Archive: 05/12/2013

Changes to prenatal screening for Down syndrome suggested

Western Australian researchers say the inclusion of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) into the current Down syndrome screening program would increase detection rates, reduce invasive diagnostic testing and as a result ...

Dec 5, 2013

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'Bio pen' allows surgeons to design customised implants

A handheld 'bio pen' developed in the labs of the University of Wollongong (UOW) will allow surgeons to design customised implants on-site and at the time of surgery.

Dec 5, 2013

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Research combats the stomach flu

More than 21 million cases of the stomach flu, caused by Norovirus, are reported every year in the United States.

Dec 5, 2013

Getting to know you: Directed evolution allows pathobiology-free antibody determination

(Medical Xpress)—Precise detection of specific antibodies is fundamental in diagnosing a wide range of diseases – and testing for antibodies using known antigens is used extensively to diagnose infectious and autoimmune ...

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Brighter light yields greater alertness

Do you sometimes feel tired when you're working in the office during the day? If so, some extra light could help. Research at TU/e shows that people immediately have more energy and feel alerter if there's more light. The ...

Dec 5, 2013

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Calorie under-reporting affects national obesity data

A new study in New Zealand analysing national nutrition data has revealed discrepancies between official reported figures for energy intake and the population's growing body size, which could have serious implications for ...

Dec 5, 2013

Masturbation actually has health benefits

Conduct an Internet search for "masturbation," and you will find hundreds, if not thousands, of slang phrases for the act.

Dec 5, 2013

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Longest ECG ever measured non-invasively

Patients suffering from cardiac diseases may rapidly become emergencies. Then, seconds decide about life and death. However, many cardiac diseases are announced several months before. Symptoms are simply overlooked. A long-term ...

Dec 5, 2013

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What rural Appalachia eats

Very little salad. An overabundance of potatoes. Mountains of rice, white bread and other boxed starches, as well as dried beans, sweet potatoes, cornbread and collard greens.

Dec 5, 2013

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Simple eye test diagnoses multiple sclerosis

(Medical Xpress)—As you step outdoors into the bright sunshine, your pupils automatically contract. Scientists from the Australian Centre of Excellence in Vision Science (ACEVS) based at The Australian National University ...

Dec 5, 2013

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