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Cosmic impacts and civilisation collapse @ the London Catastrophes meeting
At some time around 2300 BC, a large number of the major civilisations of the world collapsed, simultaneously it seems. The Akkadian Empire in Mesopotamia, the Old Kingdom in Egypt, the Early Bronze Age civilisation in Israel, Anatolia and Greece, as well as the Indus Valley civilisation in India,... view more (2002-08-22)

Pregnancy situations have impact on brain development in pre-term infants
Brain development in infants who are born very prematurely is still incomplete. Factors that cause premature birth may have an impact on the development of the premature infant's brain both during pregnancy and later on after birth.   view more (2008-08-28)

Study sheds light on risks of being a second twin
A nine year study published on bmj.com today has concluded that being a second born twin confers a small increased risk of suffering fatal complications during birth.   view more (2007-03-02)

Controlling neglected tropical diseases could help make poverty history
"The big three" infections AIDS, TB and malaria have caught the world's attention but other disabling and fatal infectious diseases in Africa are being ignored, say three eminent tropical disease researchers in the international health journal PLoS Medicine.   view more (2005-10-11)

The Antarctic Canary — the human impact on climate change
As the UK attempts to move towards a low carbon economy, leading scientists and a world expert on sustainable energy in buildings this week discuss the evidence for climate change and possible solutions.   view more (2006-09-05)

A Class Of Their Own
This year sees the 50th anniversary of the decision by the American Supreme Court to end racial segregation in schools in the Southern states. As Black History Month gets underway, one researcher, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Board (AHRB) is preparing to shed new light on a relatively... view more (2004-10-01)

High-tech helmets reveal new information about the impact of hard hits to the head
In a game that spawned the term "slobber knocker," is there a limit to the amount of impact a football player's head can handle before the player suffers a concussion"   view more (2007-12-07)

Living in a material world
Material goods are seen by many as a central life goal; the main route to identity, success and happiness; and the yardstick for evaluating self and others.   view more (2004-08-23)

1600 Eruption Caused Global Disruption
The 1600 eruption of Huaynaputina in Peru had a global impact on human society, according to a new study of contemporary records by geologists at UC Davis.   view more (2008-04-24)

Isolation of a new gene family essential for early development
Researchers at BRIC, University of Copenhagen, have identified a new gene family (UTX-JMJD3) essential for embryonic development. The family controls the expression of genes crucial for stem cell maintenance and differentiation, and the results may contribute sig-nificantly to the understanding of... view more (2007-08-23)

Doctors are often strongly affected by patient deaths
Doctors are often powerfully affected by the deaths of patients for whom they care, and some may need emotional support, according to a study in this week's BMJ. Researchers at two teaching hospitals in the United States investigated the emotional reactions of 188 doctors who cared for 68 patients... view more (2003-07-23)

Insufficient evidence for depression screening in primary care
The latest issue of Effective Health Care focuses on strategies to improve the recognition and management of depression in primary care. Depression is one of the most common reasons for consultation in general practice and is a condition that can be effectively treated. And yet depression often... view more (2002-10-11)

SMART-1's bridge to the future exploration of the Moon
ESA's SMART-1 moon mission has become a bridge to the future of lunar science and exploration.   view more (2007-03-12)

Criminalizing HIV transmission is a threat to public health, say experts
Experts in this week's BMJ express serious concerns about the public health impact of criminalising HIV transmission.   view more (2006-09-29)

Treat me as a person not just a number, say patients
Not being able to see a doctor who knows you or with whom you have developed a relationship could have an impact on your personal care, finds a study in this week’s BMJ.   view more (2003-06-12)

Evaluation of a Product Platform Strategy
In his dissertation, Mr. Petri I. Salonen explores the use of the product platform approach as applied to the development of analytical application software solutions. The product platform concept has been successfully demonstrated in several industries, for example, the automobile industry and the... view more (2004-09-08)

Low-sodium advice for asthmatics should be taken with a pinch of salt
Following a low-sodium diet does not appear to have any appreciable impact on asthma control, according to new research.   view more (2008-07-16)

Get me to the train on time
When the first German rail line was established between Nürnberg and Fürth in 1835, the public was warned of the associated health hazards. According to one medical expert, a ride on the iron horse could lead to delirium furiosum - an early form of "road rage". Even today's... view more (2003-12-01)

Over 40 per cent of doctors want to work part time
More than 40% of all specialist medical registrars are considering working part time as consultants, finds a survey in this week's BMJ. These results are entirely consistent with other recent surveys of trainees and consultants, and their impact on the future supply of consultants is potentially... view more (2001-06-27)

Physical activity more likely to prevent breast cancer in certain groups
Physically active women are 25 per cent less likely to get breast cancer, but certain groups are more likely to see these benefits than others, finds a review of research published online ahead of print in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.   view more (2008-05-13)

As medicine targets personal DNA profiles, York researchers examine ethics and patient experiences
Researchers at the University of York are beginning a major study into the ethical and personal issues raised by a potential revolution in healthcare, which could incorporate individualised medical care - pharmacogenetics - into clinical practice. The use of genetic testing as a routine part of... view more (2004-08-04)

High Gas Prices Cause Chemical Production Shut Down
High and volatile UK gas prices reached new levels over the last few days and have left some chemical companies no choice but to shut down operations. The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) now calls upon the DTI and OFGEM to take immediate, urgent action to resolve the situation before sites... view more (2005-03-02)

Antarctic ice shelf 'hangs by a thread'
British Antarctic Survey has captured dramatic satellite and video images of an Antarctic ice shelf that looks set to be the latest to break out from the Antarctic Peninsula. A large part of the Wilkins Ice Shelf on the Antarctic Peninsula is now supported only by a thin strip of ice hanging... view more (2008-03-26)

ESA Considers The Next Step In Assessing The Risk Fom Near-Earth Objects
On 9 July 2004, the Near-Earth Object Mission Advisory Panel recommended that ESA place a high priority on developing a mission to actually move an asteroid. The conclusion was based on the panel's consideration of six near-Earth object mission studies submitted to the Agency in February 2003. Of... view more (2004-07-14)

First results of the Narval trial (ANRS 088)
Patients with HIV infection may develop resistance to one or more of antiretroviral drugs to which they are exposed during treatment. The selection of the most appropriate drugs for switching therapy in patients who have developed resistance, is a difficult challenge. Both, genetic tests that... view more (2000-04-21)
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