Archive: 21/08/2014
New DNA test for diagnosing diseases linked to childhood blindness
Researchers in the United Kingdom have demonstrated that advanced DNA testing for congenital cataracts can quickly and accurately diagnose a number of rare diseases marked by childhood blindness, according to a study published ...
Aug 21, 2014
Objectification in romantic relationships related to sexual pressure and coercion
To sexually objectify a woman is to focus on her body in terms of how it can provide sexual pleasure rather than viewing her as a complete human being with thoughts and feelings. While objectification has long been considered ...
Aug 21, 2014
Researchers examine impact of race and ethnicity in motor complete spinal cord injury
Researchers have published a study examining racial and ethnic influences in the outcomes of patients with motor complete spinal cord injury (SCI). The article, "Racial and ethnic disparities in functioning at discharge and ...
Aug 21, 2014
The American College of Chest Physicians releases new expert guidance in care of the critically ill and injured
The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) announces the immediate release of Care of the Critically Ill and Injured During Pandemics and Disasters: CHEST Consensus Statement today in the Online First section of the ...
Aug 21, 2014
Study shows Native American ancestry a risk factor for eye disease
New research led by the University of Southern California (USC) Eye Institute, part of Keck Medicine of USC, shows for the first time that Native American ancestry is a significant risk factor for vision-threatening diabetic ...
Aug 21, 2014