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Why results from genetic tests should be available to medical insurance companies (P 395)
Authors of a Viewpoint article in this week's issue of THE LANCET discuss the ethical considerations surrounding genetic test results and disclosure to medical insurance companies-the authors outline their reasons for supporting the disclosure of such test results to make health insurance more... view more (2004-01-28)

Research on the color red shows definite impact on achievement
The color red can affect how people function: Red means danger and commands us to stop in traffic. Researchers at the University of Rochester have now found that red also can keep us from performing our best on tests.   view more (2007-03-01)

Controversial shoulder surgery for first-time dislocation proven effective long-term
Young, athletic, first-time shoulder dislocation patients benefit from arthroscopic surgery long term, according to a study released today at the 2008 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Specialty Day at The Moscone Center. The study found that for highly active patients, surgery,... view more (2008-03-10)

Sleeping beauties test the toxicity of the natural world
Scientists have developed a 'magic box' containing dormant organisms that can be woken up anytime and anywhere to test the toxicity of contaminated waters and soils. This new technology, called Toxkits, will be described by Professor Guido Persoone (Gent University, Belgium) and Dr. Kirit Wadhia... view more (2004-03-24)

Low vitamin E levels associated with physical decline in elderly
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have found that a low concentration of vitamin E in the blood is linked with physical decline in older persons.   view more (2008-01-23)

Bladder problems increase in men as they age, Mayo Clinic study reports
Mayo Clinic researchers studying prostate problems in men report in the current issue of the Journal of Urology that as men grow older their bladder function can worsen and the prostate gland may be responsible.   view more (2005-10-26)

New discovery may help doctors treat infertility
New research suggests that medications commonly referred to as fertility drugs may be ineffective for women who lack a gene called the estrogen receptor beta.   view more (2005-07-21)

Eye researchers develop new 3-D monitor vision test for children
A new random-dot stereotest using a 3D display and infrared oculography has been found to objectively assess stereopsis in children older than three years according to an article published in the November 2006 issue of Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS).   view more (2006-10-26)

Exclusion of common bile duct stones prior to gallstone operations
CBDS occur in 7-20% of all patients undergoing a gallstone operation and may complicate the course of surgery. Although intraoperative x-ray investigation was routinely performed to diagnose CBDS in the pre-laparoscopic era, its use during the laparoscopic era has been debated.   view more (2007-10-31)

Test of fitness to drive in patients with sleepiness syndrome
A three-year project grant of £61,783 has been awarded by Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland to Dr Heather Engleman and Professor Neil Douglas of the Centre, which is located in the University of Edinburgh's Respiratory Medicine Unit. The money will enable clinical and psychometric validation... view more (2000-01-20)

Are medical tests accurate?
Anyone who visits a doctor is familiar with diagnostic tests. The results are either negative (no disease), or they indicate an underlying disease and are used to guide treatment decisions.   view more (2006-02-13)

Folate and B12 may influence cognition in seniors
Folate and vitamin B12, two important nutrients for the development of healthy nerves and blood cells, may work together to protect cognitive function among seniors, reports a new epidemiological study from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (USDA... view more (2007-02-12)

Sugar-coated antibiotics
Researchers from the John Innes Centre and the University of East Anglia have recently elucidated the structure and function of an enzyme which is involved in decorating antibiotics with sugar molecules.   view more (2008-05-29)

Mayo Clinic solves painful puzzle of UT ligament split tear in wrist
A Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon has discovered a common cause of debilitating wrist pain-a split tear of the UT ligament-that can be reliably detected through a simple physical examination and can be fully repaired through an arthroscopically guided surgical procedure.   view more (2007-04-11)

More than Just Bare Bones: New Research Suggests Emotions Can Affect Recovery from Hip Surgery
A patient's emotional state plays a significant role in his or her recovery from hip surgery, suggests Saint Louis University research published this month.   view more (2007-06-27)

Researchers make a significant advance in treating asthma
The findings of this research published on 30th November 2002 in The Lancet suggest that targeting the underlying cause of asthma-rather than treating symptoms of the disorder-could be more effective in reducing severe asthma attacks. Asthma affects 5.1 million people in the UK and leads to an... view more (2002-12-02)

Smear campaign: Faster detection of multidrug-resistant TB for public health
There is a new tool in the arsenal to fight multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB): a rapid diagnostic test that can function in high-burden settings such as public health clinics.   view more (2008-04-01)

Cells in mucus from lungs of high-risk patients can predict tumor development
n a group of high-risk patients, a test that examined DNA from cells expelled in sputum for evidence of "silenced" genes correctly identified the majority of patients who were later diagnosed with lung cancer.   view more (2006-03-15)

Test identifies best candidates for implanted cardiac defibrillator, screens out those not helped
Last year, about 170,000 people in North America had devices surgically implanted to stop potentially fatal arrhythmias.   view more (2006-01-30)

Innovations needed to monitor kidney health
Doctor Harry Holthöfer, M.D., Ph.D, at the University of Helsinki, Finland, coordinates a new EU-funded project, which aims to develop new diagnostic approaches for early identification of patients at high risk of rapid loss of kidney function.   view more (2006-05-26)

Violent video games leave teenagers emotionally aroused
A new study has found that adolescents who play violent video games may exhibit lingering effects on brain function, including increased activity in the region of the brain that governs emotional arousal and decreased activity in the brain's executive function, which is associated with control,... view more (2006-11-29)

Decline in lung function increases risk of death from all causes
Reduced ability of the lungs to work properly - a process accelerated by smoking - increases the risk of death from all causes, shows research in Thorax. But even giving up for a while, halts the decline, and can reduce the risk of death from all causes by around 20 per cent, the study shows. The... view more (2001-08-20)

Lule'å first in pilot study of new mobile services in Sweden
The Center for Distance-Bridging Technology at Lule'å University of Technology is the first in the country to jump on board the government's billion-crown commitment to restore Sweden's reputation as a leading IT nation. This involves setting up testing activities for new mobile services.... view more (2003-03-24)

New molecular regulators of hyperthyroidism and goiter
The thyroid gland has an important role in determining how much energy the body burns. Thyroid gland functions are regulated by a hormone known as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).   view more (2007-08-10)

My bad! Why we feel guilt in the first place
Guilt plays a vital role in the regulation of social behavior. That worried feeling in our gut often serves as the impetus for our stab at redemption. However, psychologists have trouble agreeing on the function of this complex emotion.   view more (2007-07-25)
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