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MDCT Arthrography Good for Assessing Hip Dysplasia
MDCT arthrography is an accurate method for assessing cartilage loss in patients with hip dysplasia and may be more reliable than MRI in such instances. view more (2005-08-08)
Jefferson radiation oncologists use real-time system to plant 'seeds' against cancer
Radiation oncologists and urologists at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia have begun using a real-time system to implant radiation-emitting seeds in prostate cancer patients. view more (2007-09-24)
Breast cancer confessions: The emotional work of disclosing a diagnosis
Women diagnosed with breast cancer shoulder the emotional burden of disclosing their diagnosis to loved ones, managing the feelings of others at precisely the time when they need support themselves, according to research to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA). view more (2008-08-04)
Wanted: help through the jungle of hospital care (p 1947)
Embargoed 0001 h (London time) 12 December 2003. The compassionate side of patient care in hospital -or rather the lack of it - is discussed in this week's editorial. The Lancet is calling for a substantial increase in specialist liaison staff to bridge the gap between medical intervention and the often unmet emotional needs of patients and... view more... (2003-12-10)
Children with headache
amily quarrels and a lack of free time can promote headaches in children. This is what Jennifer Gassmann and her coauthors concluded in their study on risk factors, which appears in the current issue of the Deutsches Ärzteblatt International. view more (2009-08-17)
Children with Asthma More Likely to Have Behavioural Problems
Children with asthma are more likely to have behavioural problems according to a new study conducted by researchers at The University of Manchester. Dr Rachel Calam, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, and her team followed 663 children from the National Asthma Campaign, Manchester Asthma and Allergy Study from birth to examine the development... view more... (2003-09-16)
Women less likely than men to change habits that increase heart-disease risk
Smoking, eating fattening foods and not getting enough exercise are all lifestyle habits that can lead to poor health and cardiovascular disease - more so if you have a family history. view more (2007-09-11)
MRI may cause more harm than good in newly diagnosed early breast cancer
A new review says using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before surgery to assess the extent of early breast cancer has not been shown to improve surgical planning, reduce follow-up surgery, or reduce the risk of local recurrences. view more (2009-08-13)
Depression and PTSD symptoms in caregivers of lung transplant patients
Symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among caregivers of deceased lung transplant patients are four-to-five times more prevalent than in the average population, according to researchers who analyzed the stress levels of caregivers, as well as their perceptions of the transplant recipients' quality of dying and death. view more (2008-05-19)
Family property law: a need for reform?
Dividing finances after a relationship breakdown can be a source of bitter legal wrangles, especially in England and Wales where even married couples have separate property rights. However, a landmark study is now trying to establish whether an alternative system for asset redistribution after a couple break up could work in this country. view more (2004-08-25)
MU Researchers Track Personality Traits to Learn More About Alcoholism
A long-term research project at the University of Missouri-Columbia is producing valuable information about alcoholism and individuals who are affected by a family history of the disease. view more (2007-02-21)
It's a gas: New discovery may lead to heartier, high-yielding plants
In a research report published in the November 2009 issue of the journal GENETICS, scientists show how a family of genes (1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate synthase, or ACS genes) are responsible for production of ethylene. view more (2009-11-23)
AIDS research reveals a lack of family-planning programs in Uganda
University of Alberta graduate student Jennifer Heys wants to make her message clear: there needs to be more education in Ugandan communities about contraception. view more (2009-11-24)
New study reveals contemporary face of grandparents
Two out of three (60%) grandparents in the UK see their grandchild or grandchildren every week and slightly more (64%) live no more than half an hour away. And most find their role highly satisfying even if it involves hard work and responsibility for childcare when parents need to work. These are the findings of a new study, published today, and... view more... (2004-03-23)
Genetic mutation associated with increased risk of lung cancer
Carriers of a common genetic disorder previously linked to lung disease may have a 70-percent to 100-percent increased risk of lung cancer, according to a report in the May 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2008-05-27)
Injectable testosterone may provide effective male contraception
Researchers in China may have found a method for male contraception that is effective, reversible and without serious short-term adverse effects according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). view more (2009-05-04)
Styles of conflict between parents have different implications for children and families
A considerable amount of research has examined how children fare when their parents fight. A new study goes further by examining how different types of conflict between parents affect children and families. view more (2006-11-14)
It's not all the parent's fault -- Delinquency in children now linked to biology
A unique study appearing in the June issue of Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, shows that, in children, a highly reactive autonomic nervous system, which regulates our cardiovascular, digestive and respiratory functions, paired with a stressful family environment leads to increased instances of... view more... (2007-06-11)
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)
Large family study pinpoints genetic linkage in drug addiction
Based on data obtained from one of the largest family sets of its kind, Yale School of Medicine researchers have identified a genetic linkage for dependence on drugs such as heroin, morphine and oxycontin. view more (2006-04-11)
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