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End-of-life care can be improved
Researchers have evaluated improvements in the end-of-life care in intensive care units (ICU) and have shared their findings in a special supplement to Critical Care Medicine, the journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine.   view more (2006-11-02)

Lower Risk of Death for Patients Who See the Same Doctor after Hospital Treatment
Hospital readmission or relative risk of death decreases for patients who see a doctor who actually treated them during hospitalization, rather than another physician, after being released from their stay. According to a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, "Patients were significantly less likely to die or be... view more... (2004-07-16)

Life after chemotherapy: Daily tasks, quality of life may be affected, MU researcher finds
Each day, thousands of people undergo chemotherapy treatments for different types of cancer, and it is widely known that patients are negatively affected during the treatments; previous research has shown decreases in cognitive functioning among cancer survivors following treatment.   view more (2009-07-23)

Future smart mobile has to be a true chameleon
By continously adapting the receiver settings of a mobile phone to the current conditions, the advantage is twofold; facing bad reception, the connection can be improved while in good conditions, the energy consumption can be reduced. This is possible by an automatic controller developed by Lodewijk Smit of the University of Twente in The... view more... (2004-01-21)

Batch control makes chemical reactions easier to manage
Two Dutch researchers have developed a method for managing so-called batch productions. During a batch production, substances react in a reactor vessel according to a certain recipe to produce an end product. After the reaction the reactor is emptied and a new reaction with the same recipe is started. Chemist Eric van Sprang and chemical engineer... view more... (2004-04-13)

Research Code Of Practice Will Help Deliver Highest Quality Of Science
A code of practice for contractors undertaking scientific research was today launched by Defra, in partnership with the Food Standards Agency, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, the Natural Environment Research Council, and the devolved administrations. The Code will provide a formal framework for auditing research... view more... (2003-05-08)

Marijuana use linked to increased risk of testicular cancer
Frequent and/or long-term marijuana use may significantly increase a man's risk of developing the most aggressive type of testicular cancer, according to a study by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The study results were published online Feb. 9 in the journal Cancer.    view more (2009-02-09)

The company Eurimage is interested in resolution improvement methods
Maria Gonzalez de Audicana, professor of the Public University of Navarre (Basque Country) proposes in her thesis new merging procedures to improve the quality of images used in the discrimination of cultivations. The company Eurimage is the distributor of satellite images of Europe. The images of the satellites IKONOS and QuickBird, which have... view more... (2002-08-28)

Hypnosis shown to reduce symptoms of dementia
A scientist at the University of Liverpool has found that hypnosis can slow down the impacts of dementia and improve quality of life for those living with the condition.   view more (2008-07-29)

Human Genetic Testing: JRC Reports On Quality Standards Across Europe
The JRC has published a report on the current scope and quality of genetic testing services in Europe. The report identifies shortcomings and proposes measures to ensure the highest quality of such services including harmonised quality control, development of a common range of certified reference materials, better cross-border co-operation and the... view more... (2003-11-24)

Study examines impact of managed care on stroke prevention surgery
Policymakers and economists often promote managed-care plans based on the assumption that they prevent the overuse of unnecessary surgical procedures or help steer patients to high-quality providers, compared to traditional fee-for-service insurance plans.   view more (2008-12-29)

Pesticides -- easier detection of pollution and impact in rivers
The long-term effects of pesticides on living organisms in rivers and on water quality can now be assessed more easily.   view more (2009-09-04)

Going to bed late may affect the health, academic performance of college students
College students who go to bed late are more likely to have poor quality sleep, which may affect their mental health and academic performance.   view more (2007-06-13)

Benefits from upper airway surgery for sleep apnea found to equal CPAP
Adults who struggle with CPAP treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) should be considered candidates for reconstructive surgery on the upper airway, because it holds the same quality-of-life (QOL) benefits but with more permanence.   view more (2009-08-03)

World first in satellite-based monitoring of large lake areas
Satellite sensors operating in the visible wavelength region are now in use for the monitoring of oceanic waters. For the first time ever, Finnish scientists have demonstrated the practical usability of satellite data for the simultaneous monitoring of water quality in large lake and coastal regions. The project was carried out by the Laboratory... view more... (2002-04-15)

2-week course of sleep aid increases CPAP adherence in OSA patients at 6 months
New research suggests that patients newly diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who use a short-course of the sleep aid, eszopiclone, when beginning continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, are more adherent with therapy in six months.   view more (2009-05-18)

Cancer patients, spouses report similar emotional distress, U-M study finds
A cancer diagnosis affects more than just the patient. A new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center finds spouses report similar physical and emotional quality of life as the patient.   view more (2007-09-21)

Lung volume reduction surgery shown to prolong and improve life for some emphysema patients
Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) can have a significantly beneficial effect in patients with severe emphysema, according to the first ever study to randomize emphysema patients to receive either LVRS or non-surgical medical care.   view more (2009-07-24)

Extra 'STICH' in bypass adds no benefit to quality of life
A surgical procedure to resize an enlarged, weakened heart muscle during coronary bypass surgery for heart failure adds cost and risk but doesn't offer patients any additional benefit when compared with those who received bypass procedure alone, according to researchers from the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI).   view more (2009-03-30)

As high-spec home entertainment goes wireless
A high performance, low-cost wireless home connectivity solution for applications requiring the multi-streaming of high-quality video has been demonstrated by a team of EU-funded researchers.   view more (2005-04-07)
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