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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons approves new guideline for the treatment of pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons'(AAOS) Board of Directors approved a new clinical practice guideline for the treatment of pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures. Diaphyseal (the shaft of a long bone) fracture of the femur (the bone in the thigh) is a very common childhood injury. view more (2009-07-23)
Vitamin C offers little protection against colds
Unless you run marathons, you probably won't get much protection from common colds by taking a daily supplemental dose of vitamin C, according to an updated review of 30 studies. view more (2007-07-18)
Research Fortnight 24 July issue: stories on AHRB`s future, the spending review, Wellcome, sustainable agriculture, and foot and mouth.
Research council status recommended for AHRB The Arts and Humanities Research Board should become a research council, according to a review carried out for the government. The new council should be created by a royal charter and funded, like the existing research councils, through the Office of Science and Technology. Science scores third spending... view more... (2002-07-24)
Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
Obesity may increase adults' risk for having dementia, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Their analysis of published obesity and dementia prospective follow-up studies over the past two decades shows a consistent relationship between the two diseases. view more (2008-05-08)
Antioxidant users don't live longer, analysis of studies concludes
The vitamin industry has long touted antioxidants as a way to improve health by filling in gaps in diet, but a new review of studies found no evidence that the nutrition supplements extend life. view more (2008-04-16)
Confidence may not be convincing when recommending products or services
Sometimes people can gain influence by expressing uncertainty, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. view more (2009-10-14)
Acetaminophen may be linked to asthma in children and adults
New research shows that the widely used pain reliever acetaminophen may be associated with an increased risk of asthma and wheezing in both children and adults exposed to the drug. view more (2009-11-05)
Widely prescribed diabetes drug falls short of promise, says new review
A new systematic review calls into the question the health benefits versus risks of an oral medicine widely prescribed for diabetes throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. view more (2006-10-18)
Fish oil -- helpful or harmful?
Fish oil supplements may help some cardiac patients while harming others, suggests a new review of evidence compiled by St. Michael's Hospital and University of Toronto researchers. view more (2008-01-15)
Protein interaction network can respond Helicobacter pylori infection?
Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) is a gram negative bacterium which infects about 50% of the world population. H pylori colonization causes a strong systemic immune response. view more (2009-10-16)
Health risks, benefits come with delayed umbilical cord clamping
Waiting just a few minutes to clamp the umbilical cord after a baby is born could boost iron stores in the newborn's blood, but delayed cord clamping comes with an increased risk of jaundice, according to a new review of studies. view more (2008-04-16)
Questions over accuracy of MRI in diagnosing multiple sclerosis
The accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is not sufficient to rule in or rule out a diagnosis of MS with a high degree of certainty, finds a study published online by the BMJ today. view more (2006-03-24)
NEW DIAGNOSTIC METHOD COULD IMPROVE DETECTION OF PROSTATE CANCER (p 1849)
A new diagnostic technique using colour Doppler with an ultrasound contrast agent is more effective than conventional systematic biopsy in diagnosing prostate cancer, conclude the authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Prostate cancer detection is currently based on three diagnostic tests: serum prostate-specific antigen... view more... (2001-06-06)
HEFCE conducts fundamental review of research policy and funding
PRESS RELEASE view more (1999-09-29)
University of Bradford experts prepare document for Biological Weapons Convention
The University of Bradford's Department of Peace Studies has prepared a 175-page Briefing Book entitled 'Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention: Key Points for the Fifth Review Conference' for the State Parties participating in the Biological and Toxins Weapons Fifth Review Conference. The book, which is available at... view more... (2001-11-21)
Cognitive behavioral therapy helps children with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Cognitive behavioral therapy reduces the severity of obsessive compulsive disorder in children and adolescents, according to a new review. view more (2006-10-18)
Department of Education must listen to Treasury on university funding
Save British Science today welcomed the publication of the Government`s Cross-Cutting Review of Science, and called on the Department for Education & Skills to use next month`s Higher Education Strategy to implement the elements relating to academic pay. view more (2002-10-24)
FEWER CLINIC VISITS, REDUCED COST - A NEW MODEL FOR ANTENATAL CARE (pp 1546, 1551, 1565)
A new model for the provision of antenatal care - involving fewer clinic visits and potentially reduced healthcare costs - is proposed in this week's issue of THE LANCET with the publication of the WHO Antenatal Care Randomised Controlled Trial and an accompanying systematic review. Antenatal care is one of the most common medical practices,... view more... (2001-05-16)
Alzheimer's drugs offer modest improvements, equal effectiveness
The Alzheimer's drugs Aricept, Razadyne and Exelon can lead to small improvements in mental functioning and the ability to carry out everyday activities in people with mild to moderate forms of the disease, according to a new review of recent studies. view more (2006-01-25)
American College of Medical Genetics responds to new FDA labeling decision for warfarin
On August 16, the Food and Drug Administration approved new labeling information for the blood-thinner warfarin, sold under the brand name Coumadin. view more (2007-08-27)
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