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New research reveals mothers need infant feeding information
A systematic literature review of mothers' experiences with bottle-feeding found that while mothers recognize the benefits of breastfeeding, those who bottle-feed with infant formula do not receive adequate information and support from their healthcare providers and thus, ultimately put their baby's health at risk. view more (2009-07-30)
'Finger rafting:' Ice sheets that mesh when they meet
A study reported in Physical Review Letters demonstrates how ice sheets sometimes interlace when they meet, rather than riding over or under each other, and discusses the implications for other phenomena from plate tectonics of the Earth's surface to the design of self-assembling nanostructures. view more (2007-03-02)
Some ethnic groups more susceptible to adverse drug reactions
Some ethnic groups may be more susceptible to adverse drug reactions, finds a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2006-05-05)
CryoSat takes significant step towards final completion
CryoSat, the first Earth Explorer mission within ESA's Living Planet Programme, is now entering the final phase of assembly prior to its scheduled launch next year. CryoSat is designed to measure changes in the Earth's terrestrial and marine ice fields and aims to provide conclusive evidence as to whether there is a trend towards diminishing... view more... (2003-08-04)
Prostate cancer patients undergoing hormone therapy may experience cognitive effects
A recent review of the literature has found that hormone deprivation therapy, a commonly used treatment for prostate cancer, may have subtle adverse effects on cognition in patients-- such as in the ability to recall and concentrate. view more (2008-07-28)
Cystic Fibrosis foundation lays out new treatment guidelines
New clinical standards on the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) have been released following an exhaustive review of all available literature. view more (2007-11-15)
Introvert persons are more likely to become tired at work
Introvert people have a higher risk of becoming tired than their extravert colleagues. This was revealed in the first large-scale and systematic study into the influence of personality on tiredness, which was carried out by researchers from Tilburg University. Psychologists from Tilburg University followed more than 700 people for a period of two... view more... (2002-09-11)
Occupational therapy is an effective way of improving the daily life of stroke patients
Occupational therapy can improve the lives of patients who have suffered a stroke and lessen their chances of deteriorating, according to a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2007-10-01)
Advice, devices ineffective in preventing worker back pain
Back pain is the number one cause of worker-compensation complaints, second only to the common cold in causing lost workdays. view more (2007-07-20)
Long-term use of diabetes drugs by women significantly increases risk of fractures
A group of drugs commonly used to treat diabetes can double the risk of bone fractures in women, according to a new study by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Wake Forest University. view more (2008-12-10)
Who needs environmental monitoring?
We monitor the stock market, the weather, our blood pressure. Yet environmental monitoring is often criticized as being unscientific, expensive, and wasteful. view more (2007-06-08)
New clinical guidelines for exacerbations in cystic fibrosis
The American Thoracic Society has released new clinical guidelines for the treatment of exacerbations in cystic fibrosis based on a review of the literature on current clinical practices. view more (2009-10-23)
Research Fortnight 7 November issue: stories on deficits, fusion, Foresight and selectivity
Academic research more than 30 per cent in red Research at universities across the UK is over 30 per cent in deficit, according to figures obtained by Research Fortnight. There is also a historical infrastructure gap of some £3.8 billion, thanks to under-investment over the past 10 years. The figures confirm the fears of bodies such as... view more... (2001-11-07)
Reducing salt intake can lower blood pressure
Adults who use less salt in their diet can experience a slight reduction in their blood pressure in the medium term. view more (2009-07-29)
Budget research credit for private sector welcome - Public sector research must benefit from the Spending Review
Save British Science today welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer`s £400 million package of tax credits for companies carrying out research and development. "We knew this credit was coming, because there has been extensive consultation, but now we know the rate," said Dr Peter Cotgreave, Director of SBS. "Some people may complain that this... view more... (2002-04-17)
Diuretics Reduce Risk of Death From Congestive Heart Failure
Diuretics reduce the risk of death, delay heart deterioration and improve exercise capacity in patients with congestive heart failure, a new review of studies shows. view more (2006-02-14)
PAPER OF THE YEAR 2004 (p 2166)
THE LANCET Paper of the Year 2004 has been won by Craig Whittington and colleagues' for their systematic review of selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors in childhood depression published in the April 2004 issue. view more (2004-12-15)
Not enough is known about treating malaria in pregnancy, researchers say
Few studies compare the effects of different drug regimes in pregnant women, and many of the best studies were conducted in Southeast Asia, where malaria transmission rates are low, says researcher Lois Orton of the University of York in England. view more (2005-07-20)
Pneumococcal vaccine does not appear to protect against pneumonia
Commonly used pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines do not appear to be effective for preventing pneumonia. view more (2009-01-06)
Characteristics of vacuum charted
Three scientists at Ume'å University in Sweden, Associate Professors Gert Brodin and Mattias Marklund and Professor Lennart Stenflo, have shown how collisions between light particles, photons, can be studied in a vacuum. Such processes have normally been considered the stuff of science fiction, since they can only take place because of the... view more... (2001-10-23)
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