Posts Tagged ‘medical screening’
Gene defect for fragile X more widespread
UC DAVIS (US) — The first large-scale effort in the US to screen newborns for the genetic defect that can result in fragile X syndrome finds it occurs more frequently that previously thought. Continue…
Thursday, December 27, 2012 12:17 - 1 Comment
Science & Technology - Aug 8, 2012 11:58 - 1 Comment
Screeners slip up when brain gets no satisfaction
DUKE (US) — If past experience makes you think there’s going to be one more cashew at the bottom of the bowl, you’re likely to search through those mixed nuts a little longer. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 14, 2012 17:27 - 0 Comments
Cancer strikes early with Lynch syndrome
U. MELBOURNE (AUS) — New research offers a clearer picture of the cancer risks associated with Lynch syndrome. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 20, 2012 12:16 - 0 Comments
Most women can skip frequent bone tests
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — Older women who receive normal bone mineral density scores may not need to be screened again for 10 years, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 19, 2011 12:37 - 2 Comments
Dentists could screen 20 million for disease
NYU (US) — Dentists could play a crucial role in the front-line defense against disease, according to a study that finds nearly 20 million Americans visit a dentist every year, but not a general healthcare provider. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 20, 2011 11:23 - 1 Comment
Portable microscope fits on fingertip
STANFORD (US) — Researchers have built a portable microscope so small it can fit on a fingertip—perfect for use in the lab or in the field. (more…)
Top Stories - May 16, 2011 10:31 - 1 Comment
Hand sanitizers affect alcohol tests
U. FLORIDA (US) — Frequent use of hand sanitizers can cause a false positive result on certain types of tests that screen for alcohol use. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 11, 2011 14:10 - 2 Comments
Breast cancer awareness in the pink
U. OREGON (US) — Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October has little effect on the number of diagnoses of breast cancer in November—but that is viewed as a good thing. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 16, 2010 10:46 - 1 Comment
Blacks skip tests, despite high cancer risk
U. BUFFALO (US)—Blacks feel less at risk of getting cancer than do whites, but have the highest cancer incidence and mortality of all racial and ethnic groups. (more…)
