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Science News for January 9, 2000


Managed care plans not always better for preventive medicine, says UCSF study

A new study from the University of California, San Francisco found that certain types of managed care plans do not offer greater access to preventive medical services compared to non-managed care plans. Traditional group/staff managed care plans still provide more preventive services than non-managed care in most cases.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalHealth Affairs·DateJan 9, 2000

Study examines risks of circumcision

A new study by doctors at the University of Washington found that there was a complication in one out of every 476 circumcisions. The study suggests that for some parents, the risks may outweigh the benefits of circumcision. However, the vast majority of children will gain no medical benefit or suffer no complications as a result of ci...

SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalPEDIATRICS·DateJan 9, 2000
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Past climate change effects on mammals may mirror global warming impact

A study published in the Journal of Biogeography analyzed over 184,000 mammal bones and teeth from Homestead Cave in Utah, revealing how climate change affected small mammal populations. The findings suggest that arid-loving kangaroo rats thrived during warmer conditions, while others became extinct or disappeared.

SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalJournal of Biogeography·DateJan 9, 2000

Brookhaven scientists create new ways to tag and track molecules

Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory create a range of metallic tags to label proteins and molecules, enabling the study of molecular structures and behavior. These tags also facilitate the tracking of antibodies and drugs within cells, potentially leading to breakthroughs in disease diagnosis and treatment.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·DateJan 9, 2000