News tagged with pilot project


Researchers produce a catalog of the deleterious and disease-causing genetic variants in healthy people

Researchers at Cambridge and Cardiff have found that, on average, a normal healthy person carries approximately 400 potentially damaging DNA variants and two variants known to be associated directly with disease traits. They ...

Genetics created Dec 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Catching Alzheimer's in the act

(Medical Xpress) -- Like a thief hidden in the brain, the neurodegenerative disease called Alzheimer's steals away memory as it gradually destroys brain cells, changing personalities and disrupting lives in the process.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jul 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Online support a breath of fresh air

A multi-site pilot project developed by University of Alberta researchers is providing a breath of fresh air for children with asthma and severe allergies by helping them interact with peers online and boosting ...

Health created May 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US Marines studying mindfulness-based training

The U.S. Marine Corps, known for turning out some of the military's toughest warriors, is studying how to make its troops even tougher through meditative practices, yoga-type stretching and exercises based ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 20, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Dogs can sniff out lung cancer, pilot study shows

Dogs are surprisingly adept at sniffing out lung cancer, results from a pilot project in Austria published on Wednesday suggested, potentially offering hope for earlier, life-saving diagnosis.

Cancer created Dec 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Cambodians fight malaria with the push of a button

Cambodian villagers armed with a little medical know-how—and their mobile telephones—are the nation's new foot soldiers in the fight against drug-resistant malaria.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Depressed, pregnant women receive inconsistent treatment, have longer hospital stays

Pregnant women who screen positive for depression are unlikely to receive consistent treatment, researchers say.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jun 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Program helps veterans reintegrate through music

(AP)—Many military veterans say having music to listen to helps them deal with the stress of deployment.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Officials debate whether to scrap malaria program

The future of a pricey malaria program meant to provide cheap drugs for poor patients may be in jeopardy after health officials clashed over its effectiveness in two new reports.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0