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Dipyridamole, ASA and warding off stroke
In this article, Dr. Cathie Sudlow, one of the investigators in a major randomized controlled clinical trial of antiplatelet therapy for stroke and myocardial infarction in high risk patients, comments on the recent decision by the influential U.K National Institute for Heath and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to recommend that dipyridamole be... view more... (2005-10-25)
Alcoholism may cause decreased density of neurons in the orbitofrontal cortex
Previous research has shown that alcoholism can cause damage to certain brain regions, including reduced metabolism, blood flow and tissue volume, as well as a reduced density of neurons and glial cells. view more (2006-10-25)
Adult liver transplant eligibility criteria
The pain is debilitating. The only option: smoking medical marijuana. That's the reality for many hepatitis C patients whose road to health includes a liver transplant. view more (2008-10-23)
The British Psychological Society London Conference 1998
The British Psychological Society's London Conference 1998 will take place on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 December at the Institute of Education, University of London, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL. view more (1998-12-03)
While adolescents may reason as well as adults, their emotional maturity lags, says new research
A 16-year-old might be quite capable of making an informed decision about whether to end a pregnancy - a decision likely to be made after due consideration and consultation with an adult - but this same adolescent may not possess the maturity to be held to adult levels of responsibility if she commits a violent crime, according to new research... view more... (2009-10-08)
Vision problems prompt older drivers to put down the keys
With 30 million drivers in the US aged 65 and over, we count on older Americans to recognize when they can no longer drive safely and decide that it's time to stay off the road. A new study finds that a decrease in vision function is a key factor in bringing about this decision. view more (2009-01-07)
Parents recognise benefits of postmortems
Parents who have lost a baby view the postmortem examination as a useful and necessary tool in helping to discover the reasons why their baby died, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-04-03)
The automobile of the future on the way
ROBOTIKER-TECNALIA Technological Centre is currently developing the project known as TANGER (Technologies for New Generation Automobiles). These technologies will integrate novel and innovative solutions into new automotive products centred at the point of driving. Within its strategy of product and processes design and development,... view more... (2005-01-19)
UNC expert: Better decision support tools needed for prostate cancer screening choice
Although screening for prostate cancer with the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test in men ages 50-70 can detect the cancer before it becomes symptomatic, knowing whether screening is beneficial for these men is uncertain. view more (2009-09-29)
Active euthanasia and physician assisted suicide should be legalised
Last month Diane Pretty was refused the legal right to choose the circumstances of her own death. In this week's BMJ, Professors Len and Lesley Doyal argue that this decision is morally wrong and that the law should be changed. If Mrs Pretty was permanently and severely incompetent, and if her doctors believed that medical treatment could provide... view more... (2001-11-07)
John Innes Centre loses research partner as company restructures
The John Innes Centre (JIC)[1] and Sainsbury Laboratory (SL)[2], Norwich, have today announced that one of their commercial partners has signalled its intention to withdraw from a major research alliance that was established three years ago. The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) [3], the sponsoring body of the JIC, has... view more... (2002-09-18)
Vaccinating boys against human papillomavirus not cost-effective
Persistent infection with high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted virus, is known to be a cause of cervical cancer. view more (2009-10-09)
Media invitation - Governance of the European Research Area: the role of civil society
For Your Editorial Planning Governance of the European Research Area: the role of civil society Brussels, 12-13 June 2003 WHO? P. BUSQUIN, Commissioner for Research, European Commission J.F. HEBERT, Président of La cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie (FR), Président of ECSITE... view more... (2003-06-05)
NAS report offers new tools to assess health risks from chemicals
Determining how thousands of chemicals found in the environment may be interacting with the genes in your body to cause disease is becoming easier because of a new field of science called toxicogenomics. view more (2007-10-11)
New Study Examines How Role Models Influence Ethical Behavior
As the United States continues to grapple with ethical scandals in government and business, researchers at Oregon State University and Texas A&M University are examining the ethical behavior of college students-particularly students' behavior in negotiations. view more (2006-01-09)
Decision support system 'provides clear benefits' to both kidney patients and clinicians
A decision support system developed by a medical research team based at Leeds and York NHS Trusts could pave the way for more predictable and less burdensome treatment of patients undergoing treatment for kidney-failure anaemia. view more (2005-04-25)
Brain research shows past experience is invaluable for complex decision making
Researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have shown that past experience really does help when we have to make complex decisions based on uncertain or confusing information. view more (2009-05-14)
Is it luck of the draw or skill? Case Western Reserve University psychologist places his bets on skill
Is it luck of the draw in poker? No, says Michael DeDonno, a doctoral student from Case Western Reserve University. He suggests putting your bets on skills over luck when playing the card game. view more (2008-03-24)
Chemical Industry Gives Mixed Response to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) today expressed concern that the UK's allocation of greenhouse gas emissions is still not finally decided, but applauded the UK Government's decision to press the European Commission for approval of the revised limits. view more (2005-02-15)
Does prostate-specific antigen velocity help in early detection prostate cancer?
The November issue of European Urology, the official journal of the European Association of Urology, features an article focussing on prostate specific antigen (PSA) velocity and early cancer detection. It has been suggested that changes in PSA over time aid prostate cancer detection. view more (2009-11-06)
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