Association (BNA) is about to host its 17th National Meeting in Harrogate (13-16 April) and is attracting more delegates than ever before. With seven plenary lectures, 20 symposia and over 40 poster sessions, this will be quite a neuroscience festival for the UK. It will be supported by a full scale exhibition and numerous... view more... (2003-04-03)
Slow brain waves play key role in coordinating complex activity
While it is widely accepted that the output of nerve cells carries information between regions of the brain, it's a big mystery how widely separated regions of the cortex involving billions of cells are linked together to coordinate complex activity. view more (2006-09-15)
Model for Angelman syndrome developed by University of Texas at Austin biologists
A model for studying the genetics of Angelman syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes mental retardation and other symptoms in one out of 15,000 births, has been developed by biologists at The University of Texas at Austin. view more (2008-08-15)
Celtic music revival is underway
London will soon experience a Celtic revival as five bands are coming together for the first Celtic Night featuring live concerts, light show, animations and folk dancing at Cecil Sharp House in London on Saturday 2nd November 2002. The event is to be broadcasted over the internet and will be linked to a sister Celtic party held in Quimper, South... view more... (2002-09-25)
Late weekend sleep among teens may lead to poor academic performance
Teenagers who stay up late on school nights and make up for it by sleeping late on weekends are more likely to perform poorly in the classroom. view more (2007-06-13)
Sleep apnea a stand-alone mortality risk
An independent link between sleep apnea and mortality has been discovered by a group of Australian researchers, suggesting the prevention and treatment of this condition should be a higher priority for government bodies working to improve community health. view more (2008-08-04)
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