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WHAT FUTURE FOR CANNABIS?
The potential therapeutic effects of cannabis are outlined in a review in the May issue of THE LANCET NEUROLOGY. The review is published in anticipation of results from randomised trials expected later this year investigating possible benefits of the drug for people with multiple sclerosis. The first cannabis-based medicines are currently being... view more... (2003-04-16)
SOCQUIT report: ICT strengthens social capital
The latest report by EU project SOCQUIT confirms that ICT has a positive effect on social capital. view more (2004-12-22)
Finding the true measure of nanoscale 'roughness'
Straight edges, good. Wavy edges, bad. This simple description holds true whether you are painting the living room or manufacturing nanoscale circuit features. view more (2005-06-17)
Geisinger study: Use of digital health records improve health of the elderly
Use of medications that are linked to increased risk of falls in the elderly can be reduced through careful review of patient files in the Electronic Health Record, new Geisinger research shows. view more (2008-04-08)
human genetic Databases and Resistance to Antibiotics - two Lords Reports to Be Published 29th March
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee will publish two reports on health-related issues on Thursday 29th March. The first report, Human Genetic Databases, published at 0001 hrs, will consider the challenges and opportunities in the fast-moving field of genetics and health. Value will be derived from new knowledge about the sequence... view more... (2001-03-27)
Unique study isolates DNA from Linnaeus' botanical collections
Researchers at Uppsala University has succeeded in extracting long DNA fragments from dried, pressed plant material collected in the 1700s by Linnaeus' apprentice Adam Afzelius. view more (2009-08-28)
Trained nurses can provide 'doctor-quality' primary care
Shifting care from doctors to nurses is one way of meeting the demand caused by ageing populations, rising expectations and reforms that move care from hospitals to primary care. While patient satisfaction can increase, the change may not always save money. view more (2005-04-15)
Research Europe 4 July issue: stories on FP6 ethics, research ministers, FP6 cost models, products for 2010, and DFG peer review.
Governments still split over FP6 ethics EU member states are still at odds over the way in which bioethical issues are to be handled in Framework 6. While both the Commission and the incoming Danish presidency of the EU are adamant that the disagreement will not delay the programme, there is no sign of a compromise. The disagreement relates to... view more... (2002-07-04)
Very long or short intervals between pregnancies associated with increased poor perinatal outcomes
Intervals between pregnancies shorter than 18 months and longer than 59 months are associated with increased risk of low birth weight, preterm birth and small size for gestational age. view more (2006-04-19)
Review examines breast cancer prevention strategies in the United States
A new review outlines potential pharmaceutical, dietary, surgical, and other approaches to reducing the risk of breast cancer among women in the United States, and examines the evidence for specific recommendations. view more (2008-11-05)
NASA'S Webb Telescope Sunshield Preliminary Design Review Complete
The tennis court-sized sunshield built by Northrop Grumman for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has completed its preliminary design review at the company's Space Technology facility. view more (2008-03-24)
To avoid stomach upset in arthritis patients, drug combination more effective
UCLA/VA researchers found that for arthritis patients, taking a combination of two drugs may be most effective in protecting against stomach upset called dyspepsia, which is a side effect of common pain medications. view more (2006-05-02)
Injecting science into doctor recruitment
Health authorities typically use old-fashioned selection techniques to recruit doctors. The traditional CV and interview practices currently employed are unsophisticated and lack scientific rigor. Doctor recruitment requires a more systematic and thorough assessment of the skills critical to their job. view more (2005-01-07)
Is bismuth a safe medicine for the treatment peptic ulcer disease?
Bismuth compounds have been used for centuries in medicine. The discovery of H. pylori in 1983 led to renewed interest in bismuth compounds, because these were found to successfully treat the infection in combination with antibiotics. view more (2009-01-05)
Report recommends new ownership model for CCLRC
The Government has published the report of stage one of the Quinquennial Review on the Council for the Central Laboratories of the Research Councils (CCLRC). The report addresses the question "Is CCLRC's current organisation and status right 'for science'?". The conclusions of the report recognise the success of CCLRC’s research... view more... (2001-03-01)
Research Fortnight 13 March issue: stories on the Roberts review, BBSRC funding, Welsh research reforms, the Home Office and HSE.
Roberts review proposes three career tracks Successive fixed-term contracts should not become a permanent career option for researchers, according to a report that is due to be presented to the Treasury in advance of the forthcoming government spending review. Instead, contract researchers should be allowed to follow one of three parallel tracks... view more... (2002-03-13)
Acupuncture 'probably ineffective' in treatment of hot flushes
Acupuncture cannot be shown to have any positive effect on hot flushes during the menopause. view more (2009-04-07)
Prostate specific antigen: A review of PSA use in screening for prostate cancer
Screening for prostate cancer using prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing continues to be problematic. Even though it is unproven whether population-wide screening with PSA can reduce death, illness or disability from prostate cancer, testing has become common in North America. view more (2007-06-19)
Use public funds to test jet lag drug, say researchers
The hormone melatonin has long been used to prevent and treat jet lag, but in many countries it cannot be sold because it is not licensed. Researchers in this week's BMJ argue that if use of the drug is in the public interest, then public funds should be used to get it adequately tested to be licensed. Jet lag is caused by the disturbance of... view more... (2003-02-05)
Young People Review Science Curriculum
As part of Science Year, nearly 2000 students, aged 16-19, have developed and taken part in a survey of the science curriculum, whose initial findings are released today. A majority (68%) of students polled in the UK`s first online students` survey, which was conducted through the Science Year and Science Museum websites, believes controversial... view more... (2002-03-19)
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