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Value of pathology review highlighted in node-negative breast cancer

Secondary pathology review results in significant changes in diagnosis and treatment for women with node-negative breast cancer, Canadian researchers report.

20 Jun 2012

Screening reduces colorectal cancer death not development risk

Screening for colorectal cancer by testing for fecal occult blood reduces the risk for death from this type of cancer, study results show.

20 Jun 2012

Sufficient cancer pain relief may mean frequent follow up

US study findings show that just over half of cancer patients receiving outpatient palliative care who have mild or moderate pain intensity at initial consultation, report an increase to moderate or severe pain intensity by first follow up.

20 Jun 2012

Childhood viral CNS infections increase psychosis risk

Viral infections of the central nervous system in childhood are associated with nearly a two-fold increased risk for non-affective psychosis and schizophrenia in adulthood, a review and meta-analysis of published studies shows.

20 Jun 2012

Insight linked to gray matter volume in FEP patients

Results from an Irish study show that poor insight is associated with increased gray matter volume in subcortical and frontotemporal brain regions among patients with first-episode psychosis, but not in those with chronic schizophrenia.

20 Jun 2012

Unwelcome hotel ‘guests’ uncovered

An investigation into the cleanliness of various surfaces and objects in hotel rooms in three US states has revealed that 81% of surfaces are contaminated with coliform bacteria.

20 Jun 2012

First study to show that giving to others makes young children happy

If it is indeed nobler to give than to receive, it may also make you happier - even if you're a toddler, according to a new study co-authored by three psychologists at the University of British Columbia.

20 Jun 2012

RUMC earns AAHRPP accreditation

The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP) has awarded Rush University Medical Center full accreditation for the next three years. Rush is one of the first academic medical centers in Illinois to receive the accreditation.

20 Jun 2012

First study to examine actual willingness of older adults to be screened for dementia

The first study to examine the actual willingness of older adults to be screened for dementia has found that acceptance of screening is pervasive, although it varies by age. However, willingness to be screened for dementia does not differ by sex, race or income level.

20 Jun 2012

NewYork-Presbyterian/WCMC join new MDS Clinical Research Consortium

NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center is one of six institutions selected to join the newly-founded MDS Clinical Research Consortium.

20 Jun 2012

Study highlights how parents, coaches and youth sport organizations can promote healthful eating

The food and beverages available to youth when they participate in organized sports can often be unhealthy, according to a new study released in the July/August 2012 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.

20 Jun 2012

Theorem Clinical Research introduces new look and tagline

Theorem Clinical Research, a full-service contract research organization (CRO) providing core clinical research and development services, has launched its new look and tagline, "Think Theorem."

20 Jun 2012

Fujitsu, NCKU sign MOU to build platform for genomics and bioinformatics research

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), southern Taiwan, and Fujitsu Taiwan LTD. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Monday for building a platform of genomics and bioinformatics research to jointly promote computational biology, cultivate personnel training for bioinformatics, and develop biology analysis software.

20 Jun 2012